Trail across heathland

Moors Valley Country Park trail. Photo: Paul Eaton (CC BY-SA)

This well-known country park has lots going on, but you can also find quieter areas away from the visitor centre. Moors Valley has a mixture of habitats including coniferous forest, deciduous woodland, lakes, ponds, rivers, meadow and heathland which in turn support a huge variety of wildlife. The park covers 750 acres in total. Note that it is closed in the evening.

For more info visit: Official Moors Valley Country Park website

Habitat and features

A mixture of habitats including coniferous forest, deciduous woodland, lakes, ponds, rivers, meadow and heathland.

What to see

Butterflies

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Other species

Grey Heron, Great Crested Grebe, Mute Swan, Tufted Ducks, Pochard, Teal, Nightjars, Adders, Bat, Water Vole

Photo gallery

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Ownership

Dorset Council and Forestry England

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