Arne

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Arne is one of 124 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset. It is among the largest in the county. The surrounding countryside is part of Dorset National Landscape National Landscape.

The closest station is Hamworthy, about 2.1 km to the north-east. Nearby SSSIs include Hartland Moor, The Moors and Poole Harbour.

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