Woodpecker Walking Trail at Salcey Forest
Woodpecker Trail - long circular walk in ancient woodland
At 6 miles, the Woodpecker Trail is the longest of the walks at Salcey. You'll meander through through oak, conifer, horse chestnut and a lovely area of beech as you enjoy your walk through the woods.
This walk circles the whole forest, and takes in some of its most beautiful areas. Perfect if you want to get away from it all and enjoy the ancient woodland surrounding you.
It's a great one for dogs to stretch their legs, but please be considerate to the wildlife and keep them in sight at all times, as the quieter areas are favoured by wildlife. Deer are seen here, along with most of the bird species native to Salcey, including the red kite.
Trail information
Salcey Forest, Wootton Road, Northamptonshire, NN7 2HX
Follow the pink markers.
Please be aware that horse riders and cyclists share part of this route.
Please be aware that horse riders and cyclists share part of this route.
Is this trail for you?
The path is clearly defined, but has varying surfaces (loose and uneven), which are firm under foot but can become muddy after periods of rain. Please dress accordingly, walking boots are recommended. There are a few short inclines.
Trail Length
6 miles (10 km) Takes approximately 2 hours.
Accessibility
There are 3 resting points along this trail. There are various chicane style fences along the route with narrow gaps. Smallest gap is 70cm. There are also some natural obstacles such as tree roots and certain sections are impacted by weather.