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Nature reserves in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

Heathland, harbour and woodland reserves, with the paths and hides that are open to visitors.

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344 hectares of heath, one of the largest remaining in Dorset, with a real wilderness feel.

Canford Heath

SSSI344 hectaresWalkingCycling

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Heathland beside Poole Harbour with an adjoining beach, lake and woodland, and Purbeck views.

Hamworthy

SSSIHarbour viewsBeachFree parking

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A nature reserve of woodland, heath, marsh and meadow tucked in among the housing at Kinson.

Kinson

SSSI heathlandWoodlandMarshGuided walks

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A Site of Special Scientific Interest of gorse, grassland, reeds and seasonal ponds by the harbour.

Lilliput

SSSIWoodlandSeasonal pondsHarbour edge

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Seven hectares of heathland, grassland, scrub and woodland, and a Green Flag winner.

Winton

Green FlagHeathlandGuided walksWildlife

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Three miles of riverside footpath, meadow, hedgerow and woodland along the Stour.

Muscliff

Riverside footpathVisitor centreWildlife gardenMeadows

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The largest area of heathland in north Bournemouth, and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Kinson

SSSIHeathlandRare wildlifeGuided walks