Natural landmarks · South West England
Radipole Lake
In or near Radipole.
Radipole Lake — lake in Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Radipole Lake, the nearest railway station is Weymouth, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DT3 5HB, and entry to the lake is free.
About
Radipole Lake is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6253°, -2.4669°.
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Official information
Radipole Lake is an urban nature reserve located in Weymouth, featuring diverse habitats such as reedbeds and lagoons. Visitors can explore the area to observe a variety of wildlife, including birds like Kingfishers and Bearded Tits, as well as other animals like Otters and Water Voles.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Radipole Lake SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Radipole Lake is a lake on the River Wey, now in the English coastal town of Weymouth, Dorset, once in Radipole, the village and parish of the same name. Along the western shore of the lake, and between Radipole and the town centre of Weymouth, now lies the modern suburb of Southill. The lake is a nature reserve run by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, as it is an important habitat for reedbed birds. The Wild Weymouth Discovery Centre at Radipole Lake features nature and bird exhibits and programs, trails and viewing blinds. Radipole Lake is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and part of the geographical area covered by this designation is owned by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. The lake flows into Weymouth Harbour.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6253, -2.4669
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Weymouth
- Postcode
- DT3 5HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Phone
- 01929 553360
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3845366 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Radipole Lake (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Uk dor radipole.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Radipole Lake?
- Radipole Lake is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 5HB), in the parish of Weymouth.
- What is Radipole Lake?
- Radipole Lake — lake in Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Radipole Lake?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT3 5HB.
- Is Radipole Lake a protected site?
- Yes — Radipole Lake is part of the Radipole Lake SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Radipole Lake free to visit?
- Yes, Radipole Lake is free to enter.
- How do I get to Radipole Lake?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 5HB.