Woofchester Wednesday Dog Walks
Join a guided, group dog walk around Woodchester Park.
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
Please note:
- 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
- Dogs must be kept on leads throughout the walks, 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.
- 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.
- Everyone is welcome. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
- 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.
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Join a guided, group dog walk around Woodchester Park.
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
Please note:
- 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
- Dogs must be kept on leads throughout the walks, 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.
- 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.
- Everyone is welcome. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
- 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.
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