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Address

Ham Common
Poole
BH15 4LY

Facilities

Parking

There’s free parking at Lake Drive car park and the viewpoint car park on Napier Road at Rockley Holiday Park.

Useful information

A Site of Special Scientific Interest for its rare Eocene Epoch plant fossils, Ham Common has an adjoining beach, lake and area of woodland.

Entrance

There are entrances at Lake Drive car park and the viewpoint car park on Napier Road at Rockley Holiday.

Habitats

Dry heath, lakes and reservoirs. Look out for rare lizards, birds and plants.

Dogs

Dogs must be on a short lead when livestock is near and during the bird breeding season from 1 March to 31 July. At other times dogs must be under close control.

Make sure you follow the rules in our nature reserves.

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