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Find out how to get to Buscot and Coleshill Estates, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
Dogs are welcome all year round in most areas across the Buscot and Coleshill Estates. With miles of footpaths, fields and woodland, there's plenty for them to explore, but please be aware of these guidelines for a safe walk.
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.
Buscot and Coleshill Estates 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 in most areas of the estates, but please look out for local notices which will let you know about any restrictions.
Dogs are not allowed in the main grounds at Buscot Park manor house but you’re welcome to exercise them in the nearby paddock field used for overflow car parking.
There may be restrictions in place on farmland or in woodland at certain times of the year, such as during lambing season or between March and July when ground-nesting birds are raising their young.
The estates are home to lots of animals, so please put your dog on a lead when you're close to them.
Cows are naturally curious; if they approach, walk slowly with your dog at heel. If you feel threatened, let your dog go – it can run faster than the cattle and escape. Once you’re safe, regain control of your dog.
Always walk around cows with calves. They may feel threatened if you walk between them. If you’re unsure, try to find an alternative route around the field.
Our definition of close or effective control is:
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
If you’re stopping for lunch or refreshments, the canteen at the Old Carpenters Yard, the Radnor Arms pub in Coleshill and the Buscot tea-room all have outside seating and water bowls for dogs.
Find out how to get to Buscot and Coleshill Estates, where to park, 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.
Find a place to sit and relax with your dog after a good walk. Here's a selection of great walks with dog-friendly cafés at the end to round off the day.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog(s) get the most out of the places in our care.
The two estates and their villages offer convenient spots for refreshments, lunch or cream teas, a cosy country pub and a smattering of local shops.
Walk farm tracks and landscaped parkland, picnic by tranquil sections of the Thames, admire historic house Buscot Park and discover a watermill and wartime secrets in Coleshill.
During the Second World War, Coleshill was the HQ for a secret band of saboteurs known as the Auxiliers, trained to fight back ruthlessly if the Germans invaded.
Explore world-famous gardens and atmospheric ancient woodland with your dogs. You might even discover a new favourite walk.