We can offer you and your dog a huge variety of places to go for a walk, close to urban areas, on the coast and in the countryside.
In welcoming you and your dog, all we ask is that you keep your dog under control and deal with its waste thoughtfully. In return, we offer some fantastic locations to explore, and provide facilities and information where we can.
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Dogs in the countryside |
A few great places to walk your dog…
Attingham Park, Basildon Park, Brockhampton Estate, Castle Ward, Clumber Park, Clytha Park (near Abergavenny) Downs Bank, Hardcastle Crags, The Leas, Lyme Park, Plymbridge Woods, Sherborne Estate, Sheringham Park and the Stourhead Estate.
To get the most from a visit with your dog to any of our properties, it is best to do a little research before you set out by checking on the property pages of the website.
Look out for the dog symbol on property front pages or facilities pages. Where the symbol is included on the property front page, this indicates that dogs are generally welcome, under close control. Where the symbol is only included on the facilities page, with qualifying information, this indicates that there are specific restrictions on where dogs are allowed at the property or how they should be controlled.
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Beaches |
- A bracing seaside walk with your dog can be a wonderful thing. With over 700 miles of National Trust coastline, we have plenty of great locations for you to discover. At some of our beaches there are seasonal dog restrictions at busy times of the year. These are in place to manage problems with dog fouling and protect the interests of other users, particularly families with children. Download our guide to some great beaches for you both to enjoy.
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Visiting houses and gardens |
Due to the risk to fragile interiors and flowers, we regret that a dog can not accompany you inside our houses and gardens unless it is an assistance dog. It may remain in your car, but please take care on hot days.
Assistance dogs: Dogs assisting visitors with disabilities are welcome inside all our houses, gardens, restaurants and shops.
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Facilities
Many of our sites provide facilities for you and your dog, such as shady parking space in car parks, water for drinking bowls and hitching posts where dogs may be left. These facilities will vary from property to property and according to how busy each property may be on a particular day.
Keep dogs under control
Help keep the countryside a safe, healthy and enjoyable place for you and your dog, other visitors, wildlife and livestock:
- Always keep your dog in sight and under control; use a lead if need be.
- Never let your dog chase wildlife or farm animals; it causes serious injuries and your dog could become lost, hit by a car or shot.
- Observe local notices when you’re out and about. There may be restrictions in woodland or on farmland at sensitive times of year, like in spring, during the lambing season, and between the beginning of March and the end of July when ground-nesting birds are on eggs or raising their young.
Fouling
Never leave poo where people walk, play or picnic. We ask that if your dog fouls, particularly in car parks and on paths, you pick up and remove the mess. Flick it into rough grass or woodland, or take it away with you and dispose of it at home. There may be dedicated bins to put it in at heavily used sites.
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