What's here? at Lodmoor
Available on site
Three trails, clearly signposted. Different distances from 250 m. Can be combined to make longer circular routes. Reserve map can be downloaded from webpage.
Marsh Trail level with mixture of loose, crushed stone and concrete slabs with green verges. Narrows to 1 m at points with 1.05 m staggered barriers at each end. 570 m or 800 m. Sheltered viewpoint on grassy track after 170 m.
Reedbed Trail mixture of level, flat improved gravel, and crushed stone. Narrows to 1 m in sections, including staggered barrier Benches on Marsh and Reedbed Trails.
Overcombe Trail accessed from Heron Close car park. Mixture of 1 m wide sometimes uneven grassy track, and 0.5 m wide crushed stone and grass track, which can be muddy. Includes 1:5 slope over 5 m, with steps alongside and 1 m wide staggered barrier.
Three trails, clearly signposted. Different distances from 250 m. Can be combined to make longer circular routes. Reserve map can be downloaded from webpage.
Marsh Trail level with mixture of loose, crushed stone and concrete slabs with green verges. Narrows to 1 m at points with 1.05 m staggered barriers at each end. 570 m or 800 m. Sheltered viewpoint on grassy track after 170 m.
Reedbed Trail mixture of level, flat improved gravel, and crushed stone. Narrows to 1 m in sections, including staggered barrier Benches on Marsh and Reedbed Trails.
Overcombe Trail accessed from Heron Close car park. Mixture of 1 m wide sometimes uneven grassy track, and 0.5 m wide crushed stone and grass track, which can be muddy. Includes 1:5 slope over 5 m, with steps alongside and 1 m wide staggered barrier.
You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy on your visit. We have a number of benches with views over the nature reserve.
Please help keep this place safe and special for wildlife and people by taking your litter home with you.
We run an exciting programme of guided walks and other events throughout the year.
Our viewing screen is a great place to spot the special wildlife here and offers outstanding views over Lodmoor.
Three trails, clearly signposted. Different distances from 250 m. Can be combined to make longer circular routes. Reserve map can be downloaded from webpage.
Marsh Trail level with mixture of loose, crushed stone and concrete slabs with green verges. Narrows to 1 m at points with 1.05 m staggered barriers at each end. 570 m or 800 m. Sheltered viewpoint on grassy track after 170 m.
Reedbed Trail mixture of level, flat improved gravel, and crushed stone. Narrows to 1 m in sections, including staggered barrier Benches on Marsh and Reedbed Trails.
Overcombe Trail accessed from Heron Close car park. Mixture of 1 m wide sometimes uneven grassy track, and 0.5 m wide crushed stone and grass track, which can be muddy. Includes 1:5 slope over 5 m, with steps alongside and 1 m wide staggered barrier.
Educational facilities and sessions now available for bookings. We also welcome group visits to Lodmoor.
The reserve isn't staffed, but the team at our nearby Discovery Centre at Radipole Lake in Weymouth can answer any questions.
There are three council run car parks close to the reserve, Lodmoor Country Park can accommodate coaches.
For further details, please contact our team at weymouth@rspb.org.uk.
Not available on site
There is no RSPB car park here. There are three Dorset Council run car parks close to the site:
Lodmoor Country Park - pay and display car park including 15 Blue Badge spaces.
Overcombe car park at Heron Close on the eastern end of reserve.
Street parking on Southdown Avenue on the north side of reserve.
There are no toilets here. There are public toilets at Overcombe corner.
There are no baby changing facilities here. There are public toilets at Overcombe corner.
There are no toilets here. There are public toilets at Overcombe corner.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
There is no visitor centre here and this reserve does not have any staff on site.
There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest place for food and drinks is close to the Overcombe car park. We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
Restrictions
Dogs are welcome on the designated dog friendly trails on the nature reserve. Please keep to the designated routes only.
Thank you for protecting the special wildlife here by keeping your dog on a lead and taking dog waste home with you to dispose of.
Dogs die in hot cars, please do not leave your dog in the car when visiting us. If you require an ‘off-lead’ walk please see Dorset Council’s dog walking areas.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.