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Parc des Berges de la Souchez
Parc des Berges de la Souchez is a park near Harnes, Pas-de-Calais. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (74 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 42 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Park near Harnes, Pas-de-Calais |
| Size | About 760 acres (306 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake and a canal. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 45% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.6 miles, about 70 minutes |
What it's like
A huge park of about 760 acres, with 42 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 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.
- 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.
Parking
- Bois de Florimond · free · Directions
- Car park · 5 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 8 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · free · 8 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.6-mile loop from Bois de Florimond with about 90 m of climbing , about 70 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site.
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
- Bosphore · Restaurant · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Parc des Berges de la Souchez?
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 Parc des Berges de la Souchez?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Parc des Berges de la Souchez?
There's a lake and a canal.
Are there cows or sheep at Parc des Berges de la Souchez?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
How long is a walk at Parc des Berges de la Souchez?
Our suggested loop is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) from Bois de Florimond and takes about 70 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 90 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Harnes town page describes the park (about 10 km of canal-side paths, picnic tables, play area, lagoon viewing platform) but says nothing about dogs. No dog rule found.
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
More walks near Harnes, Carvin, Wingles, or all of Pas-de-Calais.