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Radipole Lake

Free admission

Radipole Lake — lake in Dorset, England, UK.

Radipole Lake, natural landmarks in South East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Weymouth · 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Radipole Lake is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6253°, -2.4669°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Radipole Lake SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Radipole Lake is a lake on the River Wey, now in the English coastal town of Weymouth, Dorset, once in Radipole, the village and parish of the same name. Along the western shore of the lake, and between Radipole and the town centre of Weymouth, now lies the modern suburb of Southill. The lake is a nature reserve run by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, as it is an important habitat for reedbed birds. The Wild Weymouth Discovery Centre at Radipole Lake features nature and bird exhibits and programs, trails and viewing blinds. Radipole Lake is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and part of the geographical area covered by this designation is owned by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. The lake flows into Weymouth Harbour.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
50.6253, -2.4669
District
Dorset
Parish
Weymouth
Postcode
DT3 5HB
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Weymouth1.3 km
Official site
www.rspb.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Radipole Lake?
Radipole Lake is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 5HB), in the parish of Weymouth.
Is Radipole Lake a protected site?
Yes — Radipole Lake is part of the Radipole Lake SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Radipole Lake free to visit?
Yes, Radipole Lake is free to enter.
How do I get to Radipole Lake?
The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 5HB.