2026
Morley Hayes may be known for its beautiful views, freshly mown greens, and picturesque fairways, but the estate supports much more than golf. The golf courses occupy less than half of the 300-acre site, leaving extensive areas of woodland, veteran trees, grassland, and other habitats where wildlife can thrive.
While birdies and eagles may be the aim on the course, an ecological survey of the wider estate recorded evidence of no fewer than 500 species of flora and fauna. According to local professional ecologist Beverley Rhodes, these include red kites, peregrine falcons, fallow deer, otters, soprano pipistrelle bats, and a diverse range of fungi.
This diversity is supported both by the variety of habitats across Morley Hayes and the estate's position at the centre of a network of designated Local Wildlife Sites, enabling it to act as an important ecological connection across the wider landscape.
Through its ongoing land management programme, Morley Hayes is working to further enhance these habitats by reducing mowing in selected areas, installing bat and owl boxes, and establishing wildflowers around the courses. Together, these measures demonstrate how golf and thoughtful land management can provide valuable space for wildlife to flourish.
