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.
| Nearest Town |
Gillingham |
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| Nearest bus stop |
Fontmell Magna |
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| Nearest train station |
Gillingham (9 miles) |
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| Grid reference |
ST 884 168 |
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| Size |
0.14 hectares |
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| Parking |
Up to three cars |
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| Accessibility |
No wheelchair access to Fontmell Down |
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| Other activities in area |
Fontmell Down
Melbury Down
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| Owner |
Dorset Council |
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| Managed by |
Dorset Council (Area Greenspace Management Team - North) |
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| How go get there |
Off the Blandford to Shaftesbury 'high road' (B3081), turn towards Fontmell Magna. The car park is a short distance down this road (C13) on the left. |
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