Nce areas to walk dogs.

leelee_m

So im hoping this is the right place to post this. It is animal related anyway:)

Basically i love going to different places to walk my dog, she's a siberian husky and so i like going for long walks. I though it might be a good idea to tell people of good places you have been and what they are like. I know Im always looking for new places to bring my girl, so i thought this would help anyone who's looking for good places to go.
I guess just say where you are and what good places are near you

Im located in Meath and so far ive brought her to:

Dun na Ri forest park in Kingscourt, cavan. - Lovely forest park so nice to walk through, dogs must be kept on a lead, though not everyone obeys this unfortunately.

Donadea forest park, Kildare. - again a realy nice forest park, has a really long walk that goes right around the park! very good to tire your dog out they must be kept on a lead here too.

Bettystown Beach, Meath - Good long beach, has tired my husky out walking up and back. Most people let their dogs loose here, i cant as she's a sibe and wont come back to me. but its a realy nice beach!

also been to the Phoenix park, Dublin - Not my personal favourite though there is no denying that it is large!

Happy Posting

Crazyivan 1979

Im in clondalkin, so bring my fella to the football pitches in corkagh park every day for his walk (as long as there is no matches going on). There are some good "common land" fields behind the pitches as well, that are good for a run.

For proper/long walks Trabadden Woods/mountain is nice just past johnny fox's going towards tallaght.

Think I might head down to Donadea this wkend if the weather is still nice!:)

leelee_m

I was at Donadea last weekend. Just to mention that if you want to park in the car park its 4 euro, but i saw people parking out on the road so you only pay if you go into the car park. Its nice and they have a 9/11 memorial which is quite interesting.

Whispered

There's a park at the back of the creditunion in Kilcullen. If you walk down to the end, then keep going down the lane beside the river you come to a field. It's a lovely (but short) walk in itself, but the field is totally enclosed, and when there is no livestock in it, the amount of people walking their dogs is great. The general way of it is, the dogs are offlead and you just deal with it. It's really lovely. I'm amazed how easy it is to chat to other people with dogs. And the dogs who are regularly there are all very well socialised and they all get on like a house on fire. (see pics attached, first one is Molly and Harley having a ball, the second one is Chester and Harley)

Then obviously there's the curragh, which can be nice too.

(EDIT: after the second pic, chester stood up suddenly and harley got a little jockey before falling off )

Lauragoesmad

helena.ryan wrote: »

(EDIT: after the second pic, chester stood up suddenly and harley got a little jockey before falling off )

Is Chester a weimaraner?

I love howth head for walking dogs or Dollymount Beach. I bring my boarders there sometimes. I normally go to St Annes park but last time I was there there was loads of broken glass. Boo Urns!:mad:

kazza90210

If your on the south side you cant beat killiney hill for walking especially during the week(less families more doggy people ) loads of dogs and big open spaces for them to run around and play, my little fellow loves it

Wolfsberg

I'm sorry for being pedantic but Bettystown and the beach is in Co. Meath, not Co. Louth.

PurpleBerry

I love Bushy Park in D6. There's ususlly loads of other dogs and my pup loves bounding up to them to say hello.

If the dog is friendly he'll turn tail and scarper back to me, if the dog growls at him he'll bounce around them wagging his tail.

LostinBlanch

Purple,

I heard that the guards are warning women not to go walking around Bushy Park after that savage attack on Monday night.

Sorry for ruining the thread like . . . . . . . . . . . . . . but you know, better safe than sorry.

Lemlin

Wolfsberg wrote: »

I'm sorry for being pedantic but Bettystown and the beach is in Co. Meath, not Co. Louth.

I'm going to be pedantic too as Dun na Ri is in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan.

If you're in Meath, try the Lakeside Manor at Virginia. Bring wellies and there are lovely walks to go on there by the lake.

Also, at Virginia school grounds beside the lake there's another lovely walk through a part of forest along the lake and then along the golf course.

Crazyivan 1979

kazza90210 wrote: »

If your on the south side you cant beat killiney hill for walking especially during the week(less families more doggy people ) loads of dogs and big open spaces for them to run around and play, my little fellow loves it

Do many people many have their dogs off the lead up killiney hill? I love bringing Ben to places where he can have a run and he loves it too. Here is a pic to show what I mean.

Slidey

Forest Park in Boyle is a nice walk. Supposed to be kept on a lead there too.

It has a charge to park there but a lot of people park outside the barrier.

Had my fella down in Strandhill beach(Sligo). Walked down the beach then climbed into the dunnes for the trek back. Very quiet and could take him off the lead and let him follow me at his own pace

Crazyivan 1979

Strandhill would be a great place to let them have a run and explore up and down the massive dunes there, it's a beautiful place.

getz

during feb i lived in a cottage on the road between tinahely and shillelagh within 50 yards from me was a ancient forrest with lots of walks,as i had on holiday with me my english bulldog, i walked him in it every day the dog loved it -i think the forest is called tinafingue or somthing like that

Craft25

The cliffwalk between Bray & greystones, fabulous sea views; probably my favourite place in the world.

Climb the head & take one of the higher walks if you're feeling fit; again, the views are worth it!

Great places to take your camera early morning to capture the sunrise too.

kazza90210

Crazyivan 1979 wrote: »

Do many people many have their dogs off the lead up killiney hill? I love bringing Ben to places where he can have a run and he loves it too. Here is a pic to show what I mean.

Yes most people have there dogs off lead up there, its kinda accepted if your up there dogs will be off leads! its a great place for socalising doggys, and the people are generally ok to

BlackWizard

Great thread! Keep the suggestions coming.

I usually go to the phoenix park and some random places around Wicklow with my dog. He likes going to Glendalough. He had an accident in a river. Fell in, so I think it's one of them places he'll never forget.

username123

I used to have a dog who LOVED Lord Masseys Forest, Cruagh Wood and Bohernabreena Reservoir - she was a springer spaniel whose idea of heaven was off leash, water, rocks to bark at and underbrush to explore.

All of those places were totally accepting of dogs off leash.

Hazys

Buy a threadmill and put the little fella on it while you watch TV, holding the leash.

doctor evil

If peeps insist on having doggy off lead then be mindful of other users, especially those on horse back, not fun having a dog chase or jump up snapping!

leelee_m

Has anyone been to mullaghmeen forest park in westmeath?
was thinking of checking it out but cant find any info on whether dogs are allowed? im guessing they are as they seem to be allowed in most coillte forest parks but id like to be sure before heading all the way there!

Whispered

I was in donadea forest today. It was lovely, had never even heard of it before leelee so thanks for the recommendation! I think it will be a regular for us now, it's only 30-40 mins drive away.

leelee_m

helena.ryan wrote: »

I was in donadea forest today. It was lovely, had never even heard of it before leelee so thanks for the recommendation! I think it will be a regular for us now, it's only 30-40 mins drive away.

hey no problem!! im so glad you liked it there! i just happened to find out about it when i was looking up places online to bring my dog for walks! Its not too far fro me either so ill probably make it a fairly regular spot to go. Really pleasant park to walk in!

I headed out to mullaghmeen park today, its much further out than i thought it would be and doesnt really have the same nice feel as Donadea or Dun na Ri but it is good if you're looking for a long fairly tough walk, lots of uphill and downhill as its not on flat land. I was certaintly wrecked after it as was Kodi. Dont think ill go again though as its just a bit too far from where i am.

Crazyivan 1979

Went up to the Hell fire club last saturday with my lad, one of the nicest walks i ve been on, not many people up there for such a beautiful day. Lots of little routes varying in length to get to the top.

deloryan

Has anyone any recommendations around the Co. Louth & Co. Meath areas?

We go to Townley Hall, Beaulieu Woods, Oriel Beach is a great spot (lovely and quiet), Termonfeckin beach, Oldbridge House.

These are all great spots where the dogs can be off the lead but am looking for a few more. Am going to head out to Balrath Woods today, so hopefully that will be nice.

Thanks for any suggestions.

falabo

Hazys wrote: »

Buy a threadmill and put the little fella on it while you watch TV, holding the leash.

if only that was good enough. dogs need to walk outside for stimulation, scents, socialisation etc ...