Hinchingbrooke Country Park Lakeside Walk
Cambridgeshire
Hinchingbrooke Country Park covers 170 acres on the western edge of Huntingdon, a mix of open grassland, established woodland and two lakes created from old gravel workings, laid out as public parkland from the 1970s alongside the historic Hinchingbrooke estate, and a dog can be off lead across most of the wider parkland here. This 3.9km circuit uses the park's well surfaced tracks of tarmac, gravel and boardwalk to link the lakes, meadows and woodland, with gentle undulation rather than any real climbing. The paths are wide and well used, popular with families, joggers and cyclists as well as dog walkers, and wildlife includes waterfowl on the lakes and songbirds in the woodland margins.
This is a dog friendly walk with full off lead access across most of the wider parkland and woodland, giving a dog plenty of room to run. Dogs should be kept under control and often on a lead near the lakes, the children's play area and wherever the park is busy with other visitors. The lakes give a dog a place to swim, and dog waste bins are provided throughout. There is some shade in the woodland for summer visits, and the terrain is flat and easy enough for dogs of any age. The car park off Brampton Road is pay and display, and there is a cafe with outdoor seating in the park.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 3.9 km (2.4 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1 hr 15 min
- Walk Type
- Lake, Park, Woodland
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- High
- Livestock Risk
- None
- Facilities
- Cafe with outdoor seating, toilets and dog waste bins in the park.
- Parking
- Car park off Brampton Road (B1514), pay and display.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hinchingbrooke Country Park Lakeside Walk dog friendly?
Yes, Hinchingbrooke Country Park is a well-suited destination for dogs and earns a solid 8/10 on our dog friendly rating. The 3.9km circuit takes in two lakes, open meadows and established woodland, with dog waste bins provided throughout and a cafe with outdoor seating where you can round off the walk.
Can dogs be off lead at Hinchingbrooke Country Park Lakeside Walk?
Dogs can be off lead across most of the wider parkland and woodland, giving them plenty of room to roam and explore. Near the lakes, the children's play area and anywhere the park is busier with other visitors, you should keep your dog under close control and often on a lead.
What should I know before visiting Hinchingbrooke Country Park Lakeside Walk with my dog?
The paths are wide, well surfaced and largely flat, making this a comfortable outing for dogs of any age or fitness level. The park is popular with families, joggers and cyclists, so expect company on the trails, and note that parking is pay and display in the car park off Brampton Road. The lakes offer a swim for water-loving dogs, and there is some woodland shade if you're visiting on a warm day.
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