Moors Valley Country Park

Moors Valley Country Park, managed in partnership by the Forestry Commission and East Dorset District Council, is famous or its adventurous woodland Play Trail designed for families of all ages. From a giant ant's nest to the snake pit to an enormous spider's web, the play trail with its imaginative and fun wooden play structures scattered along a 1 mile trail through the forest is a must. The park also has a visitor centre, cafe-restaurant, country shop, golf course, narrow gauge steam railway, cycle hire shop and much much more.

Walking trails

Cycling trails

How to get there:

Moors Valley Country Park is in Ringwood Forest which is part of Dorset Woodlands. Ashley Heath is the nearest town or village.

Take the Ashley Heath turning off the A31 just West of Ringwood (Moors Valley Country Park is signposted with a brown tourism signpost). Go through Ashley Heath and the park entrance is situated on the right just as you come out of the village., Unfortunately no bus takes you to the entrance of the park, but the X34 bus from Bournemouth and Ringwood takes you to Ashley Heath. From there it is a 1/2 mile walk to the visitor centre.

OS Grid Reference: SU107 057

Other places to go in Ringwood Forest

Facilities:

Activities

	Moors Valley Country Park has almost 20 miles of waymarked trails to follow as well as miles of other gravelled and grassy tracks to explore.
	Bring your own or hire a bike on site so you can enjoy the miles of way marked routes that allow you to explore the far reaches of the Park without fear of getting lost. Please help us to help everyone enjoy their time at Moors Valley by not cycling on the Play Trail.
	The park runs an extensive events programme as well as an education programme for schools. For more information about educational facilities at Moors Valley please visit www.moorsvalley.co.uk
	Fishing is allowed in Moors Lake. All you need is your fishing rod and a permit which can be bought at the Visitor Centre on site.
	From the shy roe deer which are best seen early morning to the dragonflies hovering over the parks many lakes in the midday sunshine to nightjars churring in the dusk light, Moors Valley is packed with wonderful wildlife to discover.
	A map of the orienteering course is available from the visitor centre. Why not try out our new Trail-O course which makes orienteering accessible to everyone.
	The Forestry Commission have a large barbecue for hire to families or groups.
	For younger children there is a fantastic play area with slides, tyres swings and fantasy castle which will keep them amused for hours.
	Located in the heart of the forest the Lookout provides stunning views across the tree tops towards the coast that makes the all the effort worth. It's easy to find - just follow the finger post signs.
	Why not GO APE! This hire ropes course is a must for anyone with a sense of adventure. As you can imagine this activity is very popular and advanced booking is essential to avoid disappointment. For more information or to book please call 0845 6439 215

Contact:

General Enquiries

023 8028 3141
e-mail: enquiries.new.forest@forestry.gsi.gov.uk