Discover Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons
Find out how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Dogs are welcome at Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commo nall year round and there's plenty of space for you to explore with your four-legged friend. Help us to care for the wildlife and livestock that live in this special place by following the guidance below.
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.
Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons is a one pawprint rated place.
Dogs are welcome here, but facilities are limited. They’ll be able to stretch their legs in the car park and walk in the nearby open spaces, depending on the season. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Dogs are welcome across the Commons and there are many walks that take in views across surrounding hills and the river Severn.
Please be aware that there are grazing cattle and ponies on the Commons. Keep your dog under close control around livestock and pick up any mess.
March through to July is a prime time for nature, when many birds, reptiles and mammals are breeding. Please help wildlife thrive by following local signs about keeping your dog on a lead.
Dog poo bins are located in the quarry car park and spine road car parks on Rodborough common and the reservior car park on Minchinhampton common.
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 here, the 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.
Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus, find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.
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.
Home to rare and diverse wildlife and wildflowers, Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons are perfect for a discovering nature in all shapes and sizes.
Discover some of Rodborough Common's hidden treasures on this walk exploring the woodlands on the lower slopes, visiting Cotswold villages along the way.
An easy 1-mile walk around Rodborough Fort, taking in the unique flora and fauna of the limestone grassland.
If you're pushed for time, you can still enjoy some of the best views the Cotswolds has to offer on this short walk.
Follow this trail through natural grassy tracks and hillsides to Swellshill with far-reaching views across the Severn Estuary and more than 30 species of butterfly to spot on the route.
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.