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St Catherine's Hill is a 35 hectare area of heathland and coniferous forest. It is located to the north of Christchurch and is bordered by Town Common Nature Reserve and the Wessex Way (A338). The Hill is home to a large number of important wildlife species including the Dartford Warbler and the sand lizard and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), RAMSAR, Special Area of Conservation (cSAC) and Special Protection Area (SPA).
At 163ft (53 metres) above sea level, St Catherine's Hill is the highest area of Christchurch and also boasts some of the most spectacular views.
The site forms part of a larger area of sensitive heathland that is jointly managed for nature conservation by Christchurch Countryside Service, RSPB, Dorset Wildlife Trust and The Herpetological Conservation Trust (HCT).
2021 Opening (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021) |
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Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Free Admission | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Nearest major road A338. There is a small car park at bottom of St Catherine's Hill Lane/Marsh Lane, otherwise on surrounding roads. Please do not park on lanes.
Bus: Buses X1/X2 run close to the Nature Reserve (The Grove).
Rail: 10 minutes taxi journey from Christchurch Railway Station.
Air: 10 minutes by car from Bournemouth Airport.
Journey planning: To plan your journey by public transport, visit the Traveline website: www.travelinesw.com.
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