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A great spot to check out the local waterbird life. Expect to find the likes of Canada Goose, Ring-necked Pheasant and Great Crested Grebe

Emberton Country Park is blessed with 200 acres (81 ha) of peaceful parkland and shimmering lakes. Beloved by walkers and cyclists alike, there are a number of circular trails on offer. The park also has children's play areas, picnic spots and plenty of places where you can feed the ducks.

The lakes at Castle Ashby Fishery look very inviting on a hot summers day, there is a small lodge between the two largest lakes that provide a selection of drinks and hot and cold snacks. For more information go to: https://www.castleashbyfishery.co.uk/

Handy parking at the far end of the Reservoir gives easy access from the sixfields leisure park where there are numerous food outlets. From here you can also connect with the Northampton canal which takes you further into town or towards Hatton and Weedon Bec in the other direction.

You can ride a full loop of the Washlands by following the path to the left or right of the information board. If you cycle to the other side (around half way) you will find the canal and river but be prepared to cross a footbridge with gates at each end. If you want to connect up to the Riverside retail park you will also need to lift your bike over a fence/gate and push it over a very narrow footbridge which crosses the canal. It is just a short cycle 200-300m to the corner of the retail park.