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La Canteraine
La Canteraine is a park near Emmerin, Nord. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (73 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 4.8 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Park near Emmerin, Nord |
| Size | About 190 acres (79 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake and a canal. |
| Parking | There are 3 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | Yes, grazing here |
| Shade | 44% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 3.1 miles, about 85 minutes |
What it's like
A large park of about 190 acres, with 4.8 miles of paths. There's a lake and a canal. It's a mix of woodland and open ground. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are 3 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.
- Canals here often have steep or walled sides: a dog can jump in but may not be able to climb out. Keep your dog away from the edge.
- Sheep, goats or cattle may be grazing parts of this place (often eco-grazing in parks). Put your dog on a lead near them.
- Livestock graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Parking
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · 185 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 220 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 3.1-mile loop from the car park with about 70 m of climbing , about 85 minutes at a dog's pace. About 450 m of it is on lanes or drives that cars use.
Shown dashed on the map above. Drawn by computer from OpenStreetMap paths. We haven't walked it: paths can be missing, private, closed or overgrown.
Pubs and cafés nearby
- L'Escale · Restaurant · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at La Canteraine?
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 La Canteraine?
There are 3 car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at La Canteraine?
There's a lake and a canal.
Are there cows or sheep at La Canteraine?
Yes. Livestock graze here, so put your dog on a lead near them.
How long is a walk at La Canteraine?
Our suggested loop is about 3.1 miles (5 km) from the car park and takes about 85 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 70 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
ENM-managed wetland with protected amphibians. A user-route page reports dogs welcome, 7.6 km loop, and donkeys, horses and cows in fields. No official dog rule found; eco-grazing unconfirmed.
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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Nearby walks
- Terrain de dépôt du Tonkin
- Parc Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Parc de la Deule
- Bois d'Emmerin
- Parc de Loisirs et de Nature de Loos
- La Colle
More walks near Wattignies, Seclin, Lomme, Lille, or all of Nord.