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WALKIES!
Looking for a nice place to go for a walk with your four legged friend? Lisa from BATH VETERINARY GROUP has some ideas...
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ath is extremely dog-friendly, making it the perfect place to find some sites to walk with your companion. There are many picturesque walks but perhaps one of the most well-known is along the Bath Skyline, which starts at Bathwick Hill and is a six mile walk ending up at Sham Castle, an 18th century folly. The well-known ‘Rainbow Woods’ is part of the Skyline walk and not only is it dog-friendly, it also has a natural children’s play area making it very family friendly. Bushey Norwood, which is situated next to Bath Cats and Dogs Home,
“WHEN WALKING WITH YOUR DOG BE PREPARED FOR ALL EVENTUALITIES”
comprises a couple of fields that are well away from the main road and therefore suitable for letting dogs off their leads. For the more adventurous walkers, Beechwood, which can be found off of a no-through road called Beechwood Road in Combe Down Village, is a tougher walk that encompasses woods and a valley, coming out at Tucking Mill Viaduct. For a longer route, there is a walk through the Two Tunnels into Bath or a field walk to end up at Southstoke Village. The Two Tunnels route leaves Lyncombe Vale and heads underground beneath high ground. Combe Down Tunnel is the longest cycling and walking tunnel in the UK. These walks are just a small selection. There are many more walks and paths for the more adventurous and their dogs which reveals the beauty of the city and its surrounding area. When walking with your dog be prepared for all eventualities. Always carry water and maybe a pet first aid kit in case of any mishaps. Ensure
your dog is up to date with parasite treatment, including tick prevention. This is particularly important in the warmer months as a lot of walks are through fields where ticks are often found. When you have finished your walk, it is always a good idea to give your dog a check over for presence of ticks or injuries. If you have any concerns, contact your local vet or vet nurse for advice. Lisa Walters RVN of Bath Vets
Bath Veterinary Group Rosemary Lodge, Wellsway, Bath BA2 5RL 01225 832521 www.bathvetgroup.co.uk
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