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Salcey Forest

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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. 'Secret Salcey' guides are available from the Forest Cafe for only £3.

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.

Car parking costs £1 for one hour, or £3 for a whole day.

 

 

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

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Families enjoying Salcey Forest Tree Top Way

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Contact:

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

What's of interest

For the purposes of SatNav, the postcode for Salcey is NN7 2HX.

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