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Dogs on leads are welcome at Rayleigh Mount. Whether you are a regular local dog walker, or a visitor from further afield, please read this article to make your your visit as enjoyable as possible not only for you and your dog but also non-threatening for the wildlife that call this place home.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Rayleigh Mount is a two pawprint rated place.
These places have water bowls, dog bins and dog-friendly walks. You’ll be able to take your dog into some areas, but not everywhere. If there’s a food and beverage outlet, you can have a cup of tea with them, probably outside. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Dogs are allowed in all parts of Rayleigh Mount. These are all clearly signposted.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Find out how to get to Rayleigh Mount, where to park, things to see and do and more.
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.
There's nothing better than bringing your four-legged friend with you on a day out – they are part of the family after all. Take a look at which places are perfect for their next walkies.
Rest and refuel after enjoying a walk with your dog. Here's a selection of the best walks with dog-friendly cafés at places we look after.
If you’re bringing your dog(s) to the places we care for, you'll find information on our pawprint rating system and the Canine Code to help plan your visit.
Rayleigh Castle was the only castle in Essex mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Book. Find out how it changed through the centuries, who placed it in the care of the National Trust 100 years ago, and how it became the wildlife haven it remains today.