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Topic ID 4580
30/07/2009 by susan-w
Dog Walking
Can anyone recommend places to take our dog (and children!) for a walk.
I'm fairly new to the area and to dogs :)
Thank you
Susan
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Reply ID 65620
30/07/2009 by And
You must have spotted the meads?
Reply ID 65621
30/07/2009 by Marilyn
Waterford Heath seems quite popular, just make sure you clear up after them, dog (and children!)
Reply ID 65624
30/07/2009 by Bubbaoshea
Waterford Heath is nice as is Hartham and the meads. Broxbourne Woods also.
Reply ID 65627
30/07/2009 by Woody
Some of our favourites include Waterford Common, with the Beane valley lower down leading through the railway arch up to the heath on top providing a lovely varied walk. From the heath you can walk around the former gravel quarries that are now wildlife havens. The common is accessible from Waterford lower down, or the heath off Sacombe Road at the top of Bengeo.
Hartham Common, accessible from the centre of town is also a great area to run around and socialise with other dogs.
There are also lots of other dogs walked around Sele Farm wood though it can be muddy there after rain.
If you are able to get out of town, there are places such as Balls Wood, adjacent to Ermine Street (accessable from Hertford Heath) or Bramfield Wood.
Welcome to Hertford and happy walking.
Reply ID 65632
30/07/2009 by susan-w
Thanks for some brilliant ideas. I'm looking forward to the exercise, and have my wellies at the ready :)
Don't worry, Marilyn, I always clear up after the dog and children!
Thank you
Reply ID 65635
30/07/2009 by Marilyn
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Originally posted by susan-w
Thanks for some brilliant ideas. I'm looking forward to the exercise, and have my wellies at the ready :)
Don't worry, Marilyn, I always clear up after the dog and children!
Thank you
I never doubted it [:D]
Reply ID 65642
30/07/2009 by Ewoowar
You can also try the Cole Green way which begins by Hertford Football Club.
Reply ID 65769
03/08/2009 by susan-w
Thank you, Ewoowar. I remember visiting a pub along there a long time ago - I'll have to see if it's still there :)
Reply ID 65772
03/08/2009 by Dell Boy
It's still there but I think its only open on Match days?
Reply ID 65784
04/08/2009 by Woody
quote:
Originally posted by Dell Boy
It's still there but I think its only open on Match days?
Are you thinking of the bar at Hertford Town FC Dell Boy?
Along Cole Green Way, The Cowper Arms at Letty Green is open every day. Whilst there is an external seating area, I don't believe dogs are welcome inside.
http://www.thecowperarmscolegreen.co.uk/
Near to the foot of Cole Green Way lies The Black Horse on West Street, which also opens daily and does welcome well behaved dogs.
Reply ID 65797
04/08/2009 by Dell Boy
Yes sorry Woody, The Cowper Arms has seating outside the front entrance so you should be ok with the dog and it was only a few weeks ago that Raquel and I pushed Grandad all the way up the Cole Green Way in his wheelchair with our dog in tow.
We sat outside with our dog and we enjoyed the refreshments and the scenery it was very pleasent indeed, I can also recommend the Black Horse on West Street.
If you decide to walk your dog up the Cole Green way it can get rather busy at times with cyclists so just be aware of that if your dog is going to be let of the leash.
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