Trent Country Park and Camlet Moat Circular
London
Trent Country Park covers 413 acres on the edge of Enfield, its open grassland and woodland giving dogs plenty of room to run, and was carved out of Enfield Chase, the royal hunting forest that was divided up in 1777. Dr Richard Jebb, physician to George III, laid out a deer park and lake here, the Bevan family planted the lime tree avenue in the 1840s, and Sir Philip Sassoon brought in the obelisk and other monuments in the 1930s. This circuit of around 5.5km from the main car park on Cockfosters Road follows the lime avenue, drops past the chain of lakes below the house, and climbs into the woodland to Camlet Moat, a scheduled ancient monument, before returning across the open grassland. The ground is gently rolling, with around 60 metres of climbing on firm paths, grass and woodland tracks that get muddy in places after rain.
This is a dog friendly walk with lots of room. Enfield Council allows dogs throughout the park except in the children's play areas, and there is no grazing livestock, so a dog with good recall can have plenty of off-lead time on the grass and in the woods. The park is shared with cyclists and with horses from the equestrian centre, so keep your dog close on the main drives and give riders room. There is shade in the woods around Camlet Moat. Parking in the council car parks is free, and the cafe and toilets are beside the main car park.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 5.5 km (3.4 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1 hr 40 min
- Walk Type
- Park, Woodland, Historic
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- High
- Livestock Risk
- Low
- Facilities
- Cafe and toilets by the main car park; tea shop at the Animal Sanctuary.
- Parking
- Two free Enfield Council car parks off Cockfosters Road; woodland car park off Hadley Road. Cockfosters station (Piccadilly line) is nearby.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trent Country Park and Camlet Moat Circular dog friendly?
Trent Country Park is a great choice for dogs, earning a rating of 8 out of 10 on Wildpack Collective. Enfield Council welcomes dogs throughout the park's 413 acres of grassland and woodland, with the only restriction being the children's play areas. There's a cafe and toilets by the main car park, and parking in the council car parks is free.
Can dogs be off lead at Trent Country Park and Camlet Moat Circular?
Dogs with good recall can enjoy plenty of off-lead time here, as there is no grazing livestock in the park. The open grassland and woodland around Camlet Moat offer lots of space to roam freely. That said, it's worth keeping your dog close on the main drives, as the park is shared with cyclists and horses from the equestrian centre.
What should I know before visiting Trent Country Park and Camlet Moat Circular with my dog?
The circular route is around 5.5km with about 60 metres of gentle climbing on firm paths, grass and woodland tracks — though some sections can get muddy after rain, so it's worth bearing that in mind. The park is popular with cyclists and horse riders, so you'll want to keep your dog under close control near the main drives and give horses plenty of space. There's shade in the woods around Camlet Moat if you're visiting on a warm day, and the cafe by the main car park is a handy spot to stop after your walk.
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Trent Country Park Car Park, Cockfosters Road, Cockfosters, Enfield EN4 0PS
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