South Poorton
Bridport, Dorset
Steep wildflower-rich grassland and wet woodland, within a hidden valley.
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Sovell Down
Wimborne, Dorset
An oasis of chalk grassland, bordering on an ancient routeway
Stonehill Down
Wareham, Dorset
High on the chalk ridge in the Isle of Purbeck, this chalk downland reserve has far-reaching views across to Poole Harbour.
The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre
Portland, Dorset
Visit us at the Wild Chesil Centre to discover Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon, nationally and internationally important for wildlife. Our family-friendly visitor centre has displays about the…
The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre
Kimmeridge, Dorset
An interactive marine wildlife centre situated on a beautiful stretch of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, with splendid views from grassy cliff tops and an underwater nature trail for snorkelers. The…
Townsend
Swanage, Dorset
Rare limestone grassland on the site of an old quarry
West Bexington
Bridport, Dorset
A coastal reserve, attracting a wide range of migrant bird species