This hidden heathland is found on the edge of The Woodlands housing estate in Sandford, near Wareham.
| Nearest town: | Wareham |
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| Grid reference: | SY 940 905 |
| Nearest postcode: | BH20 7QJ |
| Nearest bus stop: | Outside Heath Cottages on the Sandford Road (bus numbers 40 or X54). Check bus timetables online. |
| Nearest train station: | Holton Heath |
| Parking: | Parking is available off of Woodlands Drive and on the side roads of The Woodlands housing estate. |
| How to get there: | Sandford Heath is found adjacent to the A351 at Sandford, near Wareham. Traveline South West can help plan your journey. |
| Accessibility: | There a number of footpaths which run through and on the edge of the heath. There is a gate at the western corner of the heath adjacent to the A351. Download the Sandford Heath map which shows access points and footpaths. |
| Dogs allowed? | Yes, but they should be kept on a lead due to the wildlife interest of the site. There is a dog waste bin located at the entrance off of the A351, near the roundabout. |
| Habitats: | Heath, woodland and a lily pond. |
| Site designations: | Sites of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve |
| Owner: | Partly owned by Dorset Council |
| Other things to do in the area: | Poole Harbour Trails - Route 4, Northport Greenway and Woodlark Trail, Morden Bog. |
| Managed by: |
Natural England
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Email: enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk
Tel: 0300 060 3900
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