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Copyright | | 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. | |  | Some moors are wild and remote places, but they are also
great for nature if you're prepared to look carefully. | |  | - 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 听 Tourist information - 01652 657053. | | e-mail | Natural
England: enquiries.yorkshumber@naturalengland.org.uk 听 Lincolnshire
Wildlife Trust - lincstrust@cix.co.uk | | Fax: | Natural
England - 01924 334535 | | Location map: | Multimap
of | | Grid reference: | Grid
reference: SE664094 | | Leaflet: | | | Key attractions: | Dragonflies.
Reptiles. Birds. | | Essential kit: | Mosquito
repellent - midges and mosquitoes are common in summer months. 听 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. 听 Pond dipping. 听 Bird watching
- look out for birds of prey including Merlin, Sparrowhawk and Hen Harrier. Woodlark:
March-July is the best time. 听 Nightjars - watch out for their distinctive
flight patterns which is jerky and dynamic. Nightjar evening walks available via
Natural England.
听 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. 听 Programme of
guided walks, events and open days. | | Safety
first: | Do not touch snakes such as Adders. 听 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. 听 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. 听 Guided walks - call 01924 334500. | | Charges: | Free. |
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