A site of special scientific interest comprising 140 hectares of heathland, woodland & reedbeds situated on the edge of Poole Harbour.
Sika
deer herds are seen daily, individual deer regularly enter the gardens,
though the roe deer are more secretive
There are
two wildlife observation hides, kingfishers, ducks, woodpeckers and
deer can be seen from the ‘bird’ hide, The ‘Chase Manhattan’ hide overlooks
Lytchett bay and the reedbeds with woodland to the rear
In the Heathland - sand lizards, Dartford warblers, wood larks and hobbies can be seenThere are six nature trails with information booklets available.
Many paths are
accessible to wheelchairs, powered chairs and other vehicles may be
booked.
