Corporate report

Dorset's National Nature Reserves

Nature reserves in Dorset that Natural England identifies as among England's finest sites for wildlife and/or geology.

• From: Natural England
• Published: 1 December 2008
• Last updated: 2 July 2021 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Dorset's National Nature Reserves

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Details

Details on the management, features, location, safety and contact information for Dorset’s NNRs:

• Arne Reedbeds
• Durlston
• Hambledon Hill
• Hog Cliff
• Holt Heath
• Holton Heath
• Horn Park Quarry
• Kingcombe
• Morden Bog
• Purbeck Heaths
• Valley of Stones

See also the downloadable leaflet on Dorset’s heathland National Nature Reserves.

Research opportunities

Some NNRs host students who are working on dissertations or similar projects. This provides the opportunity to study on a high quality site and to contribute to the research and management of the reserve.

Read more information about how we arrange these projects, the list of reserves that currently offer this facility and some suggested topic titles.

Published 1 December 2008
Last updated 2 July 2021 + show all updates

1. 2 July 2021

   Added information about a new NNR: Kingcombe.

2. 17 March 2020

   Page updated to show that Purbeck Heaths NNR has been created from the merger and extension of Hartland Moor, Stoborough Heath and Studland and Godlingston Heaths.

3. 1 December 2008

   First published.