Wednesday 29 July 2020

Day Out With My Dog - Eastnor Castle


These days I don't go anywhere unless I can take my dog with me.
I'm please to say I'm finding the UK much more friendly towards dogs the Dubai is and also the weather here in the UK makes it possible to take Bob out for a walk everyday, even in the rain. In Dubai between May and October, the temps reach the high 40's and the dog can't be outside for more than a few minutes at a time.


Eastnor Castle near Ledbury, Herefordshire is dog friendly (on lead) and there are plenty of paths to follow for long or shorter walks, open fields and woodland areas.

Bob really enjoys water, I've invested in a longer lead for him so he can explore further but he has such bad recall, it could be hours before he comes back.


Despite the Covid restrictions, there was still plenty to do, not only for the dog, but for humans old and young. My mum was able to walk the paths as were the twins (pushing the buggy was hard in places)

Plenty of rest stops

Loads of open space to safely play and explore. Sadly dogs must remain on leads.

Booking in advance during Covid needed, entry £5 for adults and £3 for children. Dogs were free of charge.

The picnic site was well laid out, good service with the tea room and ice cream vendors and toilets lovely and clean.

I'm only a few miles down the road, but Eastnor isn't a place I'll be revisiting just with my dog. I don't need to pay £5 just to walk him. I will go there again though for a day out with picnic and friends.


16 comments:

  1. a beautiful day to walk with your dog, thanks for taking me along

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  2. It sounds like Bob has a much better life over here in the UK being able to get out and about more.
    What a lovely day out. x

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  3. This looks like a great walk :) Lovely dog walk x

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  4. That takes me back! The last time I was at Eastnor I was heavily pregnant with a certain boy you know rather well. It's lovely to see Bob out and about, enjoying his new adventures #pocoloco

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    1. He's really enjoying the outdoor life in the UK

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  5. I love taking my dog on adventures!

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  6. Life, in the UK, must be really great for Bob! Our puppy is too young for long walks, at the moment, but I am so looking forward to when we can do 'proper' walks. That's one of the things I missed most when we didn't have a dog. Our last dog was a rescue lurcher and I had to keep on a lead unless we were somewhere enclosed. #PoCoLo

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    1. Bob has to be kept on a lead also, he has absolutely no recall

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  7. Water is so calming and you chose a lovely looking place to walk around x #pocolo

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  8. I have noticed loads and loads more places are dog friendly now. We don't have one, yet, but it's helpful as it's great to be able to take them and plan that. Looks like a great place to visit #pocolo from last week. Sorry for late catch up comments

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    1. there's so many places Bob and I can go, compared to Dubai

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