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Dorset
Purbeck
Arne

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

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Arne

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

Easy

4.7

(7)

69

hikers

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

01:47

6.87km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 502 m for 271 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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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

389 m

St Nicholas Church, Arne

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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4

1.50 km

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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5

2.16 km

6

2.26 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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7

2.28 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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8

2.78 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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B

6.87 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

1.14 km

299 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

1.14 km

325 m

309 m

235 m

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