Higher Hyde Heath


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Map Ref: SY 851902
Area: 54 ha
DWT Reserves Guide
Habitats & Wildlife

Features:

Lowland heath, wet woodland, ponds and industrial archaeology.

General Information:

Reserve leaflet available.
Beware of deep water in ponds.
Ground conditions are wet for most of the year.
Keep dogs under close control and on leads
during bird nesting season April - August.

Photo by Tony Bates

National Cycle Network

We encourage visitors to use environmentally friendly forms of transport wherever possible. Most of our reserves are easily accessible by bicycle, with many close to the National Cycle Network. Click here to view a location map of the reserve on the National Cycle Network website.

 

Access:
Open at all times. Marked nature trail
Disabled access:
Wheelchair access to bird hide and viewing area only
Parking:
Yes
Tenure:
Owned & leased by Dorset Wildlife Trust
Toilets:
None
Nearest Pub / Refreshments:
The Ship, Wool
Nearest Railway Station:
Wool (3 miles)
Local bus service:
Bovington - Monkey World (Mon to Fri)
Other sites in the area:
Tadnoll & Winfrith Nature Reserves
(Dorset Wildlife Trust)

 

 

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