Melbury Down
Melbury Down from Melbury_Wood
Melbury Down is an area of downland in northern Dorset, England.
It is owned by the National Trust.
The chalk grassland here supports large butterfly populations, including very large numbers of Chalkhill Blue, and a colony of Silver-spotted Skipper.
External links
- Fontmell and Melbury Downs - National Trust
Coordinates: 50°58′22″N 2°08′46″W / 50.9727°N 2.1462°W
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