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Dorset
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Arne

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

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Arne

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

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

02:28

9.56km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.76 km for 343 m

Customers only

After 3.35 km for 271 m

Customers only

Waypoints

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1

3.21 km

St Nicholas Church, Arne

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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2

4.35 km

This hide is excellent for looking at wading birds. But you do not need to be a bird lover to enjoy Arne:
rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/arne

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3

5.01 km

4

5.55 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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5

6.85 km

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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6

6.85 km

RSPB Arne Shop and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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7

8.40 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Castle

just as you come around the bends. your first view of Cofe Castle greats you.

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8

9.37 km

Arne Road

Highlight • Cycleway

This scenic road runs along the north side of the Isle of Purbeck peninsula past Arne RSPB. It's part of National Cycle Network route 2, and is a spectacular section …

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9.56 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

3.43 km

908 m

405 m

Surfaces

5.13 km

3.20 km

908 m

227 m

< 100 m

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