A fantastic nature reserve, made very popular by an appearance on BBC Springwatch. It has variable habitats including deciduous and coniferoues woodlands, heath and a small stretch of beach in Poole Harbour. Much of the reserve has good views over the Isle of Purbeck and Poole Harbour to places including Corfe Castle and Brownsea Island.

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July 6, 2023

Hiking

Arne is a RSPB nature reserve with a shop and cafe. There are several waymarked walking loops around the reserve with bird hides and information boards around the site. There are areas of heathland, scrub, wetland, woodland and of course the Poole Harbour coast.

Paul

June 18, 2017

Cycling

RSPB Nature Reserve and it has a cafe.
Great views, beautiful walks. Cafe excellent and staff very friendly.
Obviously pretty good for birders and there were some very excited 'twitcher' conversations.
A joy to be there - the super weather helped of course (well over 20 degrees).
Signage/directions not strong. Best use your Komoot 'Sat Nav'!
rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/find-a-reserve/reserves-a-z/reserves-by-name/a/arne

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View of Corfe Castle – Wareham Quay loop from Wareham

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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View of Corfe Castle – Wareham Quay loop from Dorchester South

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04:34

340m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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