King Barrow Quarry


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DWT Reserves Guide
History
Habitats & Wildlife

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General Information:

The combination of industrial artefacts, wildlife and spectacular landscape features make King Barrow a very special place. Dorset Wildlife Trust has recently taken on a long lease from Hanson Aggregates that will enable us to manage King Barrow Quarry for wildlife conservation.

Photo by Colin Davis
King Barrow Quarry

 

 

Access:
Open at all times
Disabled access:
None
Tenure:
Long term lease to DWT
Toilets:
Portland Heights Hotel
Nearest Pub / Refreshments:
Portland Heights Hotel
Nearest Railway Station:
Weymouth
Local bus service:
From Kings Statue Weymouth Promenade to Portland Heights Hotel
Other DWT sites in the area:
Lorton Meadows
Preston Wildlife Garden

 

 

Protecting Wildlife for the Future