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If you’re planning a visit to West Runton and Beeston Regis Heath with your dog, you’ll be pleased to know they are very welcome. Whatever the weather, whatever the time of year, this is a great place to take you dog for a walk. Find out what you need to know for your visit, including the facilities available for your dog and the National Trust's Canine Code.
Between 1 March and 31 July, dogs must be kept on a lead throughout West Runton and Beeston Regis.
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.
West Runton and Beeston Regis Heath is a one pawprint rated place.
Dogs are welcome here, but facilities are limited. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Dogs are welcome throughout West Runton and Beeston Regis Heath. Whether you walk on the heaths or in the woods, you and your dog will have a terrific time exploring and finding new things to see.
Please keep an eye out for adders between February and November – you might see them basking in the sun, especially early in the day.
Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures found in woodland and heath areas. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. Please be sure to check yourself and your dog for ticks after your walk.
Between 1 March and 31 July, dogs must be kept on a lead throughout West Runton and Beeston Regis. This is to protect ground-nesting birds that call West Runton and Beeston Regis their home.
Outside of the breeding season, please always keep your dog under control and in sight, and make sure that it stays away from wildlife, livestock and horses. If in doubt, please put your dog on a lead.
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:
There are bins for dog waste along the main path and in the main car park. Alternatively, please take your dog's waste home with you and dispose of it there.
Find out how to get to West Runton, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
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