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Description
Upton Heath has a rich mosaic of dry, humid and wet heath, bog pools, ponds, grassland and woodland. As well as the expected heathland birds, the heath is home to all six native reptiles and sixteen species of dragonfly.
Details
Access
Car park at Springdale Road (from Wareham Road running through Corfe Mullen) or roadside parking at the end of Longmeadow Lane (just off the A35). Some parking at the Beacon Hill Urban Wildlife Centre (no pubic access to the Centre buildings). Click on a P in the map for directions.
The walk across the heath can be narrow and has uphill and downhill sections. The circular route indicated on the map is about 3 miles (5 km). There are no facilities. Upton Country Park (fee-paying car park) is a few miles away and this has a cafe and toilets.
Terrain and Habitat
Lake , Moors/heathland , Scattered trees and bushes , Forest , Grassland , WetlandConditions
Flat , Hilly , Sandy , Open landscape , WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Summer , SpringRoute
Unpaved road , Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The route is based on the walk written by Becky Atkinson-Mayes and published by Dorset Wildlife Trust. Click on the link below to access important information about the walk.