Run, Forest!

I had a rare day off from the shop today, so we did our favourite thing and plonked our JuJu wellies on and took Alfie & Bobby out for a walk in Salcey Forest!

  

It was a really crisp winter’s day, so we wrapped up warm and paced it out! The dogs got really muddy but they had a fantastic time! My sister Carla, and her boyfriend Ryan came along which was nice. We have lots to talk about as Carla is 4 months pregnant – due to have a baby on Alfie’s first birthday!

Most people who live in and around Northamptonshire know about Salcey Forest and the ‘tree top’ walk, which is great for dogs (and kids)! We actually don’t go up to the viewing deck with the dogs anymore, as it’s quite busy and they only get under people’s feet! However, it’s well worth going up there, as you can see for miles. On a clear day you can see right across the town.

We prefer to follow a route which takes about an hour, with plenty of puddles and interest for the dogs, and cut through woodlands between footpaths as there’s plenty for them to jump over and sniff out!

The café area is well equipped for dogs with plenty of drinking water available! Oh, and cappuccinos for those who prefer something more sophisticated! Don’t forget you need to take some change with you, as you do have to pay to park.

We take Alfie to some fields in Brafield-on-the-Green in Northamptonshire every morning for a good walk, as there are no distractions which is good for his whistle training! There are some beautiful public footpaths around there, so it’s really worth visiting for a good walk. Get to know the route so you can plan how far you want to go, otherwise you could go for miles and miles which may not be suitable if you have a young, or elderly dog. The route we take involves bridges, duck ponds, styles, wildlife, farmhouses and lots of puddles which is great for keeping us all interested. Just be aware of the cattle grids you encounter on these kinds of walks, as your dog could be really injured if they reach one before you do!

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/salceyforest

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