After a short drive I can hardly contain my wagging tail. Out of the window I can just see green and lots of space. Where are we Mum?

Coming out of Deeping on the Spalding Road (A16) once you arrive at to the Tulip Queen roundabout, turn right and then follow the road round through Cowbit (locally pronounced Cubbit,) until you reach the car park on the bend.

Cowbit Wash was a flood plain for the River Welland, separated from the village by an earth bank. In the past the Welland would overflow regularly with the water freezing in wintertime. A relief channel (Coronation Channel) was constructed at Spalding, and since the 1950’s Cowbit Wash had not been used. During the 1800s speed skating championships were held on the frozen plain.

And now it’s a wonderful open space for my paws to explore! Let’s go Mum! Mum leads the way. There are lots of different routes to choose. We walked straight ahead to the Wash and then turned left.

You can see for miles around here so it’s really easy to spot any other dogs. Mum took off my lead and I was ready to sniff out this walk. Oh the freedom and no interruptions, just me and Mum and no other paw friends. I can just concentrate on these new smells.

We followed the bank for miles, then came back on ourselves and turned to the right for an extra mile.

We saw lots of birds and a slight glimpse of an otter, but he was very quick and disappeared. I’m not going to take woof-fence!

The water current is strong in the Welland and it’s always important to be careful around the river when off the lead. A good alternative is to use a long line lead for those little adventurers.

I stayed out of the water today, so just a quick paw dry with one of Mum’s drying mitts and we headed back home. After that adventure I’m ready for a nice warm snooze in my cosy bed. Thanks Mum.

Summary

Dog friendly cafe: Tulip Queen (outside seating with dogs.)

Off Lead: Plenty of chances for off lead exercise

In Wilson’s Bag: Water Bottle, Treats, Poop Bags, Drying Towel

Poop Bins: No. Bag and Bin.

Wildlife: Birds and you might see an otter.

Paw Rating: 4 out of 5

Sniff Rating: 4 out of 5

Overall Woof Rating: 5 out of 5

Wilson’s Walks are a series of walks for Pet Stop in collaboration with local magazine I’d rather be in deeping. Wilson takes you across dog friendly walks around South Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and Rutland, to inspire you all year round.