Strix Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 As some of you may already know, I have a beagle with a severe limp (improving), so I need to walk him on a soft surface coz he drags his feet (literally). The beach is ideal, but I haven't found one in Sheffiled yet . Grass is a bit tricky too coz it can trip him up. Does anybody know any good spots to walk him (probably no more than half an hour)? We went to Totley woods on Saturday and this sort of thing is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longshanks Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 hi strix - doggy person here just logged in! I take my dog to Ecclesall Woods sometimes - the main paths have been covered in hardcore, but he might be able to walk alongside them and on some paths. Racking my brain for other walks with no grass/pavements .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longshanks Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Have you got transport? Padley Gorge, just past the Fox House, has some grass but is fairly sandy. Nearest thing to a beach I can think of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted November 15, 2004 Author Share Posted November 15, 2004 Thanks Longshanks! Which one does Fergus prefer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longshanks Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Padley Gorge, cos he loves getting wet in the river! Mind you, there is a stream in the bottom part of Ecc Woods, but it's so muddy at this time of year we tend to avoid it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted November 15, 2004 Author Share Posted November 15, 2004 We'll try Padley gorge then, ta. Beagles love getting muddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longshanks Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 So do spaniels, unfortunately. Fergus has been covered head to paw in thick black mud on several occasions. Causes much entertainment for passers-by but I don't enjoy cleaning him up, and neither does he!! He puts up with a bath but gets very scabby when he's wet, although he's getting better with the hairdryer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted November 15, 2004 Author Share Posted November 15, 2004 So there's a price to pay, eh, Fergus? Beagles have a useful 'rub clean' coat, which was one reason for choosing him! We had a jack russel and a westie as kids, and I know which one I preferred grooming! Anybody else know any good dog walks with soft paths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas1 Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Could take him out to Lodgemoor - big field there. Just be careful if the kites are up as they can take a nose dive sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vidster Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Hiya Strix:), Have you ever been up Stanage edge?. There's a nice walk up from Redmires (i think), Or at least it was the last time i was up there. There's also Rivelin. Loads of different places up there to explore!. I will agree with Padley Gorge though, nice place for the kids as well. Just a thought... Have you ever been inside Norfolk Park?. The main central part is more moss than grass now, Hardly anything for him to trip up on:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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