Location at Arne
Getting here
From Wareham town centre, head south over the causeway to Stoborough.
Travel through Stoborough, turn left onto New Road, signposted for Arne.
Turn right at the cross roads in the village of Ridge, follow the road for approximately 3 miles to Arne, the car park is located on the right at the beginning of Arne village.
The Purbeck Breezer number 40 stops at Stoborough Green, from the bus stop it is 3.3 miles (5.2km) to Arne. Head along New Road for 0.4 miles, then turn right onto Arne Road for another 2.8 miles.
The timetable can be found here: https://www.morebus.co.uk/services/WDBC/40
A seasonal shuttle bus runs from Wareham station to RSPB Arne.
Check the timetable for more information. https://ectcharity.co.uk/files_uploads/DCT_Service_2RN%2C_2023%2C_Timetable.pdf
Wareham is the closest station (4.5miles / 7.3km from reserve). You can catch the bus from the train station (see 'by bus' for more details).
The timetable can be found here. https://www.southwesternrailway.com/travelling-with-us/at-the-station/wareham-dorset
The reserve is accessible by bike (please use ‘by road’ directions). We have bike racks in the main car park and by the cafe.
The bridleway, which leads to Shipstal shoreline, is also accessible by bike.
The Purbeck Cycleway passes within 1.5 miles / 2km of the car park. Click link for details: Cycling in Purbeck - Dorset Council. The Purbeck Cycleway passes within 1.5 miles / 2km of the car park. Click link for details: Cycling in Purbeck - Dorset Council. https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/sport-leisure/cycling/cycle-routes-and-maps/cycling-in-purbeck
Arne is 1.5 miles from the Sustrans cycle route 2. Route 2 - Sustrans.org.uk. https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-2/?msclkid=bc22b33dcd3011ecb8af16134640ffbe