Egmont Bight, Arne RSPB reserve
#1 among attractions in Arne RSPB reserve
Facts and practical information
Egmont Bight is a shallow embayment at the southern end of the Encombe valley in Dorset, England. It is part of the Jurassic Coast. ()
Arne RSPB reserve United Kingdom
Egmont Bight – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Corfe Castle, Winspit, Blue Pool, St. Aldhelm's Chapel.
Iconic survivor of English Civil WarCorfe Castle, Corfe Castle
83 min walk • Corfe Castle stands as an iconic ruin in the village of Corfe Castle, nestled in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, England. This ancient fortification exudes a rich tapestry of history, dating back to the 11th century when it was first constructed by William...
ClimbingWinspit
52 min walk • Nestled on the rugged coast of Dorset, United Kingdom, Winspit is an evocative and slightly otherworldly place that combines natural beauty with a slice of history. This former quarry, now a renowned climbing spot, offers outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to scale its...
Lake, Museum, Nature and wildlifeBlue Pool
100 min walk • Blue Pool is a flooded, disused clay pit where Purbeck ball clay was once extracted. It is now a lake within the Furzebrook Estate, a 25-acre park of heath woodland and gorse near Furzebrook on the Isle of Purbeck, in the county of Dorset, southern England.
ChurchSt. Aldhelm's Chapel
36 min walk • Nestled atop the windswept cliffs of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, St. Aldhelm's Chapel is a historical gem steeped in mystery and solitude. This small, square stone structure, dating back to the 12th century, stands as a testament to medieval spirituality and architecture.
MuseumPurbeck Mineral and Mining Museum, Wareham
91 min walk • The Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum exists to preserve and interpret the historic extractive industries in ball clay mining in the Isle of Purbeck.
Nature, Natural attraction, HillSwyre Head
27 min walk • Swyre Head, Lulworth is a hill and sea cliff which lies on the Jurassic Coast between Bat's Head to the west and Durdle Door to the east, close to Lulworth in Dorset, England.
TowerClavell Tower
63 min walk • Clavell Tower, also known as Clavell Folly or the Kimmeridge Tower, is a Grade II listed Tuscan style tower built in 1830. It lies on the Jurassic Coast, on the top of Hen Cliff just east of Kimmeridge Bay in the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, England.
Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museumThe Etches Collection
63 min walk • The Etches Collection is an independent fossil museum located in the village of Kimmeridge, Purbeck, Dorset, England.
Nature, Natural attraction, HillPovington Hill
114 min walk • Povington Hill, at 198 metres high, is one of the highest points on the chain of the Purbeck Hills in south Dorset on the southern coast of England.
ChurchSt James
40 min walk • The Church of St James is the parish church for the village of Kingston, located on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset. The church is a notable example of the Gothic Revival style and is a Grade I listed building.
LighthouseAnvil Point
132 min walk • Anvil Point is part of the Jurassic Coast on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, England. It is within the grounds of Durlston Country Park and is about 3 kilometres from Swanage town centre. Anvil Point Lighthouse is located on the point.
England