6m from Salcey Forest

Wellingborough Group

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Overview

Circular forest walk. A walk around the circumference of Salcey Forest (part of Forest England). A mixture of mostly level terrain on well defined paths. There are some parts which can be muddy in inclement weather.

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Refreshments available at the Visitor Centre cafe.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 79394 51544
Nearest postcode:: NN7 2HX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at Visitors centre Salcey Forest NN7 2HX (Parking fee) near Hartwell, Northampton

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