Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is based in Ringwood, Hampshire, and offers a professional and friendly team to help you have a great time and enjoy the experiences available.

At Moors Valley Country Park and Forest you will find all of the below activities, facilities, and important information.

Activities at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest include:

Fishing
Orienteering
Moors Valley Country Park

Moors Valley Cycle Hire
Hawk Walks

We have also included their opening times and contact details. If you have any questions, you can contact the venue directly.

Facilities

Refreshments

Picnic Area

Shops

Disabled Access

Toilets

Baby Changing

Parking

Viewing Area

WiFi

Activities available in this location

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Open Times

Open times may vary.

Contact

01425 470721

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Horton Road
Ashley Heath
Ringwood
Hampshire
BH24 2ET

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Orienteering

Age Appropriate

Children
Teenagers
Adults

Location

Outdoor

There is a permanent orienteering course set up in the Forest with a range of courses to suit different abilities. An Orienteering Pack, including maps, course card and introductory leaflets is available from the Information Point in the Visitor Centre at a cost of 3.00 per map pack.

Useful Information

A Mountain Bike Orienteering Pack which shows the markers which can be visited by bike both in the Forest at Moors Valley and also in Ringwood North Forest is also available and priced at £3.00 per map pack.

Schools and groups are welcome to use the orienteering facility at Moors Valley.

If you require large numbers of orienteering packs for your group for a self-led visit, please order these in advance on 01425 470721. When buying 10 or more orienteering packs the price is discounted to £2.00 per map pack.

Moors Valley Country Park

Age Appropriate

Children
Teenagers
Adults

Location

Outdoor

At Moors Valley, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Out in the Forest, discover the Play Trail with its unique pieces of wooden play equipment, which includes the Tree Top Trail; a 5 metre high and 200 metre long wooden walk way. There are also two imaginative play areas close to the Visitor Centre. Hop aboard an authentic steam train at the Moors Valley Railway, explore the range of cycling and walking trails or swing between the tree tops at Go Ape.

Useful Information

We highly recommend that all first time visitors pop in to the Visitor Centre to pick up a map leaflet where our friendly Rangers are on hand to point you in the right direction and answer any questions you may have. Cycle hire is available on site. Seasons Kitchen and Coffee Barn, which is located in the Visitor Centre, is open daily to serve hot meals, drinks and snacks.

Moors Valley Cycle Hire

Age Appropriate

Children
Teenagers
Adults

Location

Follow waymarked cycle routes, make your own route along the many miles of gravel tracks or explore beyond the boundaries of Moors Valley. Mountain bikes in all sizes along with trailers, tag-a-longs and child seats are available to hire every day of the year (except 25th Dec).

Two ‘Tramper’ mobility scooters are also available to hire from Cycle Hire as part of the South West Countryside Mobility Scheme.

Useful Information

We have a large fleet of adults bikes and a good selection of child bikes in various sizes, plus child seats, trailers and tag-a-longs. It is not possible to reserve bikes in advance; they are available on a first come first served basis.
Proof of identity is essential (photo ID card, driving licence or signed credit card) Deposit: £10.00 per 4 bikes – CASH ONLY.
Please be aware that loss or damage to any cycle or trailer is the hirer’s responsibility and any damages must be paid for.

Hawk Walks

Age Appropriate

Children
Teenagers
Adults

Location

Outdoor

Take a gentle stroll around the forest with free flying hawks following on and flying to your gloved hand! The walk includes an informative introduction about the hawks and their handling, as well as equipment used. The hawks will be chosen to suit your level of confidence. During the initial walk, you will have the chance to hold a hawk, if you wish. You will also be shown how to recall and reward the hawks once they have been released for free flying.

Useful Information

Further information and price listings can be found on either the Moors Valley or Hawks in the Forest websites.

Fishing

Age Appropriate

Children
Teenagers
Adults

Location

Outdoor

The following fish of quality size are regularly caught: Roach, Rudd, Tench, Perch and Dace. The Moors Lake was dug in 1985, primarily to help control flooding along the lower reaches of the Moors River south of the Country Park; it is fed by the Moors River, has a maximum depth of 2 metres, a natural clay bottom and covers an area of 9 acres. The Rangers organise fishing tuition for children in the summer holidays with experienced angling coaches.

Useful Information

Fishing is permitted on the west bank of Moors Lake from the 16th June to the 14th March, everyday from 8.30am. The park closing time varies throughout the year, please checking opening times for details. A day ticket must be purchased from the Information Point in the Visitor Centre prior to starting fishing.
Please note: at times of particularly high water, a number of the fishing bays may be submerged. The Rangers reserve the right to reserve fishing swims for fishing tuition sessions and events at any time. Please call to check availability.