Higher Hyde Heath
Wareham, Dorset
An internationally important area of dry and wet lowland heathland and woodland
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Sopley Common
Christchurch, Dorset
An internationally important heathland with dry and wet heath, bog pools and woodland supporting many rare and threatened wildlife
Tadnoll & Winfrith Heath
Dorchester, Dorset
An internationally important lowland heath with wetland habitat supporting many species.
Upton Heath
Broadstone, Dorset
An internationally important heathland with views across Poole Harbour, Corfe Castle and the Isle of Purbeck. A beautiful nature reserve to visit at any time of the year.