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Salcey Forest


(Average user rating: 4 Stars 3.5/5)

About Salcey Forest

Salcey Forest is an oasis of nature and history only 7 miles from the centre of Northampton. Wildlife and history are in abundance at Salcey. So come and discover why elephants roamed the forest and where to find a roman road.

If you have a head for heights, ascend the all ability Tree Top Way and see Salcey from a completely different viewpoint, with fantastic views in store at the top.

There are extensive trails to help you explore the forest, with three walking trails, two of which are all-access paths. There is a 5 mile family cycle route and a 6 mile horse riding trail with its own car park for horse boxes.

How to get there:

Hartwell is the nearest town or village.

Salcey Forest is between Milton Keynes and Northampton, and located immediately to the east of the small village of Hartwell.

OS Grid Reference: SP 795 514
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Salcey Forest Access Point

What's on in Salcey Forest

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Families enjoying Salcey Forest Tree Top Way

Facilities:

ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessRefreshmentsOther Facilities

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingEducationalOrienteeringOther ActivitiesArtsPicnicPlay AreaView Point

Contact:

Northants Office

01780 444920
e-mail: northants@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: Anonymous (4 Stars)
28/Jun/2009
beautiful views from the treetop walks
Name: Craig (5 Stars)
25/Jun/2009
Salcey is well worth a visit at any time of the year. The parking is ok, but can get very busy in the summer months.
A visit to the Forest Cafe is a must as they offer a very good choice of hot and cold food & drinks.
The tree top walk is very good and I hope that the forestry commission extend the tree top walk to cover more of the forest in time.
We have, and continue to spend many hours in this wonderful and peaceful part of Northamptonshire.
Name: Another (1 Star)
18/Jun/2009
Shocking to see the tkt machines are being replaced and the parking charge is increasing....disgusting !!!!!!
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For the purposes of SatNav, the postcode for Salcey is NN7 2HX.


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