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Parc du Héron
Parc du Héron is a park near Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Nord. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (61 out of 100): 5.5 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Park near Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Nord |
| Size | About 130 acres (52 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 56% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.1 miles, about 60 minutes |
What it's like
A large park of about 130 acres, with 5.5 miles of paths. There's a lake. It's a mix of woodland and open ground. A main road runs close to one edge. 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.
Parking
- Car park · free · Directions
- Parc du Héron · free · 27 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · free · 32 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 85 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.1-mile loop from the car park with about 90 m of climbing , about 60 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 100 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
- La Fiancée du Pirate · Restaurant · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
- La Terrasse du Héron · Restaurant · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Parc du Héron?
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 du Héron?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Parc du Héron?
There's a lake.
Are there cows or sheep at Parc du Héron?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
How long is a walk at Parc du Héron?
Our suggested loop is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km) from the car park and takes about 60 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 90 m of climbing.
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
More walks near Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Hem, Marcq-en-Barœul, Lille, or all of Nord.