Purbeck countryside sites

Places to visit in the Purbeck countryside include Durlston Country Park, nature reserves, heathland, woodland, grassland and ancient monuments.

Sandford Heath

This hidden Purbeck heathland is found on the edge of The Woodlands housing estate in Sandford, near Wareham.

Turners Puddle Heath

Turners Puddle Heath incorporates an area of 14 hectares of predominantly dry lowland heathland with valley mire and wet heath.

Upton Wood

Upton Wood is found near to Upton Country Park. You will find a Woodland Trail, trickling streams and open glades with bluebells.

Wareham Walls

Wareham's Saxon Walls surround Wareham old town on three sides. The grassland provides habitat for various flowers, insects and butterflies.