TWO nature reserves in Dorset have gone digital for enthusiasts to enjoy in the form of a 360-degree tour online.

Earlier this year Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) was loaned a Google Street View Trekker camera to capture imagery at their nature reserves and centres.

Staff and volunteers walked miles using the 360-degree street trekker back pack, to capture the experience of walking around some of DWT’s most iconic nature reserves in Dorset.

The Google Street View tours are available for many nature reserves, including Upton Heath, Brownsea Island and Fontmell.

Alastair Cook, DWT marketing and fundraising director, said: “Google Street View is a fantastic way for everyone to experience our nature reserves and enjoy the landscapes and wildlife DWT is working hard to protect in Dorset.

“It’s ideal for people who aren’t able to visit our nature reserves in person, but it also gives those planning their visit an idea of what to expect. We’re very grateful to Google for giving us the opportunity to capture our reserves in this way.”