easyOff-lead sections
Canford Heath
Poole, Dorset ·
Quick answer
Canford Heath in Poole is a lowland heath nature reserve in Dorset where dogs are welcome under close control, with lead requirements during ground-nesting bird season.
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Distance
3 miles
Easy
Difficulty
🐾
Off-lead
Yes
🚧
Stiles
None
🅿️
Parking
Available
About this walk
One of the largest surviving lowland heaths in Britain and an SSSI, criss-crossed by sandy tracks and boardwalks. A regular local favourite for dog walks close to Poole's suburbs, with rich reptile and bird populations.
Terrain
🌱HeathlandSandy tracksBoardwalk
🅿️ Parking
Free car parks at Culliford Crescent and Mitchell Road entrances.
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