Morden Bog NNR
Morden Bog NNR lies within the pine plantations of Wareham forest.
County: Dorset
Main habitats: Lowland Heath
Area: 149 Ha
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Open dry heath to the north of the site slopes southwards into the largest valley bog in Dorset, which in turn drains into Poole Harbour.
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of this reserve.
The bog system provides a home for variety of plants and animals. The site supports many dragonfly species and plant life includes the rare marsh clubmoss and brown beak sedge. Also found are bog asphodel and carnivorous plants such as the common sundew and bladderwort.
To the north of the reserve, dry heath areas are dominated by heather. Here the site supports birds such as woodlark and nightjar, and reptiles such as smooth snake and sand lizard.
Location and access
Morden bog is 5 km north of Wareham. Local villages include Morden, Cold Harbour and Sandford. The B3075 forms part of the site's eastern boundary and access to the reserve is via tracks from this road. There is a car park off the B3075, 2 km north of its junction with the A351.
The nearest train station is in Wareham.
A bus service from Wareham passes near the reserve. Contact the Wilts and Dorset Bus Company for details.
Facilities
There nearest toilet and refreshment facilities are in local towns and villages.
There are signs on the reserve and leaflets are available on-site.
