Studland and Godlingston Heath National Nature Reserve
Studland and Godlingston Heath National Nature Reserve, National nature reserve in Dorset, England.
The reserve spans 631 hectares of lowland heath, sand dunes, peat bogs, freshwater lagoons, and five kilometers of sandy beach along Studland Bay.
The land underwent military use during World War II, serving as a training ground for D-Day assault troops and as a Royal Air Force bombing range.
The reserve contains multiple prehistoric remains and an ancient standing stone formation known as Agglestone Rock, indicating early human settlements in the region.
Visitors can access the reserve through the Sandbanks Ferry from Poole, or by taking the A351 and B3351 roads from Wareham with regular bus services.
The protected area hosts all six native British reptile species, including the sand lizard and smooth snake, making it a crucial habitat for endangered wildlife.
Location: Dorset
GPS coordinates: 50.65500,-1.96100
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:39
Old Harry Rocks
3 km
Swanage Railway
4.9 km
Brownsea Castle
3.7 km
Fort Henry
1.4 km
Rempstone Stone Circle
3.9 km
The Pinnacles
3.1 km
Church of Saint Mary
3.9 km
Ballard Cliff
3.1 km
Parish Church of Saint Nicholas, Studland
1.6 km
Parish Church
5.2 km
St Nicolas
3.9 km
South Shore Lodge
3.8 km
George Augustus Cavendish-Bentink Monument, 8M East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Mary
3.8 km
King Alfred Memorial
5 km
Studland Beach
1.5 km
The Mowlem
5.1 km
The Villa
4.2 km
Swanage War Memorial
4.9 km
Gun Emplacement And Fort Henry
1.4 km
Pillbox Below Redend Point
1.5 km
2 And 3, Watery Lane
1.8 km
Eldon Terrace Including Garden Area Walls And No.13 Kings Road East
5.1 km
15-21 Kings Road East
5.1 km
The Obelisk On North Hill
2.7 km
Milestone, minor road from B3351 to Swanage; 300M W of junction with B3351
2.3 km
Milestone, jct of B3351 and road to beach car parks
1.5 km
Milestone, High Street, between Bell St and Steer Rd
5.1 km
Caroline Cliff
3.6 kmReviews
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