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Countryside Recreation
You and your dog

Follow these simple steps to ensure you and your pet have a safe and enjoyable visit.

Warwickshire’s Country Parks

  • Dogs must be kept on a lead in Visitor Centre courtyards, in car parks and in designated picnic areas
  • In other areas please keep your dog on a short lead or under very close control
  • Never let your dog out of your sight
  • Please be aware of other park users
  • Dogs are not permitted in any of the play areas
  • ALWAYS CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG using the doggy bin provided

    For further information about your dog visiting the Parks, call 01827 872660

  • Cassie down!

    Cassie sit!


    Dog's enjoying the country parks
    Warwickshire’s Public Paths

    The 1,700 miles of paths cross land in private ownership, much of which is used to grow the food we eat. You can bring your dog provided;

  • Dogs are on a lead or under close control
  • Your dog is with you on the path, not straying off to one side or in front
  • Where stock are present, we strongly recommend a short lead
  • Exercise caution where cows have calves at foot (let go of the lead if approached – your dog will take care of himself!)
  • ALWAYS CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG – in the interests of food hygiene
  • As dogs can carry parasites which are harmful to farm animals, it is essential that your dog is regularly wormed.

    For more information on dogs on public paths please call us on 01926 413427

  • Dogs at other countryside locations

    Nature Reserves
    Dogs are not usually permitted. When using a public path crossing a reserve we strongly recommend a short lead. For more information on dogs in Warwickshire Wildlife Trust reserves please telephone 024 7630 2912.

    Reservoirs
    Please note that dogs are not allowed around the reservoir at Draycote.

    Canals
    Please clean up after your dog and keep it under control. For more information, visit the British Waterways site.


    Commons and Open Access Land (the new ‘Right to Roam’ areas)
    The law states that dogs must be on a short lead. Other restrictions may be in force. See the Natural England site.

    Permissive access, countryside stewardship areas and other managed sites
    Pet owners are advised to check with the site managers and in all cases to observe any local Bye-laws and advisory notices.






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