Pets Welcome

We welcome all well behaved pets.

Primrose Brae welcomes well behaved pets. The property is located on Hangman Path, a fabulous dog walk starts at the front gate. Turning left from the gate you can follow the path all the way up to Little Hangman and beyond to Great Hangman; and further swinging back round and returning down Chalacombe lane.

Dog Walkers Welcome

Top tips for a cracking day out

Everyone is welcome to enjoy the delights of Exmoor National Park, 692 sq. Km of moorland, woodland, coastal cliffs, hidden valleys and a farmland landscape with a history stretching back thousands of years.

And what better way than to explore and discover with your faithfull, four legged friend?

As with any activity, there are a few simple things that you can do that will make everyone’s experience a good one and keep you coming back time after time.

Why do I need to keep my dog on a lead?

Generally, your dog should be under close control at all times and there are specific areas and times of the year that they may need to be kept on a lead. There are good reasons for keeping your dog under control:Wildlife

During the ground-nesting bird season (1 st March to 31 st July), wildlife is easily disturbed which can lead to eggs not hatching or young chicks being taken by predators whilst unguarded by their parents.

By keeping your dog on a lead and using defined tracks and paths between these dates you can help protect and conserve Exmoor’s vulnerable moorland birds.

Livestock

If you come across cows or sheep it is likely that they will react to you and your dog.

Sheep

On the whole, sheep and lambs will run away, often leading to a game of ‘chase’. Although great fun for your dog, it is distressing for the sheep and in the worst case, a landowner can shoot your pet if it is felt that the dog is ‘worrying livestock’.

Cattle

Cows are naturally inquisitive and will come towards you. If there are calves present, the cows may become aggressive and try to protect their young from the ‘threat’ of your dog. If this happens, drop the lead and get to a place of safety – your dog will be able to look after itself!

And where can we go for a walk?

On Footpaths and Bridleways

There are over 1000km of rights of way on Exmoor for you and your dog to enjoy.

On ‘public rights of way’ there is no legal requirement to keep your dog on a lead but, unless you are very confident about your dog’s obedience, we strongly recommend that you do.

There are all sorts of scents and smells that may prove too tempting to resist and result in your dog disappearing into the distance.

You will inevitably meet other people, dogs, cyclists and horse-riders at some point. There is potential for confrontation if your dog is out of control.

In open country

There are over 18,000 hectares of open country for you to explore on Exmoor.

Although you now have a right to explore open country on foot, your dog must be kept on a fixed lead at all times near lievestock and at ALL time from1st March to 31 st July during the bird nesting season.

Further information.

For more information on this and general information about how to get the best of your time on Exmoor, please visit one of the National Park Centres, or check out the website: www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk