Penfield Nature Reserve, Langtoft

Today we’re staying local, just 5 minutes down the road from the Pet Shop (perfect for you pooches who aren’t a big fan of travelling) and heading to Penfield Nature Reserve in Langtoft.

Previously a quarry, Penfield Nature Reserve is a stunning landscape full of several pathways and picturesque views.

Penfield Nature Reserve Walk Details

Start: Langtoft Outgang Road, Langtoft, PE6 9RB

Time to Travel: Approx 5 mins from the Pet Shop

Length: Vary

Time of walk: Approx 1 hour

Dog friendly cafe: Waggon and Horses Pub on the Main Road

Off Lead: On the lead at all times

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

Poop Bins: No. Bag and Bin.

Wildlife: Nature Reserve

Wilson Sets Off to Penfield Nature Reserve

Wilson: Mum’s got my harness on and my tail is in overdrive! Where are we going today? Oh, Mum’s rushed back to find something. Oh, sunglasses and car keys. The door opens, and in I jump. A couple of songs on the radio and we stop. That was quick! We’re here on our next adventure.

This one is a bit of a hidden gem and it’s just a few minutes from the Deepings. We parked up at East End Langtoft. Mum put me on my lead and we walked out of the village and followed the path on the verge to the nature reserve. There’s a really welcoming sign at the entrance to Penfield Nature Reserve so you can’t miss it!

The nature reserve was a previous quarry until Langtoft Parish Council took over the area. Volunteers manage the nature reserve for the local community.

We were greeted with lots of different paths, so there are many different routes each time you visit.

The Walk

Wilson: I’m on my lead for this walk, as all dogs must be kept on a lead. There are also a couple of areas clearly signposted where my paw friends and I are not allowed.

My sniffers absolutely love this walk! And for Mum, there are lots of benches where she can get some peace and take in the views.

There are options to extend the walk by heading back towards the village and crossing the road before the houses. Follow the gate to the footpath, which leads to the old moat at the back of the play park. From here, you can walk around the whole field (it can get a bit overgrown, so I recommend wearing trousers). In front of the moat and the one to the left, I can go off the lead, but we have to be mindful of the crops.

The footpath goes back to Langtoft Park or the opposite way to Langtoft Crossroads. Alternatively, if you are feeling really energetic, you can follow it across the fields to Baston.

All this for our paws on our doorstep. Mum, I’m ready for a treat now!

Wilson’s Review of Penfield Nature Reserve, Langtoft

A great walk and we love that it’s so close by. The views are beautiful and on a sunny day you’ll get some great pictures.

Paw Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐4 out of 5

Sniff Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 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.