Visiting Information
| Site Name | Black Hill and Turnerspuddle |
|---|---|
| Facilities |
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| Map Reference | ST845936 |
| Directions |
Take the road south out of Bere Regis heading towards Wool and just on the southern edge of Bere there is a right hand turning to Briantspuddle. Just under 4/10th of a mile along that road is a lane on the right that leads down to Turnerspuddle and there is a small amount of parking by the church. |
WARNING: I have not been able to test all of these co-ordinates, they are based on where I placed the markers so use with care!
| Name | SatNav Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Limited parking on the roadside | 50° 44' 24.6624" N, 2° 14' 32.4528" W |
| Roadside parking | 50° 45' 7.2612" N, 2° 13' 9.1812" W |
Any walk in the countryside is going to have its potential hazards but the primary aim of this function is to forewarn less able people of difficulties they may face although some may apply to other people as well.
| Hazard |
Comment |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bog and Myre | Be careful if you go down in to the lower areas |
Bog and myre on heaths can be lethal if you get stuck in them and often there is no help for miles around. On heathland it pays to keep to well made pathways and not to stray off into boggy areas. Never do this alone and always one person stay on firm ground. Helicopter rescues from such situations are not uncommon! |
| Rough Ground | Be prepared for rough going if you leave the main paths |
Nature reserves exist for the wildlife and plants that are found there and are not always visitor friendly, especially some smaller reserves. The ground on some reserves can be very rough going even when there are paths present and would not be passable by those who are less mobile. |
| Steep Slopes | It can be a bit of a climb to the top from some directions |
Escarpments and downland are often left unfarmed and so have a diversity of plant life and become designated as nature reserves to protect those species that are present. Steep slopes in such environments can be a struggle to climb and the risk of falling will always be present and special care is needed. |
The blue pin mark the approximate centre of the reserve, the yellow pin(s) mark the approximate locations of parking places that enable you to access the reserve.
