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Hiking: Oak in Salcey Forest – Salcey Forest loop from Wootton

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Hiking: Oak in Salcey Forest – Salcey Forest loop from Wootton

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Hiking: Oak in Salcey Forest – Salcey Forest loop from Wootton

03:03

48.6km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.41 km

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Preston Deanery

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful old church and small but well kept graveyard and grounds, looked great in the sunshine and I'm sure the stained glass would be very impressive from the inside on a day like today.

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14.7 km

Cogenhoe village

Highlight • Settlement

Pretty Northamptonshire Village with stone and thatched cottages high on a hill overlooking the valley. It's pronounced "Cook - no" - don't ask!

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21.9 km

Castle Ashby Rural Shopping Yard

Highlight • Historical Site

castle ashby deli good ice cream

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34.1 km

Once a medieval hunting forest, Salcey Forest is home to some majestic veteran oaks, some over 600 years old.

There are three waymarked walking trails, a cafe and toilet facilities, making this an ideal day out for the family. Crucially, dogs are welcome too. There's also a play area for the little ones and a treetop walkway for those of a stern constitution.

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41.6 km

Salcey Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

Plenty of parking though it is expensive, on-site cafe serving coffee, teas, lunches and ice creams. lots of walking routes for all abilities with many surfaced well enough for disabled access. The cycle route around the forest is an easy meander and perfect for taking the kids on a hot summers day to enjoy the shade of the trees. There is a treetop walk but I believe it is closed at the moment.

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41.8 km

Grounds Café & Cycle Centre, Salcey Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

Fairly popular cafe for Salcey Forest walkers and wheelers alike. Plenty of outdoor seating for nice days (or if you're a bit muddy from the forest!) and there's a bike hire centre too.
groundscafe.uk/salcey

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48.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.0 km

5.12 km

3.46 km

1.49 km

1.34 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

29.0 km

12.7 km

3.96 km

2.55 km

367 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 15 June

24°C

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Hiking: Oak in Salcey Forest – Salcey Forest loop from Wootton

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Preston Deanery

Cogenhoe village

Castle Ashby Rural Shopping Yard