Lorton Meadows and Wildlife Centre - Dorset Wildlife Trust Reserve Wildlife

This Dorset Wildlife Trust reserve is an area of unimproved grassland on the edge of Weymouth; the Centre is used mainly for education projects.

On the edge of the urban sprawl of Weymouth the grassland of the meadows attracts a wide variety of butterfly species, including marbled white, common & holly blues and small & large skippers. Barn owls and Cetti’s warblers are among the residents bird species; the proximity of the RSPB reserves at Lodmoor and Radipole may account for the variety of migrant birds seen, particularly the warblers.

The best times to visit are spring and summer.

Opening Times

The reserve is open at all times, The Wildlife Centre is open from April to October during office hours.

Costs

No charge

Directions

Take the A 354 Dorchester to Weymouth road; travelling south turn left at Lorton Lane, just past the Littlemoor Road traffic lights. Continue to the end of the lane.
(O.S. reference: SY 674 827).

Additional Information

There is parking at the Centre, which has information displays, a small shop and toilet; there are disabled facilities. There is a picnic area and a network of paths across the reserve.

Nearest refreshments/pub: Broadwey and Upwey.

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