Hartland Moor Walk
2miles
Length
26meters
Elevation gain
51minutes
Average time
Walk
Type
This is a flat easy walk around Hartland Moor near the Arne nature reserve with views over Poole Harbour and across to Corfe Castle on well maintained grassy paths and gravel trails.
Start: Road between Arne Road and turning next to Purbeck Park off the A351. OS Ref: SY 9638685210
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Start of walk
Elevation: 22 meters
OS Grid Reference: SY 96386 85210
Lat, long: 50.66654, -2.05250
Park at SY 9638685210 or further along road on side and walk NE along open area of heathland.
Fence Line
Elevation: 18 meters
OS Grid Reference: SY 96610 85687
Lat, long: 50.67084, -2.04934
At fence line follow track until you come to a gate on your left with a footpath sign.
Turn Right
Elevation: 16 meters
OS Grid Reference: SY 96682 85808
Lat, long: 50.67192, -2.04831
Turn right at gate and follow track up through trees to viewpoint and bird hide.
Bird Hide
Elevation: 24 meters
OS Grid Reference: SY 96762 85788
Lat, long: 50.67175, -2.04719
At the bird hide you will have views over Poole Harbour. Return back down the same path to wooden stile.
Gate
Elevation: 14 meters
OS Grid Reference: SY 96697 85830
Lat, long: 50.67212, -2.04811
Go through gate and across field to next gate
Gate and farm track
Elevation: 10 meters
OS Grid Reference: SY 96680 85864
Lat, long: 50.67243, -2.04835
Go through gate and left onto rough farm track. Follow track back to tarmac road.
Bird hide
Elevation: 12 meters
OS Grid Reference: SY 96492 85480
Lat, long: 50.66897, -2.05100
Bird hide overlooking heathland.
Road
Elevation: 12 meters
OS Grid Reference: SY 96349 85330
Lat, long: 50.66762, -2.05302
At the road continue straight ahead through gate and along rough track until you come to another bird hide on your right.
Bird hide
Elevation: 13 meters
OS Grid Reference: SY 96078 85034
Lat, long: 50.66496, -2.05686
At bird hide turn left and follow narrow track through the heathland back to the road.
Road
Elevation: 13 meters
OS Grid Reference: SY 96281 84967
Lat, long: 50.66436, -2.05399
Go across the road following track across the grass until you come to a gate.
Fence and Gate
Elevation: 12 meters
OS Grid Reference: SY 96346 84941
Lat, long: 50.66413, -2.05306
Turn left before gate and follow path with fence to your right along level section and then up small hill.
Top of hill
Elevation: 19 meters
OS Grid Reference: SY 96587 85398
Lat, long: 50.66824, -2.04966
Turn left back onto outgoing path back to start.
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