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!
