Dog Parks in Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet is historic market town at the foot of the Mendip Hills. This guide covers the best places to walk your dog near Shepton Mallet - from council parks and recreation grounds to the spectacular countryside on the doorstep.
What dog walking is like near Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet sits in the heart of Somerset - historic market town at the foot of the Mendip Hills. For dog owners this is excellent news: most of the region qualifies as open access land where dogs are permitted, giving you access to a much wider variety of terrain than you'd typically find in lowland England.
Within the town itself, town recreation ground, collett park, cannard's grave rec, mendip hills access. These complement the wider countryside perfectly - use the town parks for a quick weekday walk and the countryside for longer weekend adventures.
Collett Park is a Victorian park with open grassland suitable for dogs. The Mendip Hills above Shepton Mallet are open access SSSI land - dogs can walk the high plateau between Cheddar and Glastonbury Tor Under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, dogs are permitted on open access land (mapped as open land on OS Explorer maps) but must be kept on a short lead near livestock from 1 March to 31 July or when young animals are present. Always use the OS Maps app to identify access land before you set off.
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Download the OS Maps app before heading into the Somerset countryside. It shows open access land boundaries, public rights of way, and livestock grazing fields - essential for planning safe off-lead walks.
Livestock is common near Shepton Mallet. Always put your dog on a short lead when approaching or passing sheep, cattle, or horses - even if your dog is generally well behaved with animals.
Carry water for your dog on longer countryside walks - natural streams exist but water quality can vary. Many rural pubs and cafés near Shepton Mallet are dog-friendly and happy to provide a bowl of water.
Parking near popular countryside spots around Shepton Mallet can be limited on summer weekends. Arrive early or use local Pay & Display car parks in the town itself and walk out to the countryside from there.