Réserve naturelle du Héron
Réserve naturelle du Héron is a nature reserve near Forest-sur-Marque, Nord. It scores 69 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (Not for off-lead).
| Off the lead? | No: dogs must be on a lead |
|---|---|
| Where | Nature reserve near Forest-sur-Marque, Nord |
| Size | About 230 acres (94 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake and a river, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 16% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.3 miles, about 60 minutes |
What it's like
A large nature reserve of about 230 acres, with 3.8 miles of paths. There's a lake and a river, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water. It's mostly open, with little shade on a hot day. It's well away from main roads. There are several car parks on or near it.
Dogs
Official pages say dogs must be on a lead here in the nature reserve. 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
- Protected area: Réserve naturelle du Héron
- Swimming banned across the reserve unless the manager allows it
Parking
- Car park · free · 15 spaces · 17 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · free · 5 spaces · 49 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · free · 2 spaces · 52 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · free · 4 spaces · 66 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.3-mile loop from the car park with about 40 m of climbing , about 60 minutes at a dog's pace. About 200 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
- Ferme Petitprez · Restaurant · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Réserve naturelle du Héron?
Official pages say dogs must be on a lead here in the nature reserve. In France a dog counts as straying if it's out of earshot or more than 100 m from you.
Is there parking at Réserve naturelle du Héron?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Réserve naturelle du Héron?
There's a lake and a river, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water.
Are there cows or sheep at Réserve naturelle 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 Réserve naturelle du Héron?
Our suggested loop is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) from the car park and takes about 60 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 40 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Regional nature reserve. The 2012 classification decision says dogs must be on a lead and may not roam, including in water; swimming is prohibited. A walking guide gives about 5 km around the main lake.
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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