Sovell Down
Wimborne, Dorset
An oasis of chalk grassland, bordering on an ancient routeway
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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.
Sutton Holms
Verwood, Dorset
Traditional unimproved pasture with a small pond, wet grassland, oak woodland and hedges with a stream running through the reserve.
Tadnoll & Winfrith Heath
East Knighton, Dorset
An internationally important lowland heath with wetland habitat supporting many species.
Tout Quarries
Portland, Dorset
Stone sculptures and scarce wildlife make this former quarry an interesting and unusual site to visit.
Townsend
Swanage, Dorset
Rare limestone grassland on the site of an old quarry
Troublefield
Hurn, Dorset
A mixture of meadows and woodland with a range of interesting water loving plants
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.
West Bexington
Bridport, Dorset
A coastal reserve, attracting a wide range of migrant bird species