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Find out how to get to Runnymede and Ankerwycke, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
We love dogs at Runnymede and Ankerwycke, and there are lots of waymarked walks you can enjoy with your pet along the riverside and through open meadows. Please keep dogs on leads near livestock and around the memorials and follow the Canine Code to make the most of your walks.
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.
Runnymede and Ankerwycke is a three 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 on leads are welcome anywhere in the countryside at Runnymede and Ankerwycke. As a sign of respect, when around the memorials please keep dogs on a short lead.
In areas where dogs can be off-lead, they must be kept under close control.
Well-behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome in the Magna Carta tea-room.
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Please be a responsible dog owner and set a good example to others by cleaning up after your dog – bag it, bin it or take it home to dispose of it. Thank you.
Some areas of Runnymede and Ankerwycke are grazed by cattle. When walking near livestock, please put your dog on a short lead and keep your distance.
As advised by the RSPCA, please don't leave your dog unattended in a car at any time during the year.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Find out how to get to Runnymede and Ankerwycke, 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.
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.
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.
With riverside walks and open meadows, art installations inspired by history, and a series of moving memorials, there’s lots to see and do at Runnymede and Ankerwycke. For a deeper dive, why not listen to our audio guides.
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