Littlecombe Picnic Area, Fontmell Magna
The ideal starting point for exploring Fontmell and Melbury Down.
This disused lime quarry was turned into a walkers' car park and picnic area, principally for access to Dorset Wildlife Trust's Fontmell Down Reserve and the National Trust's Melbury Down.
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Nearest Town |
Shaftesbury |
Nearest bus stop |
Fontmell Magna |
Nearest train station |
Gillingham (9 miles) |
Grid reference |
ST 884 168 |
Size |
0.14 hectares |
Parking |
Up to three cars |
Accessibility |
No wheelchair access to Fontmell Down |
Other activities in area |
Fontmell Down
Melbury Down
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Owner |
Dorset Council |
Managed by |
Dorset Council (Area Greenspace Management Team - North) |
How go get there |
Off the Blandford to Shaftesbury Higher Road (C13) turn towards Fontmell Magna on Mill Street, it is 230m on your left
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