Corfe Barrows Nature Park

Corfe Barrows Nature Park comprises around nine natural areas, covering an area of 90 hectares, within the Borough of Poole that are being managed for the benefit of wildlife and people. It was designated as a nature park in June 2016. DescriptionThe nature park includes areas of woodland, heath, meadows and pastures that are linked by footpaths and guided trails. It is home to some of the rarest wildlife in Britain as well as Bronze Age barrows, evidence of its long history of settlement. The eight sites, which are open to the public, are: Happy Bottom - Nature Reserve and part SNCI Ashington Meadow and Cutting Barrow Hill Cogdean Elms - Local Nature Reserve Rushcombe Bottom - SSSI and Local Nature Reserve Diprose Dale Corfe Hills West - SSSI Corfe Hills Middle and South. The various sites are owned by the Dorset Wildlife Trust, Erica Trust, Borough of Poole, Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, Christchurch District Council and East Dorset District Council.

Corfe Barrows Nature Park comprises around nine natural areas, covering an area of 90 hectares, within the Borough of Poole that are being managed for the benefit of wildlife and people. It was designated as a nature park in June 2016. DescriptionThe nature park includes areas of woodland, heath, meadows and pastures that are linked by footpaths and guided trails. It is home to some of the rarest wildlife in Britain as well as Bronze Age barrows, evidence of its long history of settlement. The eight sites, which are open to the public, are: Happy Bottom - Nature Reserve and part SNCI Ashington Meadow and Cutting Barrow Hill Cogdean Elms - Local Nature Reserve Rushcombe Bottom - SSSI and Local Nature Reserve Diprose Dale Corfe Hills West - SSSI Corfe Hills Middle and South. The various sites are owned by the Dorset Wildlife Trust, Erica Trust, Borough of Poole, Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, Christchurch District Council and East Dorset District Council.