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Purbeck
Arne

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve – View of Poole Harbour loop from Arne

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Arne

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve – View of Poole Harbour loop from Arne

Easy

3.7

(3)

111

hikers

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve – View of Poole Harbour loop from Arne

01:07

4.27km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

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1

500 m

RSPB Arne Shop and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Good cafe at the entrance to the RSPB nature reserve at Arne.

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2

500 m

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

A fantastic nature reserve, made very popular by an appearance on BBC Springwatch. It has variable habitats including deciduous and coniferoues woodlands, heath and a small stretch of beach in …

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3

1.80 km

View of Poole Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views and lots of birds to be seen, Several hides.
And when you have finished there is a RSPB shop andcafe to enjoy. Both pretty good.

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4

2.27 km

Bounty Bar Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

This Location opens from a forest path. to a panoramic view fit for beach adverts.

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5

2.29 km

Shipstall Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice quiet little beach, perfect for a picnic. RSPB ask you to use cycle racks so as not to disturb wildlife or you can just carry your bike the last 25m or so!

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6

2.41 km

7

3.54 km

St Nicholas Church, Arne

Highlight • Religious Site

A historic church in the RSPB’s Arne nature reserve.

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B

4.27 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.70 km

1.01 km

308 m

265 m

Surfaces

2.63 km

1.32 km

265 m

< 100 m

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