Prés du Hem
Prés du Hem is a park near Le Bizet, Nord. It scores 71 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (Not for off-lead).
| Off the lead? | No: dogs aren't allowed |
|---|---|
| Where | Park near Le Bizet, Nord |
| Size | About 260 acres (107 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake and a river. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 19% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.7 miles, about 45 minutes |
What it's like
A large park of about 260 acres, with 3.1 miles of paths. There's a lake and a river. It's mostly open, with little shade on a hot day. A main road runs close to one edge. There are several car parks on or near it.
Dogs
Dogs aren't allowed 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.
Parking
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · 21 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 21 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 23 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.7-mile loop from the car park with about 50 m of climbing , about 45 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 1930 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
- Côté Comptoir · Restaurant · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
- Ama wok59 · Restaurant · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
- Au Pont de Nieppe · Bar · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- Chez Fabienne · Bar · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Prés du Hem?
Dogs aren't allowed 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 Prés du Hem?
There are several car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Prés du Hem?
There's a lake and a river.
Are there cows or sheep at Prés du Hem?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
How long is a walk at Prés du Hem?
Our suggested loop is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) from the car park and takes about 45 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 50 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Official Lille metropolitan page says dogs are banned even on a lead, to protect the park's wildlife. Bikes, scooters and barbecues are also prohibited. The Armentières base is the same park.
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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