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.

Whilst dogs are allowed, horse riding and cycling through the park aren't.

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, and here for a gallery of images of Hubbard's Hills.

Westgate Fields

Hubbard's Hills

Hubbards Hills in spring

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 between Queen Street and Kidgate in Louth.

Spout Yard is situated in the centre of town, near Enginegate off Broadbank. It has green areas, a children's play park, seating and a kiosk. There's also a small stage which makes it a good venue for live music, weather permitting.

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.