A Brief History of Hubbard’s Hills

Hubbard’s Hills, a quiet wooded valley through which meanders the river Lud, is considered one of the gems of Louth.  This beauty spot, on the western edge of the town, which was chiselled out of the chalk around 40,000 years ago by glacial melt water, was gifted to the people of Louth by Auguste Alphonse Pahaud to provide a lasting memorial to his beloved wife, Annie.  This wonderful living memorial is one of Louth’s greatest treasures.  Since then generations of local people have flocked to enjoy it’s natural beauty, whether that be meeting friends, walking through the valley, feeding the ducks, crossing the stepping stones, eating a picnic in the meadow or exercising their dogs. 

Visitor Information

Hubbard’s Hills is intended to be a safe and quiet haven for the enjoyment of all.  Your cooperation in ensuring this is much appreciated.  Please follow the direction of area signs.  Where indicated by signage or in areas where, for instance there are children playing, please exercise caution keeping dogs on leads.  Please always pick up after your animals and dispose of any waste generated on site appropriately, taking home as much of it, as possible. 

Opening Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Please note: Camping, fires and BBQ’s are not permitted anywhere on site.

Amenities: 

Parking
There are parking areas located at either entrance to Hubbard’s Hills:

• Hallington side, from Halfpenny Lane – LN11 9QU (please note this is a small area which can only hold a limited number of vehicles).
• Café side, from Crowtree Lane – LN11 0QW (please note that this area is not owned by Louth Town Council and that there may be a fee to park).

Toilets
Public toilets can be found at the Crowtree Lane entrance.