31/05/2025
Not just a request, it's the law!
It is a legal requirement to keep dogs on a short lead on Open Access land between 1 March and 31 July, even if there are no grazing animals on the land.
Dog walkers who flout this can face a £1,000 fine.
The reason? Baby animals.
In the summer months, dozens of bird species take to nesting on the ground to lay their eggs and raise their brood.
An out of control dog risks disturbing these nests, causing birds to abandon their eggs and their young.
Ignorance is not a reasonable excuse.
📷 Andy Reeves
