Wildlife reserves · South West England
Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath
In or near Owermoigne.
Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath — nature reserve in Dorset, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Dorset Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Dorset, UK". Coordinates: 50.6758°, -2.2789°.
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Official information
Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath is an internationally significant lowland heath and wetland area in Dorset, featuring diverse habitats and wildlife. Visitors can explore marked trails and observe various species, including rare birds and unique plants, in a picturesque natural setting.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Winfrith Heath SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Dorset Heathlands
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath is a nature reserve of the Dorset Wildlife Trust, near the village of Winfrith Newburgh in Dorset, England. There is heathland and wetland in the reserve. Winfrith Heath is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The wetland is designated a Ramsar site, and the reserve has been listed as a Special Area of Conservation.
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Background
Description
The total area of the reserve is 181 ha. The chalk stream Tadnoll Brook, a tributary of the River Frome, runs through the site.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.6758, -2.2789
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Winfrith Newburgh
- Postcode
- DT2 8GL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Phone
- 01305 264620
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton — 3.8 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q108303046 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Small scrape on Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1366086.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath?
- Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8GL), in the parish of Winfrith Newburgh.
- What is Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath?
- Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath — nature reserve in Dorset, UK.
- How do I get to Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8GL.
- Who runs Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath?
- Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath is operated by Dorset Wildlife Trust.
- Is Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath a protected site?
- Yes — Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath is part of the Winfrith Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath free to visit?
- Yes, Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8GL.
- Are dogs allowed at Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.