Activities at Brownsea Island

Lakes and Heathland walk, image 2 Brownsea Island
Walking trail

Lakes and heath walk, Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island, Dorset

Starting at the picnic shelter, this short walk passes through some of the most beautiful and varied habitats on Brownsea including heathland and woodland. A perfect walk for wildlife watching and keen photographers.

  • Easy
  • 30 mins
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)
under the waves
Activity feature
Swimming

Making a splash with the Brownsea swim

Brownsea Island, Dorset

Diving into action to help raise awareness of Brownsea's conservation work and it's marine environment.

Brownsea Island winter view
Activity feature
Walking

We're open for winter weekends 2019

Brownsea Island, Dorset

Wrap up warm and get ready for a bracing journey through woodland, heathland, beaches and cliff tops. Brownsea Island is open for winter weekends between Sat Feb 2 and Sun Mar 10, 10am to 4pm.

Red squirrel on Brownsea Island, Dorset.
Walking trail

Brownsea Island wildlife walk

Brownsea Island, Dorset

There is plenty of wildlife and history to discover on this walk. Catch a glimpse of a rare red squirrel or discover traces of Brownsea's once industrial past.

  • Easy
  • 30 mins
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Rich reds of Brownsea
Walking trail

Rich reds of Brownsea walk

Brownsea Island, Dorset

Take in the rich reds of autumn amongst the habitats and wildlife.

  • Easy
  • 40 mins
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)