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IRCHESTER

80 ha

Plan your visit

PicnicFamilyPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome80 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

Very strong match

Free

picnic area, car park; Country park — good for group day out

Family friendly

Strong match

Free

playground, picnic area; Country park — designed for family visits

Playgrounds

Strong match

Free

playground, parking

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — country park

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Country park

Wildlife

Good match

Free

Country park — managed habitat

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 24 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Named routeLength 177 kmRegional walking route
Ditchford Muddy Boot TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Nature Trail WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Three Shires WayWalking route79 km

49 mile route liking the Swan's Way to the Grafham Water circular walk, which it now incorporates, made up largely of bridleways.

Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Lakes and Meadows TrailWalking route42.5 km
Named routeLength 42.5 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
East Northamptonshire GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

Quarry truck in Irchester Country Park

Quarry truck in Irchester Country Park

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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Nearby places

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