Parks in Louth

Hubbards Hills and Westgate Fields

Hubbard's Hills and Westgate fields are hugely popular with the people of Louth as well as with visitors to the town. During a typical weekend in summer they will be crowded with walkers and families out for the day. Even in the middle of winter, many dog walkers and joggers use the park.

At the beginning of the twentieth century Hubbard's Hills was given to the people of Louth. Running through Hubbards Hills and Westgate Fields is the river Lud, which gives Louth its name. This is why the people of Louth are known as Ludensians.



Click here for more images of Westgate Fields.

Other parks and green areas

Closer to the town centre but much smaller is Springside. This area was the subject of a controversial regeneration project by Groundwork UK in 2006.

You can find Springside, plus a few other smaller green areas on this map of central Louth.

Another green area is the Louth canal. You can also read about the wildlife that lives around the canal.

Around seven miles out of town is the nature reserve known as Red Hill.

Council Roundup

In which something is very nearly almost said about the Hubbards Hills Trust.

The Gatherums Regeneration Group Launch A Consultation

The group aims to give The Gatherums' grot spot a makeover.

Round-up: Free Swimming, Elections and Fruit

Town Council elections loom, kissing gates are installed, plus what to do if you have too many apples.

Round-up: Raised Beds, Resignation and Taxi Ranks

The council eyes new projects, the future of the Town Hall comes under the spotlight, and one councillor bows out.

Community Food In The Gatherums

Volunteers turn the Gatherums into a tasty, organic haven to promote the benefits of growing your own food.

Round-up: Apathy, Scams and Bugs

Natural beauty faces off against the ugly side of technology in the battle for our attention.

A Charitable Trust For Hubbard's Hills?

With major costs forecast, who will bear the burden of maintenance and restoration of the town's beauty spot?

Lost In Louth Signs Go Up

Rupert Clamp's art project for the Gatherums and Springside is unveiled.

An interview with John Clarkson

The author of "Birds of Louth" discusses birdwatching, Louth, and why "the future looks bleak for all life on Earth".

More Pictures of Flooding

Further images from the disastrous summer flooding in Louth.

Petition to Save the Springside Trees

Louth residents met with representatives of East Lindsey District Council to protest about plans to cut down trees in a local beauty spot.

Saving the Springside Trees

Plans to fell trees in order to make way for the development of the green area at Springside have caused outrage.

Westgate Fields in Louth

Westgate Fields, next to Hubbard's Hills, is a popular place for recreation in the west of Louth.

The Louth Canal

The Louth canal was created during the 18th century as a means of transporting cargo.

Wildlife Beside The Louth Canal

Thanks to the river Lud and the Louth Navigation Canal, there is a corridor running through the town where wildlife can thrive.

Louth's Big Freeze

Shops closed early and people fled to the Hills as the cold snap brought deep snow to the town.

MP Sir Peter Tapsell meets residents in the Gatherums

The MP for Louth and Horncastle met with locals to discuss the deterioration of the Gatherums and Springside due to vandalism and neglect.