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Heathland | Thorne and Hatfield Moors

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Thorne Moor in Yorkshire is being restored as heathland habitat. This area of peatland has everything that a Dragonfly needs. There's plenty of still water and many insects to eat.

It's one of the best places in the North to see these creatures - a total of 20 different species of Dragon and Damselfly can be found here.

Heathland Index (Image: Whitbarrow c/o Natural England and Glendell)

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Some moors are wild and remote places, but they are also great for nature if you're prepared to look carefully.

Heathland activities (Image: Thorne Moor c/o Natural England and Peter Raworth)

Heathland activities

  • Heathlands are good places for wildlife watchers because they are ideal habitats for reptiles and rare plants.

Thorne and Hatfield Moors - Visitor Guide

Address:

Thorne Moor, Thorne, Yorkshire.

Postcode DN8 5
Telephone:

Natural England - 01924 334500

 

Tourist information - 01652 657053.

e-mail

Natural England:

enquiries.yorkshumber@naturalengland.org.uk

 

Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - lincstrust@cix.co.uk

Fax:

Natural England - 01924 334535

Location map:Multimap of local area
Grid reference:Grid reference: SE664094
Leaflet: Natural England reserve leaflet
Key attractions:

Dragonflies. Reptiles. Birds.

Essential kit:

Mosquito repellent - midges and mosquitoes are common in summer months.

 

Water proof clothing and footwear.

Nature watching:

Peatland habitat: waymarked paths provide a good overview of the area with viewing platforms and hides en route. There is also viewing tower.

 

Pond dipping.

 

Bird watching - look out for birds of prey including Merlin, Sparrowhawk and Hen Harrier. Woodlark: March-July is the best time.

 

Nightjars - watch out for their distinctive flight patterns which is jerky and dynamic. Nightjar evening walks available via Natural England.

 

Wild walk - the Peatlands Way is a 50 mile circular footpath route in North Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire linking the historic settlements of Thorne, Crowle, Belton, Epworth, Haxey, Wroot, Kirk Bramwith and Sykehouse.

 

Programme of guided walks, events and open days.

Safety first:

Do not touch snakes such as Adders.

 

Keep to paths - some old peat workings and ditches contain deep water and saturated peat.

Facilities:The nearest toilets and refreshments are in local towns and villages.
Access:

Some parts of the reserve are wheelchair accessible.

Getting there:

By road: The nearest large towns to the reserve are Doncaster and Scunthorpe. Follow the signs for Thorne on the A18/M18/M180.

 

By rail: There are train stations at Thorne and Crowle - ring South Yorkshire transport - 01709 515151.

By bus: Bus services - call 01302 734309.

Car parking: Park with care along Grange Road or at the Winning Post Centre in the village of Moorends.

Opening times:

Open all hours. Nightjar evening walks.

 

Guided walks - call 01924 334500.

Charges:Free.
        
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