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Dog Parks in Cirencester
Cirencester is Roman town at the heart of the Cotswolds. This guide covers the best places to walk your dog near Cirencester - from council parks and recreation grounds to the spectacular countryside on the doorstep.
Dog Walking in Cirencester at a glance
Cirencester Park (Bathurst Estate) - free entry, vast estate, Beeches road fields. Cirencester Park (Bathurst Estate) is one of England's great underrated dog walking secrets - 3,000 acres of parkland, rides and woodland, free to walk with dogs. Well behaved dogs off-lead in most areas
What dog walking is like near Cirencester
Cirencester sits in the heart of Cotswolds - Roman town at the heart of the Cotswolds. For dog owners this is excellent news: most of the region qualifies as open access land where dogs are permitted, giving you access to a much wider variety of terrain than you'd typically find in lowland England.
Within the town itself, cirencester park (bathurst estate) - free entry, vast estate, beeches road fields. These complement the wider countryside perfectly - use the town parks for a quick weekday walk and the countryside for longer weekend adventures.
Open access land near Cirencester
Cirencester Park (Bathurst Estate) is one of England's great underrated dog walking secrets - 3,000 acres of parkland, rides and woodland, free to walk with dogs. Well behaved dogs off-lead in most areas Under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, dogs are permitted on open access land (mapped as open land on OS Explorer maps) but must be kept on a short lead near livestock from 1 March to 31 July or when young animals are present. Always use the OS Maps app to identify access land before you set off.
Cirencester dog parks in our directory
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Paddy's Pawfect Paddock
Cirencester
Tips for dog walking near Cirencester
Download the OS Maps app before heading into the Cotswolds countryside. It shows open access land boundaries, public rights of way, and livestock grazing fields - essential for planning safe off-lead walks.
Livestock is common near Cirencester. Always put your dog on a short lead when approaching or passing sheep, cattle, or horses - even if your dog is generally well behaved with animals.
Carry water for your dog on longer countryside walks - natural streams exist but water quality can vary. Many rural pubs and cafés near Cirencester are dog-friendly and happy to provide a bowl of water.
Parking near popular countryside spots around Cirencester can be limited on summer weekends. Arrive early or use local Pay & Display car parks in the town itself and walk out to the countryside from there.