Brownsea lakes and heath walk
This gentle walk passes through some of the most beautiful and varied habitats on Brownsea, including heathland and woodland. It's an ideal route for wildlife watching and photography.
Total steps: 6
Total steps: 6
Start point
The blue waymarked route, grid ref: SZ 02025 87649
Step 1
Pick up the blue way marked route near South Shore Lodge and follow it through to the heathland.
Step 2
Pass through the heathland and take the first right-hand turn into the woodland.
Step 3
At the bottom of the track, take a right-hand turn towards the quay. As you wander down, you will pass two lakes on your left-hand side which are located in the Dorset Wildlife Trust area.
Step 4
Continue on until you reach a right-hand turn, sign posted 'Lily pond'. Here you will also come across the remains of the old Vinery.
Step 5
At the Lily pond, take a seat and take a minute to take the wildlife that calls this special spot home.
Step 6
Continue onwards past the Lily pond and arrive by Daffodil Field at the top of the hill.
End point
Daffodil field
Trail map
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