Hutton Country Park

This is an underrated treasure of a park that only locals really know about and use. superb fields, woods and boardwalk to explore. amazing bluebells in spring! we love this place.

Great short walk...but the litter in the car park is just beyond belief.

Superb place didn't want to leave a review wanted to keep it hidden 😉

This park is really something. upon entering the park there are fields of meadows which allow you to bask in the sun, see wildflowers and hunt for mushrooms. there is even a wobbly bench you can rest on to take in the view. there is a small stream with some fish and a little bridge to stop on. my favourite part, though, is the woodland. on the edge of the meadow there are multiple entries into this darker part of the park. you can hear the crunching of leaves and twigs underfoot accompanied by the trill of birds and the occasional scurrying of a rabbit. there are innumerable rabbit holes. there's some old trees and fallen tree trunks nestled within bunches of mushrooms. it's really fun trying to identify them. there's a group of small ponds covered in green algae giving the area an eerily quiet air. there's numerous paths to take you round and round, albeit they get quite muddy after a bit of rain. various sticks and tree branches have been added to help you get across with only somewhat muddy shoes. beware the thorny bushes on these winding paths. the woodland guides you to various exits, from meadow to wheat fields, with the occasional train whistle accompanying you across the park. there are quite a few places where you can see the train tracks beyond a fence. there is also a small car park which takes you back to the industrial estate that clashes with the greenery and peace of the inner park. depending on the day and weather, you may see other people but mostly from afar so you are left to your own pace and on your own path. i've enjoyed my walks and exploration here and would recommend it to anyone looking for the slightly wilder park.