Noorderneg/Het Maalwater, Heiloo
There are two parts to the walking areas in Heiloo that we tend to visit. Noorderneg is essentially a long pathway or two that runs parallel to the water ways…
Heilooërbos, Heiloo
There are two parts to the walking areas in Heiloo that we tend to visit. Heilooërbos, which is a lovely forest north of the Belieslaan, and the other area is…
Oudorperhout, Alkmaar
Oudorperhout is a park in the north part of Alkmaar, inside the ring road, so very close by for anyone staying in or visiting Alkmaar. It is a well maintained…
Bergerbos, Bergen
Bergerbos is a lovely mixture of dunes and forest and is on the edge of the popular tourist town, Bergen. A huge part of the park allows your dog to…
Waarderhout, Heerhugowaard
Waarderhout is a secret little gem of a forest just outside Heerhugowaard, a little north of Alkmaar. On first glance it just looks like a small park on the edge…
Diepsmeerpark, Oudkarspel
Diepsmeerpark is a decent-sized, well maintained park just north of Heerhugowaard and Alkmaar. It is a little maze of canals and open areas and if you walk up and down…
Geestmerambacht, Koedijk
North of Alkmaar, close to Heerhugowaard, is the Geestmerambacht park. This is a very popular summer area for children and is close to a Europarcs centre. For that reason, dogs…
Vlasgat, Koedijk (Geestmerambacht)
Vlasgat is a part of the overall Geesmerambacht park where dogs are allowed off leash all year round. This area is only partially maintained on the walking paths but not…
Obdammerweel, Obdam
Although this is not an extensive walk, it is highly rewarding for pups, particularly in summer. The park goes about 2 thirds around a lake so it is not circular,…
Dunes, Egmond aan Zee
Egmond aan Zee is, like most of the beaches in the Netherlands, closed to dogs during the daytime in the summer months. However, you can still snap a little sea…
De Hulk, Scharwoude
Who knew that the Hulk was Dutch! But joking aside, this is a lovely little park close to Hoorn, with waterways, sniffy grass routes, play areas and very few people,…
Park van Luna, Alkmaar
Ever been to Alkmaar with visitors to see the cheese markets, or just to see a different town for a change? If you have taken your four legged friend with…
Purmerbos, Purmerend
If you plan a day trip in the areas of Edam, Volendam or Hoorn, then this spot is an excellent waypoint to stretch your pups legs and give him a…