Visiting Information
| Site Name | Upton Heath |
|---|---|
| Facilities |
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| Map Reference | SY989951 |
| Directions |
From the A35 about three miles west of Poole town take the Blandford Road (the A359). Then take the turning on the right into a lane leading to Beacon Hill and along there you will come to the Urban Heathland Centre run by the Dorset Wildlife Trust. |
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 |
|---|---|
| Roadside parking | 50° 44' 48.8652" N, 2° 0' 40.806" W |
| Roadside parking | 50° 45' 19.7856" N, 2° 0' 58.6512" W |
| Car park and visitor centre | 50° 44' 50.9172" N, 2° 1' 56.5068" 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 | If you stray from the main paths it can be very wet |
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 | Some of the paths here can be difficult walking |
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. |
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.
