Etangs des cinq tailles
Etangs des cinq tailles is a lakeside walk near La Neuville, Nord. It scores 80 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (Not for off-lead).
| Off the lead? | No: dogs must be on a lead |
|---|---|
| Where | Lakeside walk near La Neuville, Nord |
| Size | About 130 acres (53 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 58% woodland |
What it's like
A large lakeside walk of about 130 acres, with 1.9 miles of paths. There's a lake. It's a mix of woodland and open ground. It's well away from main roads. There's a car park.
Dogs
Official pages say dogs must be on a lead here. 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.
Parking
- Car park · 283 m from the edge · Directions
Pubs and cafés nearby
- Le Comptoir Bistrot et Vins · Restaurant · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
- Au Ch'Ti Bar Café Tabac · Café · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
- Au Derby · Bar · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Etangs des cinq tailles?
Official pages say dogs must be on a lead here. In France a dog counts as straying if it's out of earshot or more than 100 m from you.
Is there parking at Etangs des cinq tailles?
There's a car park.
Can dogs swim at Etangs des cinq tailles?
There's a lake.
Are there cows or sheep at Etangs des cinq tailles?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Where this comes from
Cinq Tailles ornithological site's own web page says dogs must be leashed, with motor vehicles banned. Page was only seen via a search summary because the site's certificate blocked fetching, so not directly verified.
Researched online in November 2026. 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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