Moors Valley

Moors Valley is a managed country park and forest visitor attraction near Bournemouth, set across more than 800 acres of woodland and lake landscape. Dogs on leads are welcome inside the Visitor Centre and in the Seasons Restaurant, where a dedicated dog-friendly seating area means the whole group can refuel together — or retreat from a sudden downpour — without anyone waiting outside.

Beyond the Visitor Centre, the park offers marked walking and cycling trails, a Play Trail with Gruffalo sculptures, cycle hire, adventure golf and Go Ape. Dogs on leads can walk the footpaths beneath the high ropes courses and are welcome along the Play Trail route. Two designated paddling spots give water-loving dogs a proper splash, and practical perks include dog waste bins throughout the park, water bowls near the Visitor Centre and a self-service dog wash for post-adventure mud. The park is open daily with on-site paid parking.

Play areas, the golf course, events and Forest Segway sessions are dog-free zones, so a quick check of the map before setting off keeps the day running smoothly.