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Size: 34ha.
Situated on the edge of the urban sprawl of Weymouth, this is an area of unimproved grassland with views over Portland & Weymouth Harbour. The Wildlife Centre is open from April to October. Wildlife displays, small shop and toilets with picnic area and parking (disabled facilities).
Wildlife Interest:
- The grassland attracts a variety of butterfly species, including marbled white, common and holly blues & small & large skipper.
- The proximity of the RSPB reserves at Lodmoor & Radipole may account for a variety of migrant birds, particularly warblers.
- Barn owls & Cetti's warblers among the resident species.
- Bee orchids.
Best time:
Spring & summer.
Access:
Network of paths across the reserve.
Location:
Map ref. SY 674827. Take A354 Dorchester to Weymouth road. Turn left at Lorton Lane, just past the Littlemoor road traffic lights. Continue to the end of the lane. |
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