Find information below about sites managed by Dorset Countryside, Christchurch Countryside Service, East Dorset Countryside Service and Purbeck District Council.

If you are interested in volunteering to help look after one of these sites, find out more here.

• Christchurch

  Christchurch has a diverse range of habitats, from saltmarsh and heathland to woodland and grassland.

• East Dorset

  The countryside of East Dorset is easy to get to and is unique in many ways, with internationally important wildlife.

• North Dorset

  Dorset Countryside currently manages 12 sites across North Dorset in partnership with the North Dorset District Council.

• Purbeck

  The Purbeck countryside is unique with around 30 different habitats and 200 species of conservation interest making it one of the richest districts in England. It has the stunning Jurassic Coast and internationally important heathland.

• West Dorset

  The rolling hills of West Dorset offer a wide variety of landscapes to explore.

• Weymouth and Portland

  Visit Weymouth and Portland for the dramatic crashing of waves against the coastline of the Isle of Portland. The island is known for its stone and there are many fascinating quarries to visit. Weymouth is known for its reed bed habitat that attracts many rare and interesting birds.