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Weymouth: Radipole Lake RSPB Centre

Difficulty Easy Access

Walking time 25 minutes

Length 1.4km / 0.9mi

Route developer: Jackie Rogerson

Route checker: Catherine Gonsalves

Start location Weymouth Library
Route Summary Enjoy the tranquillity of the Marina and Swannery on the way to Radipole Lake RSPB information centre where you can take refreshments, see the displays and get a map to explore the lake and reed beds.
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Getting there

Many town centre car parks

Bus and coach station nearby

Train station nearby
Description

[1] Exit the library and turn right into Mulberry Terrace.

[2] At the junction with Commercial Road, cross over to take the footpath directly opposite to the Marina. Turn right and walk alongside the boats to the approach to Westham Bridge.

[3] With the bowling green opposite, turn left. (Do not cross the bridge)

[4] At the parking meters, turn right to follow the path alongside the Swannery past the restaurants and under the Swannery Bridge.

[5] Bear to your left along the edge of the Swannery car park to the RSPB Centre. You can opt to extend your walk by continuing along the sign-posted paths in the Reserve.

[6] To return to the Library, retrace your outward route.

 
POI information

A. RSPB Centre

Situated next to Radipole Lake, the RSPB centre has lots of information about local and migrating birds. With activities for all the family and plenty of bird watching opportunities, it also has an indoor long range telescope for a closer look at what's happening on the Lake.

 
Notes

Radipole Lake has paths suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
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1 review
Overall rating:
Jan 13, 2014
geoffreycarey
(4 reviews) 		This is a very short and mainly level walk from the town centre to Radipole Lake RSPB Centre. It is easily accessible. There is little intermediate interest but as the guide says the RSPB Centre gives access to paths around the bird reserve. I would add that the centre serves hot drinks and snacks. It is a good walk for those with limited time or mobility and may be undertaken in all most weathers.
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