Site Guide

 Puddletown Water Meadows

There are two general viewing areas along Athelhampton Rd and its continuation up a track to the A35.

This is the largest area where the River Piddle runs east through the meadows. In winter (Oct-Mar) the fields are flooded attracting wildfowl to the area. There are also open and cultivated fields which have areas of woodland.

There is a horse paddock along the lane before the first house as the track winds up the hill to the bridge over the A35.

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Athelhampton

 

The River Piddle continues its route through the fields the extend east behind Athelhampton House. The river crosses the road and continues towards Tolpuddle. There are areas of woodland on both sides of the road which attracts passerines. This area floods after heavy rain and attracts wildfowl in the winter months (Oct-Mar).

Gardens

 

Many of the village residents have bird feeders in their gardens which attract passerines and occasionally a raptor overhead. Most are not viewable from the street and privacy will be respected in sightings text.