The 43 best walking spots in Northamptonshire

Beautiful forest with wide hard packed earth paths. We went during a particularly dry spring and the paths were pretty much entirely solid requiring no special footwear. Around wetter parts of the year wellies would be a must. The parking isn't amazing with having to park on a busy road and then cross it afterwards. This doesn't detract from the beauty and relaxing quietness of the forest.

A lovely, characterful country gastro pub which did not disappoint. Calm, friendly atmosphere with a no-rush bike, leaving us free to take our time despite it being busy. Food was tasty, hot and nicely presented and dietary needs accommodated with understanding and without fuss. Will definitely revisit!

Lovely peaceful walk amongst all the trees and birds. The only downside is the inconsiderate dog walkers who think there is a poo fairy in the woods who goes around picking after these lazy people .

This is by far my most favourite place to be in Northampton. It's a tranquil and scenic space to explore and destress. In a world where being ultra busy is accepted as the norm. Please take some time to recerge and explore this beautiful landscape. The walk can be as long as you want it to be. I've committed to a short 20 minutes to exceeding 2 hours exploring the vast perimeter of the woodland. Parking is okay but should be on the other side of the road. Please do not let this detract you from making a visit, though. You might even spot the occasional muntjac wandering around the depths of the firs offering.

Beautiful place to walk, however, if your sense of direction isn't too great, you can get lost quite easily. Beautiful walk, chestnut trees, and very suitable for dog walking too!

Harlestone Firs is home to one of the most dramatic and beautiful Cathedrals of Nature. The Beech Avenue at the far end of the paved roadway is truly glorious when the canopy of leaves are in full summer dress and again in October. I promise you won’t be disappointed. It’s also a varied woodland offering many amazing opportunities where a creative photographer can allow their imagination to wander and explore images that you didn’t know existed. It’s an altogether wonderful place to spend many hours in imaginative thinking.

This is a great place to go for a walk, and probably a run too if you like running. It's a dog friendly place too, and dogs definitely like running. Nature is good for you, so visit and have a walk, just make sure you have appropriate clothes for the weather. I always carry a bottle of water, flapjacks or similar, and a camera.

Love Irchester country park it's got lots of different walks, great accessibility to most however an electric chair is a benefit as it can be hilly in places. The are surprises along the way for the children.There is a cafe, a counter outside for ice creams, teas, coffee, hot chocolate, sausage rolls, crisps, pasties and cakes. With picnic benches around to sit on. Beautiful play ground for the children. Tree top climb and great toilet facilities for all abilities

Irchester Country Park is a fantastic place for a family day out! It's a very big, beautiful, and family-friendly park with plenty of natural areas to explore. There are lovely walking trails, wooded areas, and open spaces that make it perfect for picnics or just enjoying nature. The large play area is great for kids, and there’s plenty of parking available, which makes things super convenient. It's definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a peaceful outdoor escape!

A really well-kept country park with plenty of parking space for a reasonable price. The huge playground for the children, dino path and (paid) climbing attraction can guarantee a day full of attractions for families. We visited on Saturday so we missed the narrow gauge train museum (open only on Sundays). However, we had a fantastic couple of hours in there!

A lovely park with a variety of paths. Well maintained and accessible. Plenty of parking at only £3.50 for the day.

What an amazing country park! Various trails available, large playground with lots of space for a picnic, cafe and toilets and plenty of parking. There are also treehouses for kids to play in the forest - thoroughly enjoyed the visit!

Great for dogs and children lots of different walks. Plenty of parking £3.50 for 12 hours. Toilets and cafe on site. Good play areas and lots of wild life. Well kept and maintained.

Beautiful country park, perfect for walking and cycling. The children’s play area is clean and well-equipped, making it ideal for families. Plenty of parking is available, with gates closing at 5 pm, but there’s additional parking outside. Highly recommended for a day out!

Really nice country park with lots of options for walks and children's play. We loved all the play installations spread over the woodland, our little toddler loved it. Would highly recommend for families. Also has a little tea room.

Lovely.place to walk around. Could do with some of the walkways having some work done though to prevent them getting large puddles on in wet weather. The other day puddle all the way across the walk way, about four foot along it and soggy muddy grass either side.

Is the first time we get here and we were lucky to have snow falling too 🥰🌧🌦❄ (in April 😱). The kids had lovely time, running, riding their bikes, ball playing. Is very adequate for large family with kids, dogs walking, running 🏃‍♂️ or just to have a blanket on the grass and enjoy the English weather (four seasons in a day 🌞🌦🌩☔🤣🤣)

walked around 6 km with a long chat with my cousin. the place was very beautiful.

This location provides an excellent environment for children's walking and cycling activities. Carpark is free

Beautiful park. Ideal for walks, jogging, bike riding or picnic (weather permitting). Parking at the front of the park can get congested at times. Lovely countryside. Great wildlife. The only thing missing is toilets and a playground area for children. We'll worth a visit.

Beautiful flat path around, free parking as you turn in the road for the park on the left. Good access for all as laid path

good walk about 6000 steps. dig and kids enjoy it parking is cheap and safe. I haven't used the cafe but seem to have lots of options

How lovely! Nice and local to Northampton centre. 15mins away with good parking at £3.50 for 12hours. Well maintained paths, playground and a cafe with vegan treats. Thoroughly enjoyed the views. We even saw some grazing cows.

A wonderful, quiet place to relax, stroll, spend time with family, or have a picnic. A beautiful place full of nature, unfortunately regularly devastated by trash left by visitors.

A really lovely country park, route around the reservoir is just under 5K and really pleasant. Ice cream in the cafe afterwards was top notch. Paying for parking can be fiddly if you haven’t got change .. Apple Pay on my phone wouldn’t work, but was able to sort via the paybyphone app. A great place to relax and spend a few hours.

Sywell Country Park is the sort of place where dogs think they’ve died and gone to heaven. Long winding paths, open spaces to tear around, and a reservoir big enough to make them dream of a career in wildfowl management. If your dog loves a good walk, this is basically Disneyland. You’ll see everything from tiny dachshunds strutting like they own the place to labradors leaping into the water with the grace of a cannonball. The trails are great for humans too. They’re easy enough that you can stroll along happily with a coffee, but varied enough to make you feel like you’ve actually achieved something by the end. There are woods, lakeside stretches and enough benches to stage a sit down protest if your legs give up. Families love it here as well. The kids’ play areas are the sort of contraptions that would make most adults secretly want to have a go, and there’s enough space for little ones to burn off every ounce of sugar they’ve ever eaten. Meanwhile, parents can collapse with a coffee from the café and watch the chaos unfold. Speaking of the café, it’s a handy pit stop and the cake portions are generous enough to make you forgive the occasional goose giving you side eye for not sharing. Bring snacks, bring patience and bring a camera because there’s always something entertaining going on – whether it’s a spaniel launching itself joyfully into the reservoir or a toddler trying to befriend a duck. Sywell is funny, friendly and full of life. It’s the perfect mix of nature, play and people watching, and you always leave with a happy dog, tired kids and the smug glow of having “done a proper walk.” Five stars and one honorary medal to the geese for keeping everyone on their toes.

Great place for a long walk, a big lake birds, beautiful view.

Kids soft play area behind the cafeteria dirty has been cleaned the gate doesn’t have a lock and kids can enter into a heavy machinery area.

A lovely place to come for a walk around, great play area for kids. Only downside is the parking, it's often v busy and quite expensive

We should have checked the reviews before going. Not only the parking prices are higher than some other locations, I was told to pay the full penalty charge (the same as not paying at all) for unknowingly staying more than the time I initially paid for (even though the time I actually paid and drove to leave was within the time). I paid for 2 hours on the day. The walking route around the forest wasn't too big. It was not as expected. I wouldn't go here again.

A nice walk but wont be coming back due to the high car parking charge. I heard parking in the layby outside will get you a parking fine. Go to Harlestone Firs Forest Walk - its free!

Salcey Forest is stunning - a bit of a drive from Bedford but really worth it, especially when the weather is nice as you can spend all day there. There are several "play" areas (one at the main entrance, where the cafe is; others along the path, one where you can build your own den, another where you are in a fairy village), beautiful scenery, a treetop walk and, of course, the Zog trail. The kids really go crazy for it; you have the download the app but then you can "see" Zog and his friends on your videos and photos, with lots of fun dragon lessons to partake in. The cafe serves very nice food, the parking is reasonable (and overflow car park not too far to walk - the only inconvenient thing is you can't always pay by card so you have to do so at the information desk) and you can even rent bicycles to take around the forest. Highly recommend with kids of any age.

Amazing forest walk experience

Visiting Northampton for a little get away and came across this fabulous spot. We had a really lovely 6 mile walk, beautiful scenery, nice walks, with a number of different routes to take depending on how far you wanted to walk. There are cycle routes, bridal ways, short, medium or long walks, and routes which engage children. We took the long route, which had multiple places to stop for a rest along the way. Parking was reasonable priced, toilets were very clean. Didn't go in the cafe. There is a play area for the kids at the start and another towards the end, and ping pong tables for all ages too. Unfortunately the tree top wasn't open, and didn't look like it had been for a while. Would highly recommend.

Had an absolutely amazing day out. We did the long 6 mile walk which was lovely but unfortunately we didnt catch a glimpse of any deers or woodpeckers! Mostly flat not many hills etc, varied terrain. Car park on site paying, or few free spots on roadside if lucky! Theres a cafe and public toilets and a picnic area and a few childrens play areas.

It’s always a great park to go to, with a nice cafe, the bird cages, the playground and sports areas all available. The grounds are always kept neat and tidy and the park is very nice to walk around. There are large areas of grass to play sports on and there are bookable tennis courts. The playground is very large with a large variety of things to do. The pond area is also very nice.

Beautiful park with a lovely cafe serving a variety of foods and beverages. They also had a fantastic area of gorgeous birds to see amongst so many other areas to explore!

A lovely park with plenty of amusements for the kids, aviaries, a cafe serving drinks light snacks and meals. Live brass bands etc playing in the bandstand on Sunday afternoons in summer. Thoroughly recommended and it's free to enter.

I like this little park as it had a lot of benches to sit. Not too many dog walkers, so anyone scared of dogs can feel free. Nice trees to protect you from the heat on a sunny day. A cafeteria that sells drinks and ice cream

Parking is always an issue with this location, however I wouldn't want less park in order to create a car park. Very clean park when I went, big kids play area, lovely cafe with toilets which was great!

I'm in a group who meets up for a funday Sunday for the afternoon. We play boules and various other games, too. We always bring snacks and drinks. It is a fantastic end for us at the end of the week.

We love Abington Park, in any weather it's such a nice place to go. There is so much to say about it... There are two main green spaces/ parks, both with full site maps at the main entrance points if you need to orientate yourself in the first few visits. I did recently notice a new sign for the park run they've set up. The sign was located between the big pond and the football pitch on the path running juxtaposed to the play area path. The running route they've set up is for beginners through to experienced and there are new post markers installed around route (around the football pitch and mini forest) shown on the sign post for distance/route reminders, etc. We tend to walk our dog all over and meet with friends, letting the children explore the winding paths & through the trees. I've never seen so many squirrels in my life in one place, so that's always cute. The big pond is great for wildlife and seeing different birds, we have seen Herons in the smaller pond too. The birds (ducks/geese/swans/Moorhens/seagulls/pigeons, etc) have all been fed too often, so they are really greedy and will approach if you stand still. The boating lake next to the big pond is great if you have remote control boats. In the summer, it also has ride on mini boats and pedalos you have to pay to use. There tends to be a fair in summer near the play area. And you will often see people gather here for parties with tents/pop up gazebos etc, dotted everywhere, so it's really family friendly, and most people you see will talk or smile. You will feel the community spirit for sure if you want to. The play area is great for the kids. They've recently fixed some items (roundabout/landrover, etc) and built a new climbing frame for Littler Littles. Theres something for all ages here! In the warmer months there are usually 2 ice cream trucks parked near the traffic lights near the play area if in need of a yummy treat. Crossing over the traffic lights past the play area and ear the church, youll find the museum/band stand/cafe/toilets/bird walk. The cafe is great if you need a hot / cold drink or little ones fancy some ice cream in any weather - indoor & outdoor seating is available and they also have a nice lunch selection too. It's a little pricey for a quick bite, but it shouldn't put you off if you're not expecting to eat or drink there. The cafe also sells balls/Frisbees/bubbles, etc, so if you're going for a spontaneous visit, it's very handy. Near the cafe is the bird walk, which I think is open through the week, I know it's usually open until around 3 pm on Saturdays but not Sundays, I find. The museum is one place I keep meaning to explore but don't get around to doing, but that looks good. They often have events throughout the year advertised at the traffic light crossing between the two green spaces. There is sometimes a band playing on the band stand but mostly it's empty and the kids can go check it out. Over all its well maintained dog friendly park with lots to do, something for everyone... you'll often see the ground people maintaining it, driving around doing what they do best.

Stanwick Lakes: A Nature Lover's Haven successfully blends conservation, recreation, and education. It’s not a manicured country park but a wonderfully wild and spacious place to enjoy the outdoors. Perfect for a full day out with the family, a refreshing bike ride, or a quiet walk with the dog. The car parking fee (which goes towards maintaining the reserve) can catch first-timers off guard, so it's best to budget for that. While there's a nice café, it can get very busy on weekends. Many visitors bring a picnic to enjoy at one of the numerous benches or designated areas.

Grate place to take the kids it's free you just pay for the carpark. Adults will love this place to lots of walks around the lakes and plenty of places to get ice cream. Tea. Coffee . And food in the visitors centre.

Great place for walks and wildlife. Paths are well kept and lots of attractions for young and old. Winter and summer.Some flooding after heavy rains over a period of days.

Lovely place for family to go with the kids , outdoor play and walks back to nature and lots more , well worth the visit

Wonderful open space with lots of activities aimed at young children, we visited today as they had a viking experience on during Easter half term. Our children enjoyed dressing up, making swords and shields and the activity pack was a lovely touch. The indoor cafe offers a great variety of hot and cold drinks, treats and pocket money toys.

Stanwick lakes is a nicely landscaped former set of gravel pits along the A45 running between Rushden and Raunds. There are safe but adventurous play areas for children and lovely level well maintained paths that lead you on walks of various lengths taking in waterside vistas, woodlands and riverside walks. There is a per vehicle charge of £3.60 for all day which makes it good value for a family looking to spend a day. For me as a single pensioner it is a little too expensive to visit daily though it is possible to buy a year pass, I think this was around £35 but they also charge £5 for the initial card which again as a pensioner is a bit steep. There is a visitor centre that sells the usual savouries and drinks as well as souvenirs. All in all it is a lovely place but I’m priced out of regular visits especially as there are free places which are similar nearby.

Beautiful please, coffee area really nice and clean, bbq area outside in the summertime and you can rent a bike from March. Lovely park

It's a wonderful and accessible place, thanks to the hard work of their ground crew, staff and volunteers, especially since they completed the new accessible platform. Surfaces are a mix of compacted grit, tarmac and dirt tracks, with some muddy areas during the winter/wet months, but is only on the far side of water and majority of routes are fine and you'll still get to enjoy most of it. There are two disabled toilets combined with baby changing and are a little cramped in my opinion, hence the 4*, a changing places unit would be amazing here if they could get a grant for one, but it's still a great place to get outdoors and I love it.

Lovely place to walk and relax. Eye pleasing scenaries & with flock of birds & Ideal for photography. PS: Parking pay machines out of order.

I visited Daventry Country Park twice, and both times felt refreshing and peaceful. The reservoir walk was calming, surrounded by greenery and bird calls. On my last visit, I wandered into the nearby village and found a beautiful canal-side road. It was quiet, almost hidden, with the still water reflecting the sky the kind of place that makes you slow down and just enjoy the moment. Those simple walks made the trip feel really special.

Lovely place for a walk with the pram, slightly bumpy in places but my little one still fell asleep! Cafe and playground available, good day out. Approx £1 per hour for parking which can be cash, card or phone app.

Great walk round with the dogs. And tires kids out. I love the cafe, good selection and nice they have dog ice cream 🍦

A lovely park even with the water level of the reservoir being low. Cafe, views, educational tags, well maintained paths and signage.

Lovely! Good (2.8km) walk around the reservoir with lots of stopping places and benches for a pause if needed. The little cafe is delightful and the servers friendly and efficient. We loved the children’s playground! I would like to see more picnic tables or places where we could bring our own chairs or sit on the grass for picnics. But the park is a great place for a family gathering and the wooded environment gave the feeling of being miles from anywhere. Highly recommended!

Hi All, nice and quiet peace of nature for everyone, hiking trails, cycling paths, dog-friendly paths too. There is a playground for kids and, a huge parking lot. Walking, running or cycling around the lake takes around 11km Highly recommended for all. Thank you, will come again. 🫡🙂

Lovely place. I wish my dog was allowed off the lead around the lake itself, but lovely nonetheless. There were some of the lead areas which my Pointer enjoyed thoroughly.

Great spot for a walk, bike ride, picnic and even water sports. Car park has a cafe and toilet facilities. You can also walk around the reservoir by following a very straight forward gravel path. Ideal for anyone

This is a lovely place to get it touch with nature. It is calm, with beautiful scenery. Personally I go here to refresh. You can enjoy it with loved ones.

7.5 bike ride path very bumpy and made up of shale stone not very tyre friendly, cafe facilities good,toilets kept nice £4.00 parking all day ,free for blue badge holders.several walks for kids.

Great for walking the dog. We really enjoy the peace and quiet and the views onto the Reservoir. It takes roughly 2.5 hours to walk around the lake. Some people walk, some run or others are cycling round. There are toilets and a cafe at the main car park with a lovely sized playground for the kids. Had some food at the cafe today. The food was lovely. I chose chorizo and mozzarella toasties which came with a small pot of tasty chips and a cherry flavour flapjack. The service was polite and very professional.

First time I have visited. Took my dog and enjoyed a long walk through woodlands, fields and tracks. All well signposted. Large car park well marked out with ANPR on entry pay on exit so you dont need to worry about overstaying. Toilets were very clean. Cafe a little expensive and slow service on food but otherwise a great place to visit and shall be going again soon

My absolute favourite nature reserve and the best place for bird watching! A lovely long walk with lots of bird hides to stop and watch from.

A fantastic afternoon walk at Summer Leys Nature Reserve in Northamptonshire! Scenic lakeside trails bursting with water birds, herons, swans, egrets, and even some sheep. A vital conservation haven for wildlife, perfect for birdwatchers and nature lovers. Highly recommended for a peaceful, biodiverse escape.

Limited parking and I think it's a flat rate £4. Pay and display. I walked the long way and some parts there is no view, but there is plenty of wildlife to see when there bushes are less thick, which is my favourite thing to do.

Lovely walk in nature. Spotted lots of different birds species, good placement of hides for bird and nature spotting. Plenty of seats just in case you need a rest or just want to enjoy the views.

Great reserve with plenty of different trails and hides. Abundant bird life too, I saw 46 different species in just under and hour whilst I was here. The paths were a bit wet so if it has rained a lot bring your wellies.

Stunning place, nature at its best. Beware the parking machine, it didn't let me add my reg number, but I was able to purchase a whole day ticket, however now I have £100 fine as the ANPR says I didn't pay!

Nice roughly 2 mile walk with paid parking £4 for 4 hrs. Contactless payment as well or via app. Well looked after and maps everywhere, clear path and no rubbish anywhere. Quite few places you can sit as viewpoint, definitely bring your binoculars and a camera if you're into birdwatching. Definitely worth to revisit with good weather.

Historical and cultural place. Various events are organised in certain periods. The building is also beautiful. A peaceful place in green and I often go for a walk here.

We don't live nearby, and learned by chance about the Abbey, well worth the 45 minute drive to visit, (and free entry with HHA membership). A warm welcome by volunteer staff, and a brilliant guided tour of the building itself with Philip, who explained 900 years of history with never a dull moment! A good lunch in the Orangery café, and then we returned to the house to visit the few rooms not included in the tour; lots more information, activities for children, relaxed with books and games in the library, plenty of 'hands on' things to do. The grounds and gardens are extensive, too much to see in one visit; we'll be back!

A peaceful and beautiful place to unwind. Delapré Abbey and the surrounding parkland offer a perfect escape from the busy town. I went for an early morning run and found the area ideal—quiet, clean, and full of natural beauty. It's also a wonderfully tranquil spot for a peaceful walk, especially if you’re out with a dog. There’s a lovely coffee shop on-site serving delicious coffee and pastries, with both indoor seating and a charming outdoor terrace. The Abbey itself is rich in history, and the grounds are beautifully maintained, with open spaces, gardens, and wooded trails. Whether you're into history, fitness, nature, or just a relaxing stroll with your dog, Delapré Abbey is a hidden gem in Northampton. I’ll definitely be returning!

There are lots of nice and scenic walks to do. The cafe is reasonably priced and the staff are friendly.

What a beautiful place! Had one the best coffee here. Staff were welcoming and helpful - just a great place to enjoy.

We booked on to the ‘Unusual Happenings’ ghost tour. It was our first time visiting the abbey and we had such a good time. Our tour guide was excellent and we found her research and enthusiasm surrounding the building’s history and ghost sightings really infectious. We’re already planning a return in the daytime. The dinner was perfectly themed and really delightful, the attention to detail was fantastic. It was a wonderful first impression and it’s nice to know there is such a gem on our doorstep! Thanks to all the team for making our night special :)

Well worth a visit. There is plenty of ground and garden to walk and have an explore. Inside, there are interactive activities suitable for the young and old which help with learning about living in the past. To finish, do not leave without having a drink and bite to eat in the cafe.

The most incredible carpet of bluebells as far as the eye can see - a real springtime treat for the senses.

Badby woods has to be one of the best walking areas for both humans and your four legged friends. The site is designated as a SSSI site and is managed and owned by the Fawsley Hall estates. It has situated in the Northamptonshire countryside and benefits from having an extensive range of both evergreens and deciduous trees. If your heading out then be mindful parking is very restricted and you may have to park considerately in the Badby village and walk in. Consult a map or an OS Map to guide you as it can be accessed from many approaches. As your ascent begins you'll be treated with glorious views over countryside and once in the main belly of the wood the landscape and underfoot terrain changes. In some places the ascent can be fairly steep and has multiple dug outs and burrows so exercise caution as you walk. The feeling of being surrounded by hundreds of trees is awe inspiring. The canopy in many places can be dense which adds a sense of drama and charm. If you time your visit with the bloom of the bluebells you'll be in for a treat as the entire floor is decorated with a magnificent blue bloom. Contrasting against the green is worthy of your camera being an essential part of your kit. Please take note of the byelaws no fires, no camping and to clean up after your dog. There are no bins so ensure you take your rubbish home with you. Badby woods is a must for anyone wanting to have a feeling of escapism from daily challenges we all face and to be at one with nature, albeit for a brief moment. Come along I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

It was our first visit to Badby Woods and we had a lovely walk among the bluebells

What a beautiful place its rather magical with Bluebells blooming covering the wood floor as if you were in a fairy tale this has to be one of my favourite walks I have been on truly filled with tranquility and beauty. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves true woodland trails.

Love this place! Takes about an hour to bimble around, it's 4km I believe we had a bit of an adventure around the logs and took some photos etc so could be quicker Up hill some of the way, so definitely undulating terrain, fallen logs and loads of flora and fawna You can link this to Fawsley Hall if you want to walk further It is absolutely beautiful and has that real magical woods feel Great for dog walking or taking kids to explore No amenities and you have to park in the village but that doesn't bother us Beautiful countryside!

Wow what a awesome woods.. My dad used to take me n my bro here when we was little.. Its such a cool woods to go walk around.. My dog loves it there too..

Bluebells are always a joy to see. Shame about the recent forestry work, but needs must I guess.

Wonderful woods...love it there but don't tell everyone so the crowds will stay away.

Forestry Commission managed Woods that are so wonderful to walk in along firm tracks and natural paths. Lots of wildlife to see: deer, birds of prey and so many other birds.

Beautiful woods... bluebells were amazing

A good place to go for a walk there are plenty of paths that shoot of in all directions you could spend hours walking round here and not walk on the same path twice.

Good place to explore and photograph

Very nice place for a walk even in the colder months you can easily from a different route each visit. Search for the car park which is just of the main road for parking.

Lovely quite place to walk. Peaceful and free parking!

Honestly one of the best days out I've ever had with my daughter. Gorgeous, well maintained paths everywhere. Bird hides to watch over the lakes (while she napped). A big, airy cafe with delicious coffee. Lovely museum with staff who clearly adore what they do! We had so much fun talking to the people who were making a dugout canoe with bronze age tools, and exploring the garden, especially after seeing the spinning and weaving and learning about the plants that make the dyes. My daughter adored playing in the adventure play, of course. There's running water and sand, cute little play beach huts, a mural, slides, more than enough to entertain a toddler for hours! It was really lovely and plenty of seating and shade all around. We will definitely be back with my husband for another full day and hopefully add in some cycling 😊😊 Overall, really cannot say enough about how great the site was but even more so how wonderful every staff and volunteer was everywhere we went during our visit. The kindness, patience, and passion was just beyond what you could ask and we really appreciate it!

Absolutely lovely day out with all of my family which included 19 13 13 10 & 10 year old. There was so much to do and see around the whole of the lakes. My kids especially loved the assault course as did my partner (a little to much if you ask me) 😅. The only thing that I found was missing was bins on the walk ways I understand its for safety reasons but the amount of plastic bottles that were just dropped on the floor was awful. My kids did pick up the bottles they could whilst walking round but had to keep hold of them until the bin at the playground area. Other than that we had a fantastic time. Finished of with a lovely picnic near the playground for my youngest 2.

Love visiting here! Went to a netwalking event held in their conference room with walk around small lake. Facilities were clean and food was delicious (bacon sandwich). Great provision for tea, coffee and selection of cold drinks for the event. Staff were friendly and helpful. Outside facilities are the best part, beautiful nature and well kept paths. Usually you need to pay for car park but as we were at an event, parking was free.

I recently spent a few hours at Stanwick Lakes Country Park (Northamptonshire) and had a thoroughly relaxed and memorable time. The setting is beautiful — wide open spaces, shimmering lakes, and plenty of winding paths through nature. Whether you’re walking seriously or just pottering, the place has a lovely peaceful pace. There’s also an impressive adventure playground (and zip-line/assault-course type features) that means if you’re with kids you’ll very likely hear squeals of delight from the central hub of the park. On the nature side, it’s just as good. The bird-hides, wetland spaces and trails provide a chance to slow down, sit on a bench and watch things happen quietly around you. It’s not just manic play and activity—there are corners of genuine calm and reflection. Like all UK parks do go prepared if it’s been raining: as paths can be muddy and may be dry foot wear

What a great place! So much for the kids to do and see. The water feature is great, the climbing frame is well kept and very safe. The toilets are always kept clean and there is a great choice for food and drinks. Actually they have really nice coffee which is rare. Would be good with a few more benches as there is only a few compared to how many visitors they get but bring a picnic blanket and you'll be fine

A very lovely Nature Reserve. Trails are great for riding on, there's lots to see and do. Very pretty area to visit. And the play areas for kids are fantastic too!

Spent a couple of hours here with my daughter this morning. After building a Minecraft money box, ice scream and bacon roll in the cafe, spent just over an hour trolling the outdoor play area, taking a beating from the vertical twisty slide lol.. The venue has lots to offer , walks and activities, including the previous indoor play area now used for arts and crafts.. nice little venue for the children and adults alike. Friendly polite staff and informative of upcoming events , such as trails , arts and crafts etc..

Only recently found out about this place, and what a stunning area huge doesnt even come close! So many walks amazing scenery. Dogs allowed some areas they have to remain on the leads but there some areas you are able to let your furry friend run around. Parking is small but we no problem (free parking). There is a picnic area, certain days a drink van comes. Also able to track the highland cows which are super friendly. Definitely bring your hiking boots as high/steap terrains.

Free car park, ideal for dog walking, jogging, or just walking and enjoying wildlife. There is a van on site that sells coffee, tea, biscuits, etc. Check the times because they are not there the whole day. Bit muddy in places, so I advise you to bring waterproof boots.

Great walks, close to the A14. Highland cattle wandering an unexpected bonus! Shame that the coffee van is only Thursday to Sunday.

Lovely place to explore and wander about. You may bump into some Highland Cows ( or not... grrr). It can be quite hilly depending on the path you take. You can easily kill a few hours here and go back again!

Always a pleasure to visit with the dogs. Great little food van for a coffee and a snack as well as a pupchino for the furbabies. Nice walk. Free parking. Only downside no toilet.

Such a nice place with a play area we even got to see some cows. It's a nice walk with pleasant people

Lots of trees, beautiful to walk about in, in the summer when it's warm. You can forage fruit in different parts at the end of Summer. It's a shame the motorway is so close and noisy and I'm sure the air quality is detrimented. Good to see the Highland Cattle brought over from Waterloo Cottage Farm and Farm Shop in Great Oxenden! As you walk along the paths, bright orange hair and horns pop into sight.

Lovely walks around the lakes, very peaceful. Duck feed was 50p a bag and they came rushing for it which was lovely. Great for dogs and kids. Nice cafe with great selection of sweet and savoury treats.

A brilliant small country park, perfect for children. My wife and I, along with our toddler, visited for the first time mid-week for an autumn adventure and had a lovely day. The car park isn’t lined, making it easy to park, leaving plenty of room. The park itself isn’t very big, so it doesn’t take long to walk around; however, walkers do have the option to walk out of the park and into Oundle. The trails within the park are fun, with lots of wooden structures dotted around. Most importantly, the play area is excellent. The 360-degree rotating excavator was a personal favourite! There is a zip line, good-sized climbing frames, swings, including a duo swing, slides, a few water play pieces, and a separate toddler play area by the café. We had an amazing day and will definitely be returning in the near future.

Beautiful park. Family, child and more importantly dog friendly 😉. Lakes and river for the dog to paddle in. Plenty of benches to sit on and places for picnics. Oh and there’s parking too! Lovely place to visit and only a short walk to town for refreshments.

Amazing park for a nature walk. They also have duck feed for 50p and free loos. Parking is available for £3.50 for up to 12hrs and goes toward park upkeep.

First time visiting and it's a beautiful park however, it states on your website you allow dogs off lead. We arrive and pay for parking to be met with signs saying no dogs off lead. We wouldn't have wasted the 30 minute drive and money if we had known before attending and would have gone elsewhere. Shame as it's a lovely park but we won't be revisiting.

Beautiful park. Great choice to spend your free time surrounded by nature .

Visited this country park on a Monday in the summer holiday with our 4 year old and our baby. The park has walks that were easily accessible with a buggy. Parking was £3.50 for the day - car parks were grass. Our 4 year old loved the playgrounds, the equipment was varied - zip line, slides, climbing frames, swings and a sandpit area with water. The cafe was affordable (ca. £8 for a sandwich with crisps and salad, and £5.50 for a kids meal). The walks are close to open water, so if walking with children it is necessary to keep them close.

Everdon Stubbs is a beautiful ancient woodland near Northampton, perfect for a family day out. The trails are peaceful and great for kids to explore, with plenty of space for dogs too. In spring, the bluebells are absolutely stunning—worth the trip alone! There’s a small car park, but you can also park along the road. No toilets on-site, so plan ahead. It is a lovely spot to unwind with friends or family.

Lovely walk in the woods, the bluebells were stunning and there were lots of different paths to take. We didn’t see many people either despite there being lots of cars parked up.

An interesting woodland, a very worthwhile visit in April when the bluebells are blooming. There's many trails and some rope swings to add some extra fun for children.

Absolutely fascinating place specially in April or Early May as bluebells bloom everywhere on the forest floor. Many trails inside so even if it gets crowded inside you wont cross many people. Not much difficult to take pushchair or wheelchair along if it hasn't rained. Very good for Dogs too. Even on sunny day with scorching heat, inside its pleasant. Just under 40 min from Leam/Warwick. Parking can be tricky as limited spaces dedicated but roadside is wide enough to parallel park no of cars.

Relaxed meander through pleasant woods. Ok in trainers in summer. You'd want boots in winter. Some great views from outer edge of wood. Watch your footing, no dog bins and plenty of owners think that makes it ok not to pick up!

Perfect for all the family pleasant walking picnic areas no benches so bring a rug the dogs love it too good run plenty of places fir thier sniffing needs ;-)

Absolutely gorgeous!! The sun was shining, the trees gleaming and the bluebell carpet was just to die for. We spent hours and hours here taking all the different trails and pathways. Such a great activity if you’re looking to kill time and get lost in nature with either dogs or family/kids (main paths are suitable for bikes and scooters and we saw a few picnic areas)

Lovely nature Reserve, Red Kites, Great Eagret, Little Eagret, Hare, Heron, Long Tailed Tit.

It was greatm but can be maintained better.

Love it here, such a beautiful place.. Dog friendly, nice area for a walk, you could easily spend 3-4 hours here if you wanted to.. If you like nature and photography you can get nice photos of wildlife in this area..

This nature reserve has a path all the way around. There are 2 places to park. You can park at thrapston gravel pits which is behind Nene valley surgery thrapston. Drive down the thin road at the side of the surgery to the left. Parking is free. You can also park in Aldwinkle in a small car park off of Lowick Lane next to the bend. Dogs must be kept on leads. The paths are fairly easy but not suitable for pushchairs. Very muddy in winter. No toilets or cafes. A few benches to rest on, on the way around. A few bird hide huts too. It took us an hour and 15 minutes to walk around at a fairly slow pace. A nice non commercial place to walk, and you can make the walk slightly longer with a few off shoots if required.

A great place to walk with lots of birds.

Great walk, parking is at Auldwincle, or park at meadow lane, thrapston. You can walk around the lakes, takes over 1.5hours, as the smaller lake is fenced off. I done this walk on my own with Buddy, I felt completely safe. There are plenty of various footpath tracks to explore. Loved it.

If you can find it there are marvellous views to enjoy both over land and water. There are e an twitches hides with graphics. The car park is small and there are no facilities. Why is it so well hidden?

Boddington is a great nature walk with lots of wildlife and opportunities for excitement. There is a longer nature reserve walk for lovers of the outdoors and a shorter reservoir walk if you prefer to just walk and view. The reservoir also has opportunities for fishing if you have a license and is home to the Banbury sailing club. The walk around the reservoir from the main car park takes anywhere between an hour to three hours depending on how much you will stop and how fast you walk. Children will also often slow you down as they get intrigued by the wildlife and water around them. Overall an amazing place to have a walk but not a very long activity. I also don't think it's particularly good if you would have to drive a long way just for this, amazing if you're in the area though.

A little known Wildlife Sanctuary with varied and beautiful environments. If you’re into observing nature Boddington Reservoir is worth a visit.

Had a lovely walk around this reservoir! Very peaceful place

Sit and fish or walk around this beautiful 65-acre reservoir with loads of parking. The fishing is for everyone from the serious match fit angler to the midweeker who just wants to escape screaming kids and nagging partner ;) If you can't be bothered to haul in the carp, roach, perch and pike then the path that winds around the reservoir takes about 45 minutes to do in full. Surrounded by sunning Northamptonshire countryside, there are picnic benches and loads of Wildlife to spot. Be warned that during the winter parts of the paths are rather muddy, so if it's been raining take your wellies. Although Banbury Sailing Club is also situated on the reservoir, I am terrible on water, so I can't comment it's amenities.

Unbelievably all pegs was taken when we arrived at 0300pm Sunday. Disappointed is an understatement. Always check this one.

Nice place for walking dogs or fishing!

Best place for real fishing,relax and family 👪 good time !

Beautiful place to walk ur dogs. Very peaceful and a lovely little cafe in the middle..

Beautiful area, open space, with lots of nature to see and well looked after. Visited regulary by locals who all know each other, it has a really nice community spirit. The barn is a lovely friendly place on a Saturday morning to have a coffee - ran by volunteers. The field by the barn is usually used by families and children during the day. A lovely local regulary paints small stones and hides them around the barn area for the children (and adults) to find. A great children's play park, and loads of trees and areas to explore. The barn itself runs numerous groups and events, all detailed on their Facebook page. The top fields are mostly child free and a great place to walk, expecially with your dog. Again lots of open space for ball throwing and dogs to run and play. Nathan, a local dog trainer and behaviourist, does dog walks on a Saturday morning attended by dozens of people. With no close roads for parents or dog owners to be overly concerned about, friendly locals and with its green flag status, Bradlaugh fields and Barn is a gem of a place.

Beautiful! Some amazing work has been done/is going on. Pond... barn for coffee etc... gardens... planters... flowers... log benches. Really lovely. Great the blow the cobwebs away/meet up with friends/walk the dog/etc. 5 out of 5!

A nice open area that is popular with walkers, dog walkers and kids. There are a number of routes to walk and a great area for the kids to play.

Great place for walking,relaxing and there is lovely playground and picnic area hidden in forest...❤

Fantastic for a social dog walking experience, and then to the barn for a hot cuppa (they have biscuits for the dogs too!!)

Perfect for walks fro thinking, running while listening to podcasts or climbing trees. Meeting lovely people with dogs or children during their kindergarten activities is a plus for the more sociable visitors.

The most lovely open space in Northampton – great for walks, picnics, and community events. Always well-kept and welcoming!

A very huge place for any event and activities. In 2024 there was the Balloon festival. It was very nice to see it, but I would like to see it next time more spectacular show with music and more balloons.

Good for long walks and exercising. Also a nice place to hangout during summer.Keep your pets on lead just to be in safer side! Also you can attend fun fairs for free at times, all you have to pay for rides.

Another favourite place of mine. Super spacious, you can always find a spot to be alone if you want. The park has had a bad reputation for years but hopefully that's changing. I wouldn't walk through at night just to be safe. The new basketball courts are ace! They bring a healthy dose of colour and vibrance to the park, plus they have nets now!

This is a beautiful park to take a walk/run at any time of the day. You could also watch the sunrise -Beautiful! Weekends are usually better as it's packed with loads of sports loving individuals playing together. There's soccer, tennis, cycling, dog-walking, and plenty space for walks.

A park with huge fields perfect for a picnic, outdoor events, a festival, 2 playgrounds, a tennis court, you can park around the park, bicycle and walking paths, a clean park close to the city center

It is just an amazing area designed for entertainment. Clean environment makes it more perfect for people of all ages to come and enjoy their leaisure time here. I personally find it interesting and a very charming place to bring kids to enjoy their time in this large area.

A very well maintained property. Great for picnic, dog walk, morning stroll, fishing in lake (permit holders only), nice cafe and activities all year long.

Absolutely beautiful place to visit. All facilities, toilets,refreshment hub.Restaurant too.

My dog is giving the review. She loves galloping round here and the parking is free. Thousand years of history to sniff and wee on.

Was at the summertime festival in the park and it was well attended, the crowd had fun time, dog walkers were strolling by, families with their baby strollers were enjoying the environment. The history of the Abbey was on display for all to read and see. The rest room was a mixture modern decoration and ancient bricks like a huge contrast of time interwoven. The trees help to soothe the temperature even in high temperature

Enjoyed my walk here… leads to brackmills or Northampton you just got to keep walking following the path

There are lots of scenic walks to do. The car park is free, but it can get quite busy. There are plenty of places to have a picnic and the toilets are clean.

Winter lights trail was wonderful, I would highly recommend wellies! I didn’t have mine and it was very muddy!! The trail itself was really lovely, some very cute light shows and the accompanying music was perfectly suited. The whole spectacle was beautiful and the food was good (slightly overpriced but as expected) the staff were also really friendly and accommodating, they offered to take pics as it was just me and my toddler grandson. Good facilities and really easy to book online. My only suggestion would be to put the honeycomb flooring in more areas to avoid the mud, navigating with a buggy was, at times, difficult, but not impossible. A perfect Family day out.

Having grown up in Northampton, I was presently surprised to discover this large community park for the very first time. We took a walk from the nearby Weston Favell Shopping Centre to the park following a recommendation from a family member. The park is clearly well used and popular with the local community and includes many facilities including; a lake, two playgrounds, a basketball / five a side football court, and a full size football pitch. You can take several walks around and cross the park and many walking routes include all year round paths. The park, like many, could benefit from a little TLC but generally speaking most of the public areas are in good shape. Definitely worth a visit and good fun for families of all ages.

I absolutely love this park! It has everything you could want for a relaxing day out or some fun physical activity. The basketball courts are great for a friendly game, and the playground is perfect for kids to run around and enjoy. The peaceful pond adds such a calming touch to the park, making it a great place to unwind or have a picnic. It’s a fantastic spot for families, friends, and anyone looking for a little escape from the hustle and bustle. Highly recommend it!

The park is beautiful and well kept. A true oasis in a built up town area. Playgrounds for toddlers to teens inc a MUGA and zip wire. Pond with wild life and trees full of birds. Open spaces and two football pitches which hardly dent the space. We live very close by and can do a three mile walk without realising it until the app says so. We are blessed to be near here THANKYOU TO THE MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO LOOK AFTER IT FOR ALL OF US👏👏👏👏👏👏

A beautiful park and big enough to walk with your little dog friend, but we humans should keep the cleanliness, not throw the garbage, for that urns are put, as for civilized people, everywhere we see how the we owners of our little brothers dogs , don not pick after their dogs ( how ugly from our side, as called being with conscience! by the way, it wouldn't be bad for some lights in the night to be there, because you're afraid to walk, why not ?!

My 2 grandchildren aged 6 and 3 loved the park. We walked round the lake, they loved the ducks geese and swans, looking for things of interest, running around and then playing in the play area. Can't wait till it's a bit dryer. 👢🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️😊🦆☘🍁🌼

Calm and airy park to relax, exercise or walk your dog. Had fun just chilling here.

Nice area for football

A fantastic and peaceful place to visit and cycle/walk around. Or just sit and soak up the tranquility.

Beautiful spot for walking or cycling. At the Brixworth side there are toilets, a cafe and play areas. My kids loved the playgrounds when they were young.

One of the best places to come for a relaxing walk or a picnic. Love the lake, it's huge and the water looks so blue. I would definitely recommend everyone to visit this place. Perfect place for insta photos too.

I love going there for walks once a year for my place of clarity

Lovely open expanse. Not enough space for quantity of visitors today having picnics. Could do with more than icecream van for refreshments. Dustbins for rubbish and toilets for those in need are needed too. Walking and cycling for those who fancy a bit of exercise.

Another beautiful afternoon wandering around the reservoir. There is a well laid gravel path around the right half of the reservoir. We always start at the causeway car park, which is away from the cafe and playground. It is quieter. It also means you can just sit on the grass banks and just enjoy the sunshine and the view.

I love Pitsford reservoir, I go here most weeks. Admittedly, you get the best and the worst of the weather here, along with fresh air, wildlife, ice cream, coffee stops, carparking, well the list goes on. It's a 2 hours walk all the way around, but I walk at a fair pace, maybe 3 hours if you're having a coffee and a wander.

Lovely place to have a relaxed walk, or dog walk. Well maintained footpaths, lots of nature, woods and birds, as well as fishing boats for those that fish. Really tranquil and a great place for a bit of photography if that's your thing.

A really super find, very tranquil peaceful space to sit and reflect. There is a small car park off the Coton Road at the far side of the Reservoir with a small picnic area and the start of the footpath around the Reservoir. An ideal place to feed the ducks too.

Great place to visit if you only want a short walk. No footpaths but ground is easy to walk on. Car park quite small, not very well signposted.

Nice place for a walk, dogs to be kept on leads. There is a short road walk as path doesn't go round whole lake but free car park to use. 40 minutes walk at medium pace

Peaceful and surrounded by wildlife. A nice place for a walk and clear the mind.

Beautiful place, very peaceful with lots of wildlife especially birds!

Very poor gate closed for parking which never had a gate for years .. fishing has been stopped to ..

Awesome place to walk dogs. Natural forest with walks in fields bordering it. Easy and free parking on the road towards Oundle.

Had a wonderful walk .My first time there .As a lone female was initially content .Was greeted by some lovely ladies walking dogs .Towards the end of my walk a man with 3 dogs was quite rude .1 of his dogs nasty .(enticing aggressive behavior with his pack ) Other than this person thinking he rules the woods .Myself and my bestie had a wonderful walk .Thank you to all those other dog walkers for being friendly and polite

Beautiful place for a walk, taking kids and/or the dog. Had a fantastic day.

Lovely woods, nice atmosphere. A good escape from the buzz and noise of the towns.

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🌳 Last Sunday (06/04), my boyfriend, Harry and I visited the stunning Pitsford Water in Northamptonshire. Managed by Anglian Water and The Wildlife Trust, I got free entry for us both due to being a member of the latter. An eight and a half mile walk, this takes a good few hours and we were both ready for a meal when we finished! The biodiversity in this protected area really is sensational and we spotted a number of Orange-tip butterflies (my favourite species), as well as a grebe! Both Harry and I felt energised by this cathartic walk and would both love to visit again in the summer! I can highly recommend it! 🤩

I recently renewed my yearly pass to this peaceful Nature Reserve so that I might remember the inspiring rambles my dear, late wife shared when we first discovered its attractions some 30 years ago. I prepared myself for disappointment as so much of our local, rural environment , though still offering great experiences to walkers (particularly now that footpath and bridleway signage is more evident and accurate than it ever was) has become less rich in wildlife since intensive farming has increased and so much of our countryside is managed by visiting contractors using machinery more suited to the prairies than our smaller enclosed fields. However, I was wrong! This amenity is sensitively and expertly managed and the maps and signage are good. If you can visit reasonably early on a weekday, you should be able to park at the fishing lodge and either choose to stroll and sit on the many well-placed benches or tackle the complete circuit the path affords (about 7 or 8 miles, depending on whether diversions are in place). Take photos along the way and enjoy!

not bad, but not very interesting, not worth paying for the entrance fee family ticket 37 pounds. My opinion the ticket price is 5 pounds per person or free. Come to have a picnic, but they don't allow you to play bambinton. I don't know why.

First visit here and what a beautiful place. Lovely gardens, lots to see. Friendly staff. Saw a hummingbird moth whilst visiting, so that was a bonus. Cafe in site, and space for a picnic if you want to take your own food.

well-kept facility. beautifully much to see. no one will be bored. large playground for children, animals. area for dogs without leashes. delicious cookies in the caffee.

Nice gardens with interesting architecture. One bit was a former greenhouse now with a fountain, followed by a Orangery. There is a pair of Birmingham Houses. Also a Menagerie a mini zoo with Meerkat and other animals. There is a café near the car park, a play area for kids, and a ice cream hut with friendly staff. You can see the house but it's not open to the public, but the parish church is open for a quick look around. Also an arboretum of trees to walk though with pair of old stone bridges with a long pond. One bit was dry in summer 2025 after the drought.

Absolutely stunning and peaceful estate, perfect for a family day out. The grand tree-lined driveway creates a beautiful first impression, with free parking, clean facilities, and a welcoming tearoom offering drinks, cakes, and light meals on the terrace. The grounds surround Castle Ashby, a magnificent Elizabethan-style mansion built in the late 16th century, later enhanced with classical architectural features. Its historic presence adds depth and elegance to the entire visit. A short walk from the entrance takes you to the orangery, built in the 19th century in a refined Victorian Italianate style. Inside, you'll find a tranquil pond with fish, lush exotic plants, and classical sculptures that match the era's aesthetics. Nearby stands the medieval Church of St Mary Magdalene, connected by a lovely woodland path that leads to an 18th-century terracotta bridge. Just past the bridge, there is a covered observation hut with two large benches and an information panel to help you identify local fish and bird species in the water below. Continuing your walk, you’ll reach a charming small animal zoo—undoubtedly the highlight for many visitors. The meerkat enclosure is a joy to watch, and you’ll also see parrots, goats, pigs, ducks, and tiny monkeys. After leaving the zoo, the path leads through a lavender-filled alley and loops back toward the orangery. The full visit takes about two hours, and bringing a picnic blanket and snacks is highly recommended. The grounds close at 4 PM, and entry is £14 per adult, which is well worth it for the history, nature, and relaxing atmosphere. A truly memorable and enriching experience.

A beautifully scenic place, such a hidden gem and not too far away from Northampton Town centre. You could easily spend a few hours here, but be aware gates close at 4pm. There's lots to see and do, and even a small cafe on entry! Perfect for a summer's day out. Adult tickets cost £13 online, or £14 if you just show up. There is a small but lovely shopping area 5 minutes around the corner too!

Visited on a Monday afternoon and thoroughly enjoyrd, walked round with a smile on my face. Beautiful grounds and planting, including orangery, arboretum and menagerie of animals. A cafe serving lunch and cakes at the entrance too. Would highly recommend.

It covers a large area suitable for dog walkers and ideal for walkers as paths are well marked out. The surrounds are very peaceful. The walk through the orchard and the labyrinth, leading up to the remarkable 17th-century unfinished garden lodge, felt like stepping back in time. There are toilets and a café as you approach the lodge in the Manor House. Currently the Lodge is closed so you can't access it due to loose stonework but the buildings and grounds really make it a special place to visit.

It's an interesting unfinished house with a story to it (no spoilers). The trouble is, at the time, there wasn't much to see when you got to the door because there was work being done on the front. So I couldn't take a look on the inside apart from through the windows. It's on a National Trust site so anyone who is a member can go along for free. I wasn't so paid to get in. It would only be fair to say that there are other attractions on that same site. It's not just a roofless old house in the middle of a field. There is a walkable labyrinth, isn't like a maze because it is supposed to have a single route. So it's technically not a labyrinth because of that. But it's not a maze either. So... Alright. I'll stop with the geeky stuff now. That's another story. The site has a really nice cafe and a period house which included Elizabethan dancing. Be careful, they rope you into jt! Don't ask how I know 😁

It covers a large area suitable for dog walkers and ideal for walkers as paths are well marked out. There are toilets and a cafe as you approach the lodge. As you walk through the orchard you head towards the manor house.

I recently spent a weekend visiting Lyveden, and it was an absolutely beautiful and memorable experience. From the moment I arrived at the Manor House, the peaceful surroundings set the tone for a truly tranquil day. The walk through the orchard and the labyrinth, leading up to the remarkable 17th-century unfinished garden lodge, felt like stepping back in time. Nature and history seemed to embrace each other here, creating an atmosphere where the past whispers through the breeze. The sense of heritage is almost tangible, making it a deeply reflective and enriching visit. I loved every minute and am already looking forward to returning.

Peaceful. We watched a kite scouting for dinner. We meandered through fruit trees and climbed the hillocks next to the moat around the maze. Great ice-cream

Great place to come and get away from the day to day life. This is a hidden treasure. The day I visited it was lovely and quiet and even on a Saturday! Great manor house and the building ruin is amazing. It's even better because you can go inside and get a feeling for what life would have been like many years ago. Great for dogs as you can easily access the Lyveden way trail.

It is such a beautiful, peaceful place. Free for members, £9.50 for the day (adult) but free parking also. That gets you into the manor, lodge, and surrounding grounds. It has so much to offer, with a delicious cafe inside the Manor, alongside a room upstairs where you can relax and have a read. Everywhere is easily accessible and is a lovely place to take the doggos! It's such a tranquil place, and I shall certainly visit again when I need some 'time out'.

Really nice horse trail, nice parking could be slightly larger for horse boxes. Clean tidy and safe. Parking £7 for the day cafe and kids playground in the trees. Great family afternoon out

Great place for walking along parts of the Jurassic Way. You can also see the remains of a motte and bailey castle known as Castle Hymel which now has Fineshade Abbey in the middle of it. There is also an old disused railway line which you can walk along parts of.

Lovely place to walk dog. I use a wheelchair and power attachment can be a bit bumpy in places but overall manageable

A beautiful place to visit. Different walks to choose from. Great for all the family.

Lovely area for walking and cycling. Paths clearly marked, and lots to interest children.

A very nice walk along well made up paths. Signage for the different routes was very clear. Initially I thought that the car parking was expensive (£3.50 for 1hr. £6.50 for 2hrs) but on hindsight well worth the money especially if you have a family. Didn't try the café so can't comment. The toilets were nice and clean

Absolutely beautiful place we did two trails and a wonderful time with my boyfriend and his best friend. We saw lots of buzzards, red kites and even a kestrel. The toilets were something to be desired portaloos for the guys and the womens were all broken with no loo roll. The cafe was also overpriced but all in all it was a wonderful day. Would definitely go back ❤️

I'd not been to this lovely country park since childhood. It's surprisingly bigger than anticipated and well isolated from the road in places (no noise other than the trees). The walk around the iron age fort is short but enjoyable and the snippets of history around the park are welcome.

A fabulous big, open park for walking, dogs, running, picnics and more.

Great place to walk, run or ride bikes, park area for kids and lots of open fields for dogs to run around

With free parking and a little cafe on site the little country park offers a lot for the younger Walker. The path around it isn't too long, just less that 2km all the way around with plenty to see and do, including a play park. Definitely worth a look if you have an afternoon or morning to spare.

The small and quaint cafe is beautiful place cheap and proper mugs for the coffees and the food lovely and the park the grandkids absolutely loved the walks and playing area .will be there often now

Great day out for children and adults. Loads to do. The children will rest easy tonight. Water, fields, ducks, swans, playground. Can't be beaten. Grandparents and parents put your running shoes on! Once they are in this beautifully kept open space freedom ensues.

Great place for a walk if you want to get away from the busy, noisy, car infested everydays. Seems like a good place for running, especially if you prefer off road tracks. Definitely coming back for that.

Always a nice walk along the railway line between the two pubs. Both pubs are nice, so dinner at one pudding at the other. If you like old trains it a plus.

Great place to walk and had coffee shop which you can rest and get hot and cold food

Lots of parking, the walk itself is really nice the only reason for 4 stars and not 5 is because of others people who cant seem to clean up after their dogs!. I am responsible and always clean up after mine. But there was so much it was almost every 50 yards of so. Be careful where you step, stop and have something to eat at brampton half if you can also very good and they welcome dogs

It's a free car park over the road from the Windhover pub. A rather rough surface but does the job. Ideal if you are using the Brampton Valley Way for cycling or walking. I haven't used it recently but on the many occasions I did use it I experienced no problems whilst the car was left there for a considerable amount of time.

Good access to the brampton valley way. Thr surface of the car park is gravel there are rather large pot holes but these are more large shallow craters should be fine if you take it slow but for a free car park you don't expect it to be perfect.

Ok but not the best for dog walker as inconsiderate bikers bomb it down the path with no care or concern. Beautiful scenery though.

Lovely walk along Brampton Way very flat which is ideal if you're not too fond of hills!