Address
Holes Bay
Poole
BH15 1PH
Facilities
Parking
There is limited parking on roads near to the reserve.
Useful information
Holes Bay has a paved cycle and walking route running between Poole town centre and Upton Country Park.
The bay is part of the Great Heath Living Landscapes project from Dorset Wildlife Trust.
Entrance
The nearest postcode is BH15 1PH. There’s a cycle and footpath starting at Asda and leading around the bay into Upton Country Park.
Habitats
Grassland, woodland and hedgerow scrub, with open tidal water, saltmarsh and intertidal mudflats at the adjacent harbour.
Look out for swans, geese, ducks and waders on the mudflats at low tide, with numerous flowers and insects along the shoreline in summer.
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.