Places to walk the dogs off lead that aren't too far out.

Léan

Hi all,
I know these threads have come up before, and I have searched, but they weren't that helpful.

Anyway.
I have a six month old pup and i'm looking for places to walk him that aren't too far out as he gets car sick on longer journeys .

So we've done the lee fields, ballinlough/douglas park and the beach in mrtyleville so far, they've all been great. Atlantic park and the old railway line are also on the cards.

I'm generally looking for somewhere that has lots of space for him to run around, and if it has other people walking their dogs too, all the better!

I've seen Farran Woods pop up a few times but I don't actually know where it is? Google wasn't too helpful either.

Thanks!:D

aujopimur

Bylaws are now clamping down on dogs off lead in some areas, I,m a dog owner myself and I think it's a good idea for dogs to be kept on a lead when in public areas.

Léan

Very true! I am well aware of the laws.

However that's why i'm looking for somewhere dog friendly. He has excellent recall so it's not fear of him running off, or annoying someone or anything. If there were people around he would be kept on a lead at all times.

This is why places like Ballinlough park and the Lee Fields have been great so far as lots of other people have their dog off the lead and they can have a good run around together. I'm looking for more environments like this.

Rhys Essien

Isnt Farran woods just outside Ballincollig.It probably would be a good place alright.
There are plenty woods also in Watergrasshill and Whitechurch that are ideal for walking dogs.

Across the road from the anglers rest pub, few fields with a worn walking track.

Owen

No doubt the 'dogs must be on a lead think of the children' brigade will be along shortly, but there are a few places where dog owners do let their dogs off and let them socialise - which is exactly what dogs need. One hidden gem is the park behind Beaumont School - I walk my hound there twice daily, and there's plenty of space even if your dog is off the lead but responds to recall if you want to avoid other dogs. Everyone in there with dogs seems to be very easy going - even if spats break out the odd time between dogs most people just laugh it off and are generally pleasant about the whole thing, and there's even a bin for disposing of faeces provided by the council.

Currabinny woods is another great option, but take the smaller paths. People take the large wide paths through the forest, but there's a smaller one which is midway up the forest hill that no one ever walks which is a much more interesting walk IMHO.

leahyl

My dad brings our little fella to the Millenium Park in Tivoli - it's down by Tivoli Docks over the flyover from Silversprings. It's a lovely little park and he always leaves him off the lead. He has met loads of others with their dogs there too.

Dercola

As far as I know, Farran Woods is down the far side of Bandon. As you head out the otherside towards Clonakilty, there is a turn off to the left.. The place is enormous, but not really practical if you haven't got the means to travel...

opti76

abbots wood on rochestown rd is handy for off lead walks ...

http://www.qype.ie/place/1264921-Farran-Woods-Cork
farran woods is decent though

Tazzle

Farran Woods afaik.

Owen

Just while everyone's recommending Farran Woods, there are signs all the way through the woods that dogs must be on a leash. If you take your dog down by the water's edge though, and they like to swim, it's a good place to let them burn off all their energy, and you can walk them back on the leash when it's over and done with.

Bannasidhe

Ballynamona beach in East Cork is an excellent place to give dogs a good run. I go there quite often with my 2 Jack's. It has no 'facilities' whatsoever - just water, sand, dunes, carpark and a view of Ballycotton so families tend to go to nearby Garryvoe. Any time I have been there its been mainly dog walkers and wind surfers.

It has a Facebook page which gives directions: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ballynamona-Beach/153903078005906?sk=info

Outkast_IRE

Yup Farran woods defo im just back from a trip there with the dog , and if you bring dog down by waters edge and walk along the stony beach abit there is a great stretch of secluded area to leave them off and get them into swimming, Swimming is great for them as they use alot of energy up during it and it helps keep them cool and shed during the summer

CoolClearWater

Lean,
For your own protection the law states (Some of the replies posted below are actually incitement to break the law and could land you in trouble) :

Cork City Council, Parks, Open Spaces and Cemeteries Bye-Laws 2011 require that a dog broughtinto a park, cemetery or open space in Cork City borough, and while on anyproperty owned by Cork City Council, whether in the City or County, must

· Be held on a leash at all times

· Not cause any annoyance to any other user of that space

· Not chase, injure or disturb any animal, bird or other creature, and

· The dog owner must remove all dog faeces from that space and deposit itin a bin (an ordinary litter bin if there is not a specially designated bin)."

So
a

ABajaninCork

I often take mine to Glen River Park. He's off the lead (as are 99% of the dogs in there), and yes - I DO clean up after him. Unlike most of the owners in there...

Bannasidhe

ABajaninCork wrote: »

I often take mine to Glen River Park. He's off the lead (as are 99% of the dogs in there), and yes - I DO clean up after him. Unlike most of the owners in there...

I avoid the Glen now as I can't deal with the amount of rubbish. Last time I had to tug-of-war a very dirty nappy off a jrt who thought it was the best game ever. :mad:

ABajaninCork

Bannasidhe wrote: »

I avoid the Glen now as I can't deal with the amount of rubbish. Last time I had to tug-of-war a very dirty nappy off a jrt who thought it was the best game ever. :mad:

YUK!!!

gimmick

CoolClearWater wrote: »

Lean,
For your own protection the law states (Some of the replies posted below are actually incitement to break the law and could land you in trouble) :

Cork City Council, Parks, Open Spaces and Cemeteries Bye-Laws 2011 require that a dog broughtinto a park, cemetery or open space in Cork City borough, and while on anyproperty owned by Cork City Council, whether in the City or County, must

· Be held on a leash at all times

· Not cause any annoyance to any other user of that space

· Not chase, injure or disturb any animal, bird or other creature, and

· The dog owner must remove all dog faeces from that space and deposit itin a bin (an ordinary litter bin if there is not a specially designated bin)."

So
a

:rolleyes:

Léan

Ha, i had forgotten about this thread completely. That 6 month old pup is now a 2 and a half years old and about 30 kg. He's mid snooze and taking up half the couch as i type this :rolleyes:.

I actually made it to Farren a few times with him during the summer in the good weather, great spot, especially with the water. He was wrecked .

I've brought him out to Curabinny a few times too, also nice, however it's not that big, so a fairly short walk.

Thank you CoolClearWater for that too, for my own protection and all.

TOMO666

Pilmore beach down by Red Barn beach outside of Youghal is very good also. Very few people use it & the dog will love it. Long walk goes on for ages. Enjoy

Bannasidhe

TOMO666 wrote: »

Pilmore beach down by Red Barn beach outside of Youghal is very good also. Very few people use it & the dog will love it. Long walk goes on for ages. Enjoy

Ballynamona Beach is excellent.

ABajaninCork

So is Garryvoe.

wheresmybeaver

White bay beach near trabolgan is good too, not least because you get a hell of a workout walking back up the cliff to the car park. That steep walk keeps the beach fairly quiet so its a good spot for the dogs off the lead.

Bannasidhe

ABajaninCork wrote: »

So is Garryvoe.

I find Garryvoe too busy tbh.

reic

Ballincollig regional park.

Cork boy 55

Curragh Woods, near Midleton 19 km from City.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX8p9H9uQI0

wheresmybeaver

reic wrote: »

Ballincollig regional park.

unless you're walking in the deeper and darker recesses of the park its a bit busy for leaving the dog off the lead. If you park on the eastern end (near the abandoned visitor centre that looks like its out of Jurassic park) then its much quieter and handy for leaving the dog off.

Ahoy Ahoy

No doubt the 'dogs must be on a lead think of the children' brigade.

Dogs should always be on a lead. There are lots of children about.

ABajaninCork

Ahoy Ahoy wrote: »

No doubt the 'dogs must be on a lead think of the children' brigade.

Dogs should always be on a lead. There are lots of children about.

You don't say? I always put the lead on my dog if there's kids about.

How about educating ignorant parents to tell their little darlings NOT to approach strange dogs?? I've had to tell the kids not to touch my dog, even though he's very placid and great with kids, whilst the parents look fondly on. Unfortunately, the kids sometimes are a bit rough with dogs. And you can never trust a dog 100%.

Ahoy Ahoy

ABajaninCork wrote: »

You don't say? I always put the lead on my dog if there's kids about.

How about educating ignorant parents to tell their little darlings NOT to approach strange dogs?? I've had to tell the kids not to touch my dog, even though he's very placid and great with kids, whilst the parents look fondly on. Unfortunately, the kids sometimes are a bit rough with dogs. And you can never trust a dog 100%.

Very simple solution.....go somewhere where it's dog friendly. Plenty of them about. Go to google and type it in for your area-not that difficult. Won't be many children about.

Also law says that dogs should be on lead at all times, not when you think there are no children about. Very simple law and very easy to obey.

ABajaninCork

Ahoy Ahoy wrote: »

Very simple solution.....go somewhere where it's dog friendly. Plenty of them about. Go to google and type it in for your area-not that difficult. Won't be many children about.

Also law says that dogs should be on lead at all times, not when you think there are no children about. Very simple law and very easy to obey.

I can read and understand English thank you. It is my first language. Does that mean I can't walk my dog on the streets either? Because that's where children can come up to a dog too... Gimme a break!!

If I want to be preached to, I can get another Mass. I walk my dog on COMMON LAND. It is not owned by you or me. I consider myself and my husband responsible dog owners and have consideration for others.

The law states that the dog be under the owner's control at all times. It DOES NOT mean that the dog is on a lead, although that's common sense when walking the dog on the streets.
I see you didn't answer the last point I raised regarding education of the children...