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.

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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 ....

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!

Thanks Longshanks! Which one does Fergus prefer? :)

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.

We'll try Padley gorge then, ta. Beagles love getting muddy! :gag:

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.

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! :thumbsup:

Anybody else know any good dog walks with soft paths?

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.

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:

Hi,
Just thought 'Treeton Dyke'.
Go down the road under the iron bridge to Woodhouse mill just go on for another 100 yards crossing the river and railway, there is a little dead end turning on the left just as you reach John Oxley gardener head quarters. End of that road is a nice long footpath that will if you want lead you all the waay round the lake and it's well maintained and flat. Can sometimes be entertaining as well if the yuppies are water skiing and fall off, Hee- Hee-Hee.

Originally posted by vidster
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: Thanks Vidster. I'd forgotten Norfolk Park varies a bit.
Originally posted by WALLBUILDER
Hi,
Just thought 'Treeton Dyke'.
Thanks WB. Often wondered how to get down there!

Graves park is a good dog walking park and it also has the rare breeds animal farm so you can watch Brude try to figure out what a saddleback is or a goat, be warned though if he puts his head through the bars, goats head butt as Max found out to his cost.
Not been there for a while but there are woods behind the old Stradbroke college if you don't mind the odd burnt out car.

Originally posted by WALLBUILDER
Graves park is a good dog walking park and it also has the rare breeds animal farm so you can watch Brude try to figure out what a saddleback is or a goat, be warned though if he puts his head through the bars, goats head butt as Max found out to his cost.
Not been there for a while but there are woods behind the old Stradbroke college if you don't mind the odd burnt out car.
I will agree with that!. The grass seems to be really short as well.

Thanks WB. We like the Heilan Coos at Graves Park!!!

There are some excellent walks from the Longshaw Estate that should meet all your needs

Originally posted by Clumber
There are some excellent walks from the Longshaw Estate that should meet all your needs Thanks Clumber. Where is this?

Think the Longshaw Estate is next to the Fox House pub, and next to Padley Gorge.

Originally posted by Longshanks
Think the Longshaw Estate is next to the Fox House pub, and next to Padley Gorge. We'll be exporing there soon then. Thanks Longshanks.

Originally posted by Longshanks
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! Is there a dog pub near here?

Originally posted by WallBuilder
Hi,
Just thought 'Treeton Dyke'.
Go down the road under the iron bridge to Woodhouse mill just go on for another 100 yards crossing the river and railway, there is a little dead end turning on the left just as you reach John Oxley gardener head quarters. End of that road is a nice long footpath that will if you want lead you all the waay round the lake and it's well maintained and flat. Can sometimes be entertaining as well if the yuppies are water skiing and fall off, Hee- Hee-Hee.

As another forum member wrote, those are good directions, but there may soon be another, more direct, route to the Dyke, if a current proposal by Rotherham Council goes ahead. The "Public Consultation" leaflet can be found at:
http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/8720B9E4-E8CE-4F8D-AD1B-9D7DDDFC8A96/0/WaverleyLinkRoad.pdf

To declare an interest, I live on that "little dead end", and I really would not like a road built between my home and the Dyke. It may be seen as nimbyism, but...

Ray

STRIX, TRY THE WOOD AND ALOTTMENT PATHS ALONGSIDE BRINCLIFFE EDGE AT NETEHREDGE, LOTS OF MAINLY FRIENDLY DOGGIES AND NO HORSES OR MANY WALKERS.
GHOSTDOG LIVES !

STRIX, GHOST DOG AGAIN. THE HALF MOON AT STONEY MIDDLETON DOES GREAT FOOD AND ALLOWS IN WELL BEHAVED DOGS, EVEN VERY LARGE GERMAN SHEPHERDS.