Search parks and open spaces near any postcode, then check the lead laws, dog control rules and off-lead areas that actually apply where you're walking.
See nearby parks and the dog rules for your area.
One search gives you the walk and the rules — no digging through council websites.
Search any postcode or county to see public parks, playing fields, woodland and open spaces you can walk your dog in nearby.
Find walks near mePlain-English breakdowns of on-lead zones, seasonal livestock rules and exclusion areas for your council.
Read the rulesSee where your dog can legally run free, and where signage means it's lead-only, even if it looks open.
Check zonesGuides on dog fouling law, walking multiple dogs, PSPO fines, and getting the most from every walk.
Browse guidesThinking of turning dog walks into an income? Our step-by-step guide covers insurance, PSPO dog limits and pricing.
See the guideSeasonal notes on lakes, rivers and nesting areas so you know when to keep dogs out of the water.
Learn moreOr browse by county if you're planning ahead.
Public parks, trails and open spaces, closest first.
Lead laws, dog limits and any exclusion zones for that area.
No surprises, no fines, no guessing at council signage.
Type a county or town to jump straight to its parks and dog control rules. More areas are added every week.
We're adding council-by-council rule pages on top of nationwide park data.
National park data covers the whole of Great Britain already — detailed local rule pages are rolling out area by area. Check back soon, or use the general lead-law guide in the Advice Centre in the meantime.
Most restrictions come from local Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), not a single UK-wide law. That's exactly why we built this.
Roads, pavements, cemeteries and signed zones typically require a lead — this varies by council.
Children's playgrounds, sports pitches and some gardens often exclude dogs entirely, year-round.
Some councils cap how many dogs one person can walk at once — important if you walk for others.
Always check signage on site — rules can change and vary park to park within the same council.
Our Atlas Learning guide walks you through everything: insurance, PSPO dog-limit compliance, pricing, getting your first clients and running it properly from day one.
See the Dog Walking Business GuideFree, nationwide, and always checked against official council rules.
