Address
Branksome
Poole
BH12 1QA
Facilities
Parking
There’s limited parking on the roads near the reserve.
Useful information
Talbot Heath nature reserve is part of the Bourne Valley.
Entrance
There are entrances to Talbot Heath on Dalling Road, Winston Avenue, Mayford Road, Purchase Road, East Avenue and Branksome Hill Road.
Habitat
Mostly lowland heathland with patches of mixed deciduous woodland.
Site designations:
- Site of Special Scientific Interest
- Special Protection Area
- Special Area of Conservation with Ramsar status
Look out for sand lizards, adders, ground-nesting birds, silver-studded blue butterflies, stonechats and a diverse range of insects and spiders.
You can also see a Bronze Age barrow on the heath.
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.