Name
Tiddenfoot Waterside Park
Overview
This site has received the prestigious Green Flag Community Award this year. The Green Flag Awards recognise well managed, high quality green spaces. Any green space is eligible to win this award, providing visitors can enter free of charge.
Tiddenfoot Waterside Park is a 13 hectare site, bordered by Mentmore Road, and the Grand Union Canal. Sand extraction has left a 3 hectare lake, grassland, scrub, willow woodland and a poplar plantation. It is very important for wildlife, and is designated as a County Wildlife Site. There is a surfaced path around the site.
The lake is well known for its catfish, with angling rights held by the Leighton Buzzard Anglers Club. This site is also home to the Canal Festival - a very popular local event held each summer. It is managed in partnership with The Greensand Trust.
Map
Nearest postcode
LU7 2AE
Car park
Mentmore Road, approximately 30 spaces
Walking
Open access and public paths.
Dogs
Welcome but must be kept under control.
Cycling
Permitted.
Horse riding
Not permitted.
Access
Entrances are accessible to manual wheelchairs / buggies, surfaced paths. Circular paths / routes.
Picnic
Picnic area. Other seating located around site.
Toilets
None.
Café
None.