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Moors Valley Country Park

3.11 miles (5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, is situated in Ashley Heath, on the Dorset/Hampshire border. The park has a number of peaceful woodland paths so is a great place for a safe and easy cycle or walk. There are a number of well waymarked cycle and walking routes through the park, while there is also cycle hire available throughout the year.
The park contains the Moors River and two Lakes where you can see Grey Herons, Great Crested Grebes, Mallards and Mute Swans. There is also a steam railway and a 'Go Ape' adventure park.
Moors Valley is situated right next to Ringwood Forest so there is scope for continuing your ride for several miles through more peaceful woodland.

Postcode

BH24 2ET - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

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Moors Valley Country Park OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Moors Valley Country Park Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The park includes a good on site cafe and picnic tables if you would like to bring your own food.

Dog Walking

The park is an excellent place for a dog walk and you'll probably see plenty of other owners on a fine day. Water bowls are also provided in all dog parks and on the patio behind the Visitor Centre. There are a mixture of off lead and on lead areas.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The Castleman Trailway skirts the southern edge of the park and offers a good opportunity for extending your exercise. The shared cycling and walking trail runs from Ringwood to Poole along the disused Southampton to Dorchester railway line. On the way it visits two other fine country parks in the area - Avon Heath Country Park and Upton Country Park.
Also nearby is the town of Verwood. Here you can enjoy a walk around Verwood Forest, the Cranborne Common Nature Reserve and the Stephen's Castle Nature Reserve where there's a lovely viewpoint.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Lake near Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 1175299

Lake near Moors Valley Country Park. This is the northern end of the lake.

Moors Valley COuntry Park - geograph.org.uk - 83990

Aerial walkway at the park

Moors Valley Railway, Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 1175333

Moors Valley Railway, Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset

Guide post, Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 1175303

Guide post, situated near Ebblake Bridge

In the tree tops, Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 1175326

In the tree tops, Moors Valley Country Park

Path beside river Crane, Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 1175307

Path beside river Crane, Moors Valley Country Park. A popular route for walkers, joggers, bikers,buggies and trikers.

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

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Memory Map Route

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