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Days Out Are For Dogs Too
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Last Updated:
21 Jun 2026
Moors Valley is a managed country park and forest visitor attraction near Bournemouth, offering proper facilities alongside trails, lake and forest landscapes. Dogs are welcome inside the Visitor Centre and restaurant on leads, in designated dog-friendly seating and out on the patio, so everyone can stay together while refuelling or sheltering from sudden rain. Lead rules apply in busy areas, around Moors Lake and beneath Go Ape paths, but the rest of the park welcomes calmer mooching with a well-behaved dog in tow.
Beyond the Visitor Centre, the park offers marked trails, a Play Trail with Gruffalo sculptures, cycle hire, adventure golf and Go Ape. Dogs can join on leads in the Go Ape Nets Adventure and along most footpaths beneath the high ropes.
Two designated paddling areas give water-loving dogs a chance to splash and practical perks include 16 dog waste bins, water bowls near the Visitor Centre and a self-service dog wash for post-adventure mud. The park is open daily with official parking and facilities.
Good to know:
Water bowls available
Treats available
Doggy Menu available
Dog Policy:
Dogs are welcome on leads in busy areas, the Visitor Centre, restaurant, Play Trail, around Moors Lake and on Go Ape paths. Play areas, the train, events and the golf course stay dog-free, so plan accordingly.
