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Wildlife at Salcey Forest Access Point
 

Salcey Forest
Northamptonshire
England
Hartwell is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SP 795514
Children playing in the salcey forest play areaThe main car park is situated off the road between Quinton and Hanslope, about six miles south east of Northampton.

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

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Facilities:
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The Forest Cafe is open daily between 10am and 5pm. Group bookings can be arranged - call Katherine on 07834 765590

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There are also picnic areas, a children's play area and of course the award winning Tree Top Way.


Activities
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The Church Path Trail
Elephant Walk

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Cyclists can use the 5-mile, family friendly cycle track.

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Riders may enter the woods on any of the public bridleways, or use the horse-boxing point at the south-eastern end of the forest on the edge of Rose Coppice.

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School and college visits can be arranged on request - contact us for more information.

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A permanent orienteering course is laid out in the wood.

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The play area is situated close to the Forest Cafe, enabling parents to keep an eye on the youngsters whilst taking it easy!

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The Tree Top Way climbs to a height of 20 metres through the canopy, offering fantastic views across the forest. To reach it, follow the Elephant Walk

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The Forest Cafe is open 10am - 5pm daily. Card payment faciliteis now available.

Contact:
Northants Office

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


What's of interest
There is a Forest Cafe in the car park, which is open from 10.00am til 5.00pm in summer, 4pm in winter.

What else is here
In Salcey Forest Access Point there is also
recreation
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