See below information pages for each of ARC's nature reserves in Dorset.
Canford Cliffs a small reserve in a stunning coastal location, with the wall lizard being a very prominent species. Read more
Clouds Hill, located within the Bovington tank training area has now become the ideal environment for sand lizard breeding. Read more
Corfe Bluff is a small piece of heath hidden away in the beautiful surroundings of the Purbecks. Read more
Corfe Hills East is a small block of heath located to the north Poole with a mix of dry heath and Molinia grassland. Read more
Cranes Moor Bog is a medium sized site, unique amongst ARC’s reserves. Read more
An excellent large piece of heath located in a stunning surrounding over looked by the Purbeck Ridge. A great place to visit to find some truly rare heathland species. Read more
Dunyeats is a medium sized piece of heath boasting a large south facing slope that is ideal for reptile viewing. Read more
East Gore is a small fragment of heath located within Gore Heath plantation. home to all six native reptile species. Read more
Mixed habitats split into two blocks by the Swanage railway line Read more
A secluded area of heathland, offering good opportunities to visit to see some rare flora and fauna. Read more