IMAGES of Dorset’s most beautiful locations will feature in the Landscape Photographer of the Year exhibition.

The display of work, which will be on show at Moors Valley Country Park at Ashley Heath in east Dorset from Saturday, October 11 to Sunday, November 23, will feature six award-winning and commended photographs from the county alongside 100 images of countryside from around the UK.

Among the shots is a photograph of the Jurassic Coast taken by teenager Jake Pike, which won the Youth Classic View category.

Other commended and highly commended Dorset images include photographs of the iconic Corfe Castle, Southbourne Beach, Parkstone and a shot of Sturminster Newton Mill reflecting in to the River Stour taken by Mark Simpson.

As well as exhibiting his image, Mark will be presenting an illustrated talk about his photographs at Moors Valley from 7pm on Friday, October 10, at the official opening of the exhibition. A limited number of tickets at £5 are now available.

The Landscape Photographer of the Year competition was founded by renowned landscape photographer, Dorset-based Charlie Waite, and Moors Valley is one of the few places outside London where it is possible to see the exhibition.

Charlie said: “You’re never short of inspiration when you explore the endless variety of landscapes found in our wonderful islands and there is joy to be had in photographing these landscapes.”

Moors Valley’s countryside interpretation ranger, Katie Davies, added: “The exhibition has become a highlight of our annual calendar and we know it brings joy to our visitors as the winter days approach.

“We are especially delighted that so many of this year’s photographs depict local scenes and can now be viewed here in Dorset by people who know and love the area.”

For information, call 01425 470721 or go online and visit the website moors-valley.co.uk