Visiting Information
| Site Name | Coombe Heath |
|---|---|
| Facilities |
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| Map Reference | SY862848 |
| Directions |
Turn off the A352 Wareham to Dorchester road at the now redundant East Stoke church in to church lane. Cross the railway and continue to follow that road until you come to the crossroads. Go straight across in to Highwood Lane and continue to the very end where you will find a small parking area. From here walk along the track that leads south-eastwards until you come to the reserve entrance. |
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 |
|---|---|
| Small car park | 50° 39' 50.4252" N, 2° 12' 3.1356" 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rough Ground | There are tracks which are not suitable for the less able |
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. |
| Bog and Myre | You should nit enter the boggy area under any circumstances |
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! |
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.
