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RSPB Arne Nature Reserve – View of Poole Harbour loop from Arne

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South West England

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve – View of Poole Harbour loop from Arne

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4.7

(7)

70

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RSPB Arne Nature Reserve – View of Poole Harbour loop from Arne

01:54

7.29km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.59 km for 271 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

143 m

RSPB Arne Shop and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Good cafe at the entrance to the RSPB nature reserve at Arne.

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2

143 m

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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 …

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3

1.44 km

View of Poole Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views and lots of birds to be seen, Several hides.
And when you have finished there is a RSPB shop andcafe to enjoy. Both pretty good.

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4

1.94 km

Shipstall Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice quiet little beach, perfect for a picnic. RSPB ask you to use cycle racks so as not to disturb wildlife or you can just carry your bike the last 25m or so!

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5

1.96 km

Bounty Bar Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

This Location opens from a forest path. to a panoramic view fit for beach adverts.

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6

2.06 km

View of Hamworthy and Poole from Arne

Highlight • Beach

7

2.86 km

Arne Bird Hide – View of Poole Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

This hide is excellent for looking at wading birds. But you do not need to be a bird lover to enjoy Arne:
rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/arne

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8

3.97 km

St Nicholas Church, Arne

Highlight • Religious Site

A historic church in the RSPB’s Arne nature reserve.

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B

7.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

1.51 km

287 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.65 km

1.23 km

833 m

297 m

283 m

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Comments

November 10, 2022,Arne reserve

Middlebere lookout well worth a visit, great views and bird spotting

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