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RSPB reserve · Weymouth, Dorset
Radipole Lake birdwatching guide
Radipole Lake threads reedbeds through the middle of Weymouth, minutes from the beach — perhaps Britain's most urban reedbed reserve. Bearded tits ping along the paths, marsh harriers quarter the reeds and hooded mergansers of doubtful origin keep the rarity-finders arguing.
Key facts
- Habitat
- wetland
- Size
- 86 ha
- Entry fee (adult)
- Free
- Entry fee (child)
- Free
- Membership required
- No
- Hides
- 1
- Wheelchair access
- Yes
- Car park
- Yes
- Car park to hides
- 400m on flat tarmac paths
- Toilets
- Yes
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Status
- open
- Best seasons
- spring, autumn
Species by season
| Season | Species | Likelihood | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| spring | Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) | frequent | — |
| autumn | Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) | frequent | — |
| autumn | Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) | frequent | — |
Getting there
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TZ
View on OpenStreetMap · Official website
Facilities & opening
Reserve open at all times; visitor centre 9:30am–4:30pm
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Information last updated 25 July 2026.