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Bois de Flines
Bois de Flines is a woodland near Flines-lez-Raches, Nord. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (88 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 3.4 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Flines-lez-Raches, Nord |
| Size | About 680 acres (275 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
What it's like
A huge woodland of about 680 acres, with 3.4 miles of paths. There's a pond. Most of it is woodland, so there's plenty of shade. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are several car parks on or near it.
Dogs
We couldn't find any published dog rules for this place. Around Lille most places with known rules ask for a lead, so check the signs. In France a dog counts as straying if it's out of earshot or more than 100 m from you.
You're responsible for your dog. Before you let it off the lead, read the signs at the entrance, look out for livestock and roads, and make sure it will come back when called.
Watch out for
- Now: It's hunting season (September to February). Driven shoots (battues) take place in woods and fields: look for "Chasse en cours" signs, keep your dog close, and a hi-vis vest helps.
- From 15 April to 30 June, French law says dogs in woods and forests must be on a lead whenever they're off the main forest tracks.
- Protected area: Parc naturel régional Scarpe-Escaut
Parking
- Car park · free · 121 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · free · 243 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · free · 275 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · free · 291 m from the edge · Directions
Pubs and cafés nearby
- Les Bleuets · Café · · 0.0 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Bois de Flines?
We couldn't find any published dog rules for this place. Around Lille most places with known rules ask for a lead, so check the signs. In France a dog counts as straying if it's out of earshot or more than 100 m from you.
Is there parking at Bois de Flines?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Bois de Flines?
There's a pond.
Are there cows or sheep at Bois de Flines?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Where this comes from
We haven't looked this place up yet. Everything above comes from map data.
Nobody from Find Dog Walks has checked this place in person. Mud and shade are estimated from geology and woodland maps.
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Nearby walks
- Walks near Raimbeaucourt (south)
- Walks near Orchies
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- Bois Magré
- Walks near Beuvry-la-Forêt
- Wattines
More walks near Orchies, or all of Nord.