Woofchester Wednesday Dog Walks
Join a guided, group dog walk around Woodchester Park.
- Booking essential
Calling all dogs, owners, and dog lovers: Woofchester Wednesday's are back!
On the first Wednesday of the month from September to May, there will be guided, on-lead dog walks at Woodchester Park.
Join a Woofchester Wednesday for a relaxed walk with other dog owners, to help with a bit of lead walking practice and dog socialisation.
Each walk is led by a walk leader and supported by walking volunteers, who will guide you at a pace to suit everyone so you and your pooch don't need to worry about getting left behind.
Walks vary in length and terrain depending on the route, but the emphasis is always on enjoyment rather than distance or speed. More information on the routes can be found below.
These guided walks are free to attend and open to all, but spaces must be booked. We have 15 spaces available per walk. Please book a space per dog, up to 2 people are welcome per dog. No need to book for people.
Whether you join for a single walk or attend regularly, this is a chance to explore Woodchester Park with your doggy best friend.
The walks will rotate through 3 routes of a similar distance, in the order:
Boathouse Loop | 3 miles (4.5km) | Ascent 135metres
Kennel Pond Loop | 3.3 miles (5.4 km) | Ascent 175 metres
Mansion Loop | 3.6 miles (5.8 km) | Ascent 183 metres
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| 1 dog | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
There are steps, uneven ground and hills on these walking routes at Woodchester Park so this walk isn't suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. For more information on accessibility at Tinkley Gate visit the access article: "accessibility at Woodchester Park," available on our webpage.
- Meeting point
Meet one of the walk leaders and some of the walking volunteers in front of Tinkley Gate Cafe for a pre-walk briefing. what3words:///boats.edge.dressings
- Suitability for children
Everyone is welcome. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
- What to bring and wear
Dogs must be on lead throughout the walk, please use a lead and harness/collar that ensures the safety and health of your dog and other walkers. Come dressed for the weather and with sturdy footwear.
- Other
The terrain is mixed throughout all of the routes: compacted stone surfaces, woodland tracks and grassy paths. A few steeper sections with a short series of steps and some gates, but there will be plenty of places to pause to take it as slow as needed. Parking: The visitor carpark is less than 200m from the cafe entrance. Tinkley Gate Carpark TInkley Lane Nympsfield GL10 3UH what3words:///confident.request.certified Parking is free for members and blue-badge holders, £4 for non-members. Other things to bring: Consider packing a few walking snacks like sweets, biscuits, nuts, or a chocolate bar to keep your energy up on the walk. Bring along a poo bag or 2, you could bring some dog treats to keep your pup motivated. Please bring enough fresh water to sustain you and your dog.
Upcoming events
Moth Morning
Would you like to learn more about moths and see some of these amazing creatures in the light of day? Take part in a free moth morning at Tinkley Gate as we uncover the traps from the night before.
Heritage Open Days - Walk in the Ducie Landscape and Woodchester Mansion
This heritage open days we are partnering with Woodchester Mansion Trust to deliver free guided tours of both the Woodchester Park designed landscape, recalling 18th Century "lost" landscape and the 19th century Woodchester Mansion.
Stranger Folk at Woodchester Park
Step into the interactive world of Stranger Folk this autumn at Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park. Download the free app and work together to close a crack between the spirit world and ours.
Tinkley Tots
Every Monday in term-time, join the Tinkley Tots! Free, nature themed activities, stories and crafts for children aged 2-4 years.