Highmoor Farm
Our 60-acre farm in between Poole & Bournemouth is a much-loved green oasis where cattle, sheep and horses have grazed for generations
Did you know?
Located in the heart of Poole, Highmoor Farm is a vital resource for the local ecosystem. While it's not open to the public directly, there is public footpaths through the farm and we welcome visitors to see our animals while sticking to the footpaths at all time.
The farm plays a crucial role in sustaining the environment and supporting the animals in the area.
Spread across 60 acres, Highmoor Farm is a green oasis in the midst of a densely populated area.
The farm is located between Bournemouth University campus and the Talbot Heath nature reserve, making it an essential habitat for wildlife in the region.
For generations, the farm has been home to cattle, sheep, and horses, providing a natural grazing area for these animals. Highmoor Farm is the last remaining of six farms set up by the Talbot sisters in the nineteenth century to feed the people of Poole, and it remains an integral part of the local community.
Highmoor Farm is a key contributor to maintaining the natural balance of the region, and its efforts are greatly appreciated by the community and the wildlife that call it home.
Our Highland Cattle
Meet Our Beautiful Highland Cattle at Highmoor Farm
Highland cattle are a unique and beautiful breed of cattle, and we're lucky to have them on our farm at Highmoor. These majestic animals have a distinctive appearance with their long, shaggy coats and impressive horns, making them a sight to behold.
Our Highland cattle are an important part of our farm's ecosystem, helping to maintain the fields and providing natural fertilizers. We take great care in ensuring the welfare of our cattle, and they are free to roam the fields, grazing on natural vegetation.
Visitors walking on the public footpaths through the farm are welcome to view our Highland cattle from a safe distance. However, for your safety and the safety of our animals, we ask that you do not enter the fields or approach the animals.
Highland cattle are powerful animals, and they can be unpredictable, especially when they feel threatened or cornered.
Our Highland cattle are a cherished part of the farm, and we're proud to share their beauty and significance with others. Come and meet our Highland cattle at Highmoor Farm, admire them from a distance, and discover their unique characteristics and history.
Highland cattle are a unique and beautiful breed of cattle, and we're lucky to have them on our farm at Highmoor. These majestic animals have a distinctive appearance with their long, shaggy coats and impressive horns, making them a sight to behold.
Our Highland cattle are an important part of our farm's ecosystem, helping to maintain the fields and providing natural fertilizers. We take great care in ensuring the welfare of our cattle, and they are free to roam the fields, grazing on natural vegetation.
Visitors walking on the public footpaths through the farm are welcome to view our Highland cattle from a safe distance. However, for your safety and the safety of our animals, we ask that you do not enter the fields or approach the animals.
Highland cattle are powerful animals, and they can be unpredictable, especially when they feel threatened or cornered.
Our Highland cattle are a cherished part of the farm, and we're proud to share their beauty and significance with others. Come and meet our Highland cattle at Highmoor Farm, admire them from a distance, and discover their unique characteristics and history.
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Photo Credit to our lovely members of the Public that visit our farm and post these images on social media
Our Sheep
Discover Our Flock of Sheep at Highmoor Farm
Sheep have been an integral part of Highmoor Farm's history for generations, and they continue to play a vital role in our farming operations today. Our flock of sheep is a diverse group of breeds, each with their own unique characteristics and wool types.
Our sheep are free to roam the fields, grazing on natural vegetation and helping to maintain the land's biodiversity.
Visitors walking though the farm on the public footpaths can see our sheep up close.
However, we ask that you do not enter the fields or approach the sheep, as they can be easily frightened, and it's important to respect their space.
Sheep are gentle and peaceful creatures, and we're proud to have them as part of our farm's ecosystem. They play an important role in sustaining the land and providing us with natural resources, and we're grateful for their presence.
Sheep have been an integral part of Highmoor Farm's history for generations, and they continue to play a vital role in our farming operations today. Our flock of sheep is a diverse group of breeds, each with their own unique characteristics and wool types.
Our sheep are free to roam the fields, grazing on natural vegetation and helping to maintain the land's biodiversity.
Visitors walking though the farm on the public footpaths can see our sheep up close.
However, we ask that you do not enter the fields or approach the sheep, as they can be easily frightened, and it's important to respect their space.
Sheep are gentle and peaceful creatures, and we're proud to have them as part of our farm's ecosystem. They play an important role in sustaining the land and providing us with natural resources, and we're grateful for their presence.
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Photo Credit to our lovely members of the Public that visit our farm and post these images on social media
Our Local Wildlife
Highmoor Farm is not only home to our beloved Highland cattle and flock of sheep, but it's also a haven for a diverse range of local wildlife.
One of the most fascinating creatures that can be seen on our farm is the family of foxes that free roams the fields. These elusive and intelligent animals are a delight to observe.
Some rare and beautiful birds that can be seen on our farm such as the Song thrush. With its distinctive and melodic song, this bird is a treat for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. Other feathered friends that can be spotted on our farm include Dunnocks, Stonechat, Robins, Goldfinch, and many more.
We also have a thriving population of stag beetles that inhabit the farm's woodland areas. These magnificent insects are a sight to behold, with their distinctive jaws and impressive size.
At Highmoor Farm, we take great pride in our efforts to maintain the land's biodiversity, which in turn provides a habitat for a wealth of fascinating creatures. We invite visitors to our farm to explore and appreciate the wildlife that calls Highmoor Farm home, but we ask that you do so from a safe distance and respect the animals' natural habitats.
One of the most fascinating creatures that can be seen on our farm is the family of foxes that free roams the fields. These elusive and intelligent animals are a delight to observe.
Some rare and beautiful birds that can be seen on our farm such as the Song thrush. With its distinctive and melodic song, this bird is a treat for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. Other feathered friends that can be spotted on our farm include Dunnocks, Stonechat, Robins, Goldfinch, and many more.
We also have a thriving population of stag beetles that inhabit the farm's woodland areas. These magnificent insects are a sight to behold, with their distinctive jaws and impressive size.
At Highmoor Farm, we take great pride in our efforts to maintain the land's biodiversity, which in turn provides a habitat for a wealth of fascinating creatures. We invite visitors to our farm to explore and appreciate the wildlife that calls Highmoor Farm home, but we ask that you do so from a safe distance and respect the animals' natural habitats.
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Photo Credit to our lovely members of the Public that visit our farm and post these images on social media