Greenhill Down
Blandford Forum, Dorset
A reserve with a mix of different habitats, attracting a wide variety insects and birds
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Happy Bottom
Wimborne, Dorset
Happy Bottom nature reserve has a rich and varied history, spanning Roman roads, nearby ancient barrows, Victorian railways and 20th century farming. It forms part of the Corfe Barrows Nature Park…
Haydon Hill
Dorchester, Dorset
A chalk grassland on a steep north facing slope
Hendover Coppice
Sherborne, Dorset
A peaceful woodland site once used as a place for reflection by monks from the Hillfield Friary
Hibbitt Woods
Yeovil
Two attractive areas of ancient woodland, including a small flower-rich meadow at Adam's Green
Higher Hyde Heath
Wareham, Dorset
An internationally important area of dry and wet lowland heathland and woodland
Holway Woods
Sherborne, Dorset
A mixture of mature woodland, offering superb views of south Somerset
Kilwood
Wareham, Dorset
Ancient and regenerating woodland over former clay mining, dating back to Roman times
King Barrow Quarries
Portland, Dorset
Site of former stone quarries abandoned 100 years ago.
King's Lane Orchard
Powerstock
Remnant of the old cider apple orchards which formerly surrounded Powerstock village.