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Reedbeds from reserve footbridge, RSPB Radipole Lake reserve

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A reserve in central Weymouth sounds intriguing, but once on the footpath between reeds and lagoons you could be far away in the countryside. Radipole is an ideal site for both beginners and experienced birdwatchers alike, with well-known birds such as house sparrows, finches and robins alongside uncommon or rare birds like Cetti’s warblers and bitterns.

Opening times

Visitor centre is open daily 9 am to 5 pm, 4 pm in winter; hide - 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Centre and hide closed Christmas and Boxing Day. Please note that there are no RSPB-owned toilets onsite, though there are toilets (including disabled) in the council-owned Swannery car-park.

Entrance charges

For use of hide, non-members - adult £2.50, child 50p, concession £1.50, family ticket £4.

Contact us

01305 778313

Nearest town: Weymouth, Dorset

Grid reference: SY671804

Directions

For directions, please see our How to get here page.

This reserve is a VAQAS quality assured visitor attraction

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Reedbeds from reserve footbridge, RSPB Radipole Lake reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2002_3340_009 )
Grasshopper warbler singing from tree - Sue Tranter (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1018090)
Painted lady - Katie Fuller
Reedbeds from reserve footbridge, RSPB Radipole Lake reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2002_3340_009 )
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)