Elmbridge Dog Walkers Charter

In Elmbridge, we encourage responsible dog walking. We want all dog walkers to enjoy safe and enjoyable visits to our sites by following a simple code of conduct.

Dispose of dog waste responsibly: 

• clean up after your dog
• carry extra dog waste bags
• be prepared to lend a dog waste bag to those without
• kindly remind dog walkers to pick up after their dogs if they fail to do so
• dispose of dog waste in bins provided – any dual use (litter/dog waste) bin in green spaces will do
• if bins are full or you cannot find any, take dog waste bags home with you for disposal

Keep dogs under control and consider other visitors:

• make sure your dog's behaviour is safe around people, dogs and other animals
• respect dog-free areas

Look after the environment:

• follow sign instructions: don’t let your dog swim in ponds and rivers where indicated
• keep dogs to the main paths on countryside sites* during nesting season from March to September to stop disturbance to threatened bird species.

*Keeping dogs to main paths is important at all our sites but especially on heathland areas where there are rare birds like Nightjar, Dartford Warbler and Skylark.