Welcome to Horton Heath

Horton Heath is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. The village is situated between the towns of Wimborne and Ferndown, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Horton Heath is a peaceful and quiet village, with a population of around 1,000 people. The village has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year.

One of the main attractions of Horton Heath is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, fields and woodland, making it the perfect place for walking, cycling and exploring. There are many footpaths and bridleways in the area, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Horton Heath is also home to several nature reserves, which are home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies and wildflowers.

Despite its rural location, Horton Heath is well-connected to the rest of Dorset and the wider region. The village is located just a few miles from the A31, which provides easy access to Bournemouth, Poole and Southampton. The nearby towns of Wimborne and Ferndown offer a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. Overall, Horton Heath is a charming and picturesque village, which offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life.

Local Weather

Freezing fog

Temp: -0.6°C

Feels Like: -2.6°C

Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Three Legged Cross First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Justine Horn	Church Road Three Legged Cross Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 6RF 01202822460 School Website
Emmanuel Middle Church Of England Middle School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Rob Christopher	Howe Lane Verwood BH31 6JF 1202828100 School Website
Verwood Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Adam Parsons	Howe Lane Verwood Dorset BH31 6JF 1202822652 School Website
West Moors St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Roy Sewell	Station Road West Moors Ferndown Dorset BH22 0JF 01202874838 School Website
Hillside Community First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr David Graves	Hillside Road Verwood Dorset BH31 7HE 1202822737 School Website
Trinity Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Green	Coopers Lane Verwood Dorset BH31 7PG 1202821704 School Website
Oakhurst Community First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Clark	Shaftesbury Road West Moors Ferndown Dorset BH22 0DY 01202871577 School Website
St James Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Lawford	Gaunts Common Wimborne Dorset BH21 4JN 1258840669 School Website
West Moors Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Deborah Craddock	Heathfield Way West Moors Ferndown Dorset BH22 0DA 01202872474 School Website
Ferndown Upper School Community School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Philip Jones	Cherry Grove Ferndown Dorset BH22 9EY 01202871243 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 8.88 Miles

Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 9.07 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 9.31 Miles

Pokesdown Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL 9.36 Miles

Christchurch Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL 9.81 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A-Line Private Hire 01202 820408 7 Monmouth Dr, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6TN 2.19 Miles
Dorset Chauffer Service Ltd 01202 825852 Liberty Close, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 6SY 2.22 Miles
Dorset Chauffer Service T/As Dcs Limos 01202 870254 Unit 15, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 6SY 2.22 Miles
Dcs Limos 01202 870254 Unit 15, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 6SY 2.22 Miles
Travelrunners Taxis 01202 233052 Hazelwood Drive, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6YG 2.30 Miles
Premier Carriage Ltd 01202 822659 251 Ringwood Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7AG 2.72 Miles
Abacus Minibus Leasing And Sales 01202 862182 13-19 Johnson Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 7SE 3.12 Miles
Coastal Cabs 01202 896888 22 Haviland Rd, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 7RG 3.13 Miles
Taxi Buzz 01202 892858 10 Whittle Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 7RU 3.26 Miles
Century Cars 01202 896100 1A Beaufoys Av, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9RQ 3.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh21 Horon Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Cross Keys No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Church Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Three Legged Cross Po Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh21 Crab Orchard No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 - Petrol Depot No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh31 Verwood School Opposite Verwood School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Lower Row No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh22 Woodside Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Jubliee Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh31 Margards Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh31 Dewlands Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh31 Budgens Verwood Manor Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Woodlands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh21 Haythorne Horton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Rushmore House	67-71 Church Road Three Legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6RQ
Lake Road Surgery	Lake Road Verwood Dorset BH31 6EH
Lake Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lake Road Verwood BH31 6EH
West Moors Village Surgery 01202 865800	West Moors Group Practice 175 Station Rd,West Moors Ferndown Dorset BH22 0HX
The Verwood Surgery 01202 825353	The Verwood Surgery 15 Station Road Verwood Dorset BH31 7PY

Local Stores

Verwood - Ringwood Road
Ringwood Road
Verwood
Dorset
BH31 7AL
01202 823901
Store Website
2.52 miles

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SPAR West Moors
145 - 147 Station Road
West Moors
Ferndown
BH22 0HT
01202 872714
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dumbledore Vets Ltd
Westcroft Business Park Oakdene Drive Three Legged Cross Wimbourne Dorset BH21 6FQ hello@dumbledorevets.co.uk Website 1.08 miles
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Three Cross Veterinary Surgery
Welyndale Verwood Road Three Legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6RR 01202 829 436 info@threecrossvets.co.uk Website 1.74 miles
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The Barn Equine Surgery
Ringwood Road Three Legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6RE 01202 823512 enquiries@barnequine.co.uk Website 1.82 miles
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Lynwood Vets
19 Station Road Verwood Dorset BH31 7PY 01202 826956 vets@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 2.23 miles
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Cedar Veterinary Group
17 Ringwood Road Verwood Dorset BH31 7AA 01202 825217 enquiries@cedarvets.com Website 2.29 miles
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Ferndown Family Vets
353 Wimborne Road West Stapehill Ferndown Dorset BH21 7NW 01202 877811 info@ferndownfamilyvets.co.uk Website 3.50 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

River Avon Somerley Hampshire
This 5.5 Mile Route Takes You Across The Somerley Estate Nature Reserve Along A Beautiful Stretch Of The River Avon, Through Woodland And Back Down The Valley To To Retrace The Stretch Along The River. There Are Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Route To Suite Your Needs. The Bridge Ringwood Lancashire BH24 3PP 5.71 miles On The A338 Take The Turning Over Ibsley Bridge (Grid Ref Su 149 096) And Park On The Gravel Lay-By Just Over The Bridge.

Location what3words vessel.reports.scrapping

Ibsley Plateau New Forest
This Walk Takes You Up Onto Ibsley Common With Its Stunning Views Out Over The Northern New Forest. At The Top Are The Remains Of A World War 2 Tracking Station And Its Air-Raid Shelter. There Are Boards Telling Its Story.The Marked Map Route Is 4.5 Miles, But There Are Numerous Paths At The Top, Allowing The Dog Walker To Pick A Route Of What Ever Length They Feel Up To. Unnamed Road Ringwood Lancashire BH24 3NF 6.88 miles Park At Grid Reference Su 172 088, Cross The Road And Climb The Hill Until You Meet The Main Path.

Location what3words highs.lavished.mountains

Abbotswell To Fritham
Abbots Well Rd Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2JD 8.18 miles Abbotswell Car Park Sp6 2Jd; Fritham Car Park So43 7Hj

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Frogham Pub Walk New Forest
The Route Is Mainly Across Heath-Land With Stunning Views Across The Forest, But It Also Includes A Few Fields And Some Beech Woodland. The Is A Dog Friendly Pub In Frogham. Meadow Pipit Abbots Well Rd Frogham Fordingbridge SP6 2JD 8.20 miles Start Either At The Windmill Hill Car Park In Frogham Or The Foresters Arms Pub In Frogham. The Marked Route Is About 5 Miles But, As It Is Mainly Open Country, You Can Easily Shorten It To Suit The Time You Have.

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Martin Downs Nature Reserve
Easy Walk Across The Martine Downs Nature Reserve. Plenty Of Walk Options And Historic Sights To See. There Is A Map In The Car Park To Find A Route. Martin Down Nature Reserve Lancashire 8.81 miles

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Disused Railway At Burley
Pound Ln Burley Ringwood BH24 4EF 8.94 miles Burbush Car Park, Pound Lane, Burley Bh24 4Ef

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°C

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