Visiting Information
| Site Name | Worgret Heath |
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| Facilities |
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| Map Reference | SY895870 |
| Directions |
Take the A352 from Wareham towards Dorchester. Just over a mile from the Wareham West roundabout there is a turning to the left to East Lulworth. Turn here, cross the railway and Holme bridge is on your right a short distance further down the road. Park in the lay-by at the bridge then walk back up the road towards the railway and take the footpath 'he Purbeck Way' on your right. Follow this footpath until you cross the main A351 and Worget Heath is the area you come to on the north of the main road. |
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° 40' 46.3476" N, 2° 9' 23.076" 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steep Slopes | The whole site is on a southerly slope |
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. |
| Rough Ground | There are no real footpaths or tracks to talk of |
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.
