Lyscombe and Highdon

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Lyscombe and Highdon is one of 124 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset. It lies within Dorset National Landscape National Landscape. Higher Houghton and Giant Hill are among the SSSIs within 6.4 km. The closest station is Dorchester West, about 11.6 km to the south-west.

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