Dogs of Godolphin is a partnership with Forthglade, supporting responsible access for dogs while caring for the wildlife, farm life and landscapes that make Godolphin special.
Dogs of Godolphin was created in response to conversations with visitors and the challenges we're seeing across the site, including dog mess, livestock worrying and uncertainty about where dogs can go. At its heart is a simple idea: helping dogs, people, wildlife and farm life share this special place.
Thanks to Forthglade
Our partnership with Forthglade is helping us bring people together through a shared love of Godolphin. Through walks, opportunities to listen and learn, and future site improvements, we're helping people and nature thrive together while supporting responsible access for dogs, visitors, wildlife and farm life.
Dogs of Godolphin isn’t built by one team or organisation. It's shaped by the people who walk here, work here and care about what happens here. Meet some of the people helping to guide the conversations and ideas behind Dogs of Godolphin.
From Love Your Paws
Vicki Main from Love Your Paws and her cocker spaniel Lochy are helping shape the ideas and conversations behind Dogs of Godolphin. Passionate about helping people and dogs live well together, Vicki is a local dog trainer who brings a thoughtful, curiosity-led approach that encourages connection, understanding and enjoyment, both at the end of the lead and in the landscape at Godolphin.
How to get involved
We'd love you to be part of Dogs of Godolphin. Come along on a walk, share pictures of your dog enjoying their favourite spots, join us for a chat at one of our monthly drop-in sessions.
Everyone is welcome, however they enjoy Godolphin, and every experience, idea and conversation helps shape what comes next for this special place.
These informal monthly sessions are with Katie (National Trust) and Vicki (Love Your Paws) for a relaxed stroll, friendly chat and chance to meet others in the Dogs of Godolphin community.
We meet at either National Trust Noonvares car park, near Godolphin woods, or the main Godolphin National Trust car park.
Friday 11 September 9.30m - 10.30am at Noonvares
Thursday 8 October 9.30 – 10.30 at Godolphin
Tuesday 17 November 9.30 – 10.30 at Noonvares
Friday 11 December 9.30 – 10.30 at Godolphin
For Noonvares car park use use What3Words ///louder.quietly.dean
For Godolphin main car park use use What3Words ///types.offices.following
Led by Vicki from Love Your Paws, these on-lead walks are a chance to explore Godolphin Hill while discovering how giving dogs the time, space and support they need can help everyone get more from their walk. Along the way, Vicki will share practical, force free tips, with no judgement, pressure or expectation of perfection.
Spaces are limited, dates and booking details are coming soon.
Take the lead and explore Godolphin your way. Our self-led walks include a route map and ideas for things to look out for along the way, helping you and your dog discover more of the estate at your own pace. From shorter, gentler walks and routes suitable for older dogs to longer hikes, shady trails and places to cool off, there'll be something for everyone. You'll find them in the Dogs of Godolphin Facebook group.
Our Facebook community is the place to share photos, swap stories, discover new walks and keep up to date with everything happening across Dogs of Godolphin.
We'll also post seasonal challenges, opportunities to get involved, updates on woodland and countryside work, upcoming events and plenty of inspiration for enjoying Godolphin throughout the year.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
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