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RSPB Arne Red Trail loop — Isle of Purbeck

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RSPB Arne Red Trail loop — Isle of Purbeck

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RSPB Arne Red Trail loop — Isle of Purbeck

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3.82km

30m

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Embark on the RSPB Arne Red Trail loop, an easy hike that guides you through a diverse landscape of heathland, woodlands, and coastal views. This 2.4-mile (3.8 km) route features a minimal elevation gain of 96 feet (29 metres) and typically takes about 1 hour to complete. As you hike,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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117 m

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

A fantastic nature reserve, made very popular by an appearance on BBC Springwatch. It has variable habitats including deciduous and coniferoues woodlands, heath and a small stretch of beach in …

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1.44 km

Arne Bird Hide – View of Poole Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

This hide is excellent for looking at wading birds. But you do not need to be a bird lover to enjoy Arne:
rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/arne

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2.47 km

View of Poole Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views and lots of birds to be seen, Several hides.
And when you have finished there is a RSPB shop andcafe to enjoy. Both pretty good.

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3.82 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.14 km

486 m

186 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

486 m

284 m

186 m

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Wednesday 6 May

16°C

7°C

11 %

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RSPB Arne Red Trail loop — Isle of Purbeck

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

Arne Bird Hide – View of Poole Harbour

View of Poole Harbour

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