Winfrith Heath

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Winfrith Heath is one of 124 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset. It is among the largest in the county. Moreton (Dorset) Station is about 1.9 km away to the north-west. Nearby SSSIs include Turners Puddle Heath, Warmwell Heath and Oakers Wood.

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