M1 Junction 15 Forest dog walks, Northamptonshire

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M1 Junction 15 Forest dog walks, Northamptonshire - Dog walks in Northamptonshire
M1 Junction 15 Forest dog walks, Northamptonshire - Dog walks in Northamptonshire
M1 Junction 15 Forest dog walks, Northamptonshire - Dog walks in Northamptonshire
M1 Junction 15 Forest dog walks, Northamptonshire - Dog walks in Northamptonshire

Description

Dogs can run freely in this small survivor of a former royal hunting forest, where the ancient oak trees are known as 'druids'. In the school holidays there's plenty for kids to do, and a separate car park for the busier part of the forest.

Disabled Access Available
Refreshments Available
WC Available
Free Parking Not Available
Children's Activities Available
No Height Restriction
Sleep Not Available

Details

GPS coords for car park: 52.1581, -0.8422  P&D gated car park, closes at 1900 in summer. Cafe, WC, children's play area.

Full Walk Details

Walk 1

Salcey Forest is immensely popular and crowded on sunny days during the school holidays and weekends. We've given two walks here, as dogs may prefer the leafy solitude of the second walk at busy periods.  There are three marked trails through the woods on well maintained paths.   The first trail (15-20minutes) is 0.75 mile and according to the information given is suitable for wheelchair users.   The second trail is 1.5 miles, and the third trail is 6 miles.   Salcey Forest is a small survivor of a former royal hunting forest, and contains ancient oak trees known as 'druids' that are said to be over 500 years old. With a keen eye, ancient wood banks and the remains of buildings can still be seen. There is plenty for all the family to do here, although the Treetop walk is strictly for humans!

Walk 2   At the crossroads after Hartwell village go straight on, signed Stoke Goldington, Hackleton. Ignore the apparent first car park – this is private. Continue to the next car park on the right hand side. There are no facilities here except the free car park.  There are great paths here through Forestry Commission land. One route is waymarked with white arrows, and leads through woodland. This walk is ideal for dogs, and is popular with local dog walkers. Paths are shared with cyclists, and some cooperation is required with them.