Visitor information

Access

We want our nature reserves to be as open as possible and are reducing barriers where appropriate.

Ground Conditions

Information about ground conditions is included in the descriptions of each nature reserve.

For more information please contact DWT or 01305 264620.

Grid References

Grid references given on the nature reserve pages relate to the Ordnance Survey Landranger maps. The maps covering Dorset are 193, 194, 195, 183 & 184.

Walking Dogs

Dogs can cause disturbance and distress to wildlife and livestock. Visitors with dogs should keep them under close control and on leads where requested. Please clear up any dog mess. There are some reserves where dogs are forbidden.

Help us keep the special character of our reserves

Please help us conserve the special character of our reserves by keeping to the paths where provided and taking your litter home with you. Guard against fire and do not collect plants or animals without the Trust's permission.

Further information

More detailed information about each nature reserve is available in our ring-bound nature reserves guide.