Powerstock Common

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Map Ref: SY 540973
Area: 115 ha
DWT Reserves Guide
History
Habitats & Wildlife

Features:

Ancient woodland wih coppiced areas, acid, neutral and calcareous grassland, old hedgebanks and ponds.
Exceptional area for butterflies.
Disused railway line and old brick kiln add interest.

General Information:

Reserve leaflet and trail leaflet available.
Keep dogs under close control and on leads
where there are livestock.

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
Disabled access:
Fairly good via rides.
Key to inner gates by arrangement
(Tel: 01305 264620)
Parking:
For up to 6 cars
Tenure:
Owned and leased by Dorset Wildlife Trust
Toilets:
None
Nearest Pub / Refreshments:
The Three Horseshoes, Powerstock
The Marquis of Lorne, Nettlecombe
The Kingcombe Centre, Lower Kingcombe
Nearest Railway Station:
Maiden Newton (4 miles)
Local bus service:
Toller Porcorum (Mon to Sat)
Powerstock (Mon to Sat)
Other sites in the area:
Kingcombe Meadows
(Dorset Wildlife Trust)

Protecting Wildlife for the Future