# 5 Heatwave Safe Walks We'd Choose For Murphy
**Type:** Walk | **Location:** Ashby & Surrounding Areas , East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
**Murphy Approved** ✓ — personally visited and approved by Murphy & Me
## About
With temperatures set to climb again this weekend, we're swapping open fields for shade, water and cooler routes.

Here are five Dog Edit favourites for warmer days:

🌳 Bradgate Park
Streams, woodland shade, deer spotting and plenty of route options.

💦 Albert Village Lake
A relaxed waterside walk with plenty of opportunities to catch a breeze.

🌾 Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Woods
Huge meadows, shaded woodland sections and enough space to avoid the crowds.

🌲 Hicks Lodge
Woodland trails, lakeside paths and a well-earned café stop afterwards.

🌿 Donisthorpe Woodland
 Shaded woodland trails, peaceful surroundings and a perfect excuse to finish at The Pavilion afterwards.


## Murphy's Verdict
*Reviewed by Murphy, Cavapoo and chief sniff tester at Murphy & Me — The Dog Edit*
> "Look, I'm not being dramatic but if you take me on a baking hot field walk when there are FIVE perfectly good shady, watery alternatives available, we need to have words. Streams for paddling, woodland for lurking, and lakes for looking wistfully at while Mum tells me I'm not allowed to dive-bomb the ducks. This is how you do summer properly."
## Highlights
- Take water for both of you
- Walk early or later in the evening
- Check pavements before heading out
- Seek shade whenever possible
- Five recommended walks: Bradgate Park, Albert Village Lake, Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Woods, Hicks Lodge, Donisthorpe Woodland
## Dog-Friendly Features
Water / Swimming, Woodland
## About This Review
5 Heatwave Safe Walks We'd Choose For Murphy was personally visited by Murphy & Me — The Dog Edit, a trusted dog-friendly recommendation network covering Leicestershire and beyond. Every review is based on a genuine visit. No paid placements. Murphy approved where earned.
**Source:** [5 Heatwave Safe Walks We'd Choose For Murphy on Murphy & Me](https://murphyandme.co.uk/walks/5-heatwave-safe-walks-wed-choose-for-murphy)
**Publisher:** Murphy & Me — The Dog Edit | murphyandme.co.uk
**Published:** 2026-06-20