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Do any hiking clubs allow dogs?

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  • 27-09-2009 1:04pm
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    MagsB
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hey,
    I've recently taking up hiking again, but I would be interested in joining a hiking/hillwalking group (in the Midlands/Dublin?). The only drawback is that I have a dog and would like to bring her too. I have contacted one group and they said that they "do not allow dogs, it is part of our agreement with the landowners".
    Is this the case for most clubs?
    Thanks,
    Mags


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    Gillo
    Registered Users Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭Gillo


    I doubt any clubs allow them. Generally clubs or individuals rely on the landowners permission to access their land, it's not always sought but there's a kinda general agreement to allow access, throw a Dog into the equation and there's a good chance you won't be allowed access. That's a very simplified answer but you'll get the idea.


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    MagsB
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭MagsB


    Hi Gillo,

    Thanks for the reply - that's what I thought. It's a shame though, some dog owners are responsible and clean up after them and don't allow them to chase livestock, but I suppose, what can you do? Oh well!

    Thanks,
    Mags


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    Donny5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,827 ✭✭✭Donny5


    There's probably some insurance issues, too. The world's very litigious these days.

    You could always organise, privately, walks with your mates (even those you meet through a club that doesn't takes dogs) and go that way.


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