Top 5 dog walks in Northamptonshire
Dog owners in Northamptonshire are often asking me for recommendations on great woodland dog walks to take their four-legged friends to. So, I thought I would write about my 5 favourite dog walking locations in Northamptonshire. I will be looking at the East of Northamptonshire specifically in this article, if you have any additional locations to add then please let me know and I will go ahead and check them out.
1. Everdon Stubbs
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This dog walk in Everden Stubbs, Northamptonshire is perfect for people who are looking for a quiet and peaceful walk around a beautiful woodland area. The car park is very small but despite being numerous times, I am yet to have not found a space as it is always seems so quiet here. There are no toilets provided or other facilities.
This steady, easy walk starts with an open area and an information sign which provides a history of the ancient woodland. There are then 3 different routes you can take to explore, each one looping around the woodland area. Perfect for families with children and an ideal picnic location, this woodland has a lot to offer including sweet chestnut, hazel and beautiful oak trees of interesting shapes and sizes.
The best time to visit this woodland, and by far the most popular time would be from April to May, as there are an abundance of bluebells which are absolutely breath taking.
Total length of the circular walk: 2.43 km (1.51 mi)
2. BADBY WOODS
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Badby Woods is another steady, easy and quiet walk here in Northamptonshire. The last time I visited Badby Woods was for a client portrait session - it was midday on a Saturday and we didn’t bump into a single person!
There is a small car park located on the outside of the woods, with only a short 5-minute walk until you reach the woodland entrance. From here, you can then explore this reasomably-sized woodland, with spectacular views and open spaces.
Similar to Everdon Stubbs, visit here in April and May time, the woodland will be in abundance of wild bluebells which makes it feel like a magical and rather special place to visit. There are no toilets or other facilities provided.
Total length of the circular walk: Total distance: 4.13 km (2.57 mi)
3. HARLESTONE FIRS
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Harlestone Firs is a beautiful woodland that is hugely popular with dog walkers. Plenty of free parking and a lovely coffee trailer within the woodland, this park is not one that disappoints. It’s an amazing place to enjoy the changes in the seasons. I particularly love it when the ferns change from green to gold! There’s also plenty of wildlife with squirrels and woodlands birds to look out for on the way around.
Opposite the woodland area is a garden centre with additional free parking, cafe and toilets.
This is a popular walk and can be busy with families and children, particularly in the summer months.
Total distance: 5.20 km (3.23 mi)
4. SALCEY FOREST
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This magnificent Salcey Forest woodland has many miles of ancient wood banks, building remains and ancient trees. This is a busy walk popular for dog walkers and families. The park includes an onsite cafe and adventure play area for children.
This is a large, flat woodland which has a large pay and display car park.
Total distance: 10.08 km (6.27 mi)
5. Brixworth Country Park/PITSFORD RESERVOIR
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With a 7-mile circular walk around the reservoir, you are guarenteed to see plenty of birds and wildlife at Brixworth Country Park! A popular walk for dog walkers and families, this park consists of an onsite cafe, bike hire and children’s adventure play area.
The path around the reservoir is a hard surface which means this is a great place to visit during the winter months as you won’t get muddy.
There is ample pay and display parking and toilets at this location. Please note this location does become extremely busy particularly in the summer.
Total distance: 12.08 km (7.23 mi)
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