Thorne and Hatfield Moors is a vast wetland area in South Yorkshire, England, covering over 7,000 acres of peat bog, heathland, and wet grassland. The moors are a haven for wildlife, with numerous bird species, including the marsh harrier, Montagu's harrier, and the nightjar, as well as rare plants like the carnivorous sundew and bog cotton. The area is also home to several ancient monuments, including the Thorne Moor bell barrow, a Bronze Age burial site. Visitors can explore the moors through a network of footpaths, cycle trails, and horse riding routes, taking in the unique landscape and spotting the diverse range of flora and fauna.
Great place. Peaceful and a lovely place to walk your dog
Lovely place to walk your dogs but careful in summer as there are adders there
Beautiful wildlife - cuckoo, adders and sundew insect eating plants
Went for a walk there yesterday. Paths under water in parts after previous day's rain. Essential to take insect repellent. Birds not seen, presumed due to windy conditions.
Saw a Marsh Harrier from 5ft away when we rounded a corner and startled it. A beautiful pocket of wilderness tucked away yet close to Doncaster and the motorway network. Well worth a visit if you are interested in fauna and flora
Hatfield moor has better access, but Thorne moors is beautifully secluded, once you get past the old colliery tip. There's a footpath from Grange Road in Moorends or from Crowle at the other side.
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
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Great place. Peaceful and a lovely place to walk your dog
Lovely place to walk your dogs but careful in summer as there are adders there
Beautiful wildlife - cuckoo, adders and sundew insect eating plants
Went for a walk there yesterday. Paths under water in parts after previous day's rain. Essential to take insect repellent. Birds not seen, presumed due to windy conditions.
Saw a Marsh Harrier from 5ft away when we rounded a corner and startled it. A beautiful pocket of wilderness tucked away yet close to Doncaster and the motorway network. Well worth a visit if you are interested in fauna and flora
Hatfield moor has better access, but Thorne moors is beautifully secluded, once you get past the old colliery tip. There's a footpath from Grange Road in Moorends or from Crowle at the other side.
