Dinton takes the Hurst lead in dog walking
There have been howls of delight this week after Hurst Dinton Pastures Country Park was shortlisted as one of the best places to walk pet pooches in the UK.
The Wokingham Borough Council-run Hurst park has been nominated as one of the UK’s best places for dog walking in the ‘21Top Dog Walks’ run by pet food company Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
The Hurst country park offers more than 350 acres of park land for walking and has an events field for dogs to have a good run around. Dogs are also welcome in Dinton’s café garden, as long as they are controlled by owners.
Dinton has been shortlisted in the annual awards and members of the public can now vote to make the area one of the country’s top 21 dog walking parks. Voting closes on Sunday November 30 and members of the public can vote for Dinton by logging on to www.21topdogwalks.co.uk
Chris Buggy, team leader Hurst countryside management, said: “Well behaved dogs and responsible owners are always welcome at Dinton Pastures and it’s fantastic news that Dinton has been nominated as one of the best places to exercise pets. However as Dinton is a much loved and so very well used site, there are many people spending time there on a day-to-day basis so it’s important for all dog walkers to make sure their animals are under control and that any dog mess is cleared up.”
Cllr Simon Weeks, executive member for Hurst environment, added: “ I really do hope Dinton makes it into the 21 best places for dog walking in the country as it is a superb park with lots of grass, wildlife and water features, which makes it a great facility for dogs and their owners.
“I would remind all dog owners, however, to use the park responsibly by controlling their pets where necessary, especially around wildlife and other park users, and picking up any dog mess so that everyone can continue to enjoy Dinton Pastures.”
Robert Gundry, consumer marketing manager at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, said: "Now into its second year, Hill’s Pet Nutrition launched the campaign to help reduce the rising levels of canine obesity, which now affects up to 50 per cent of dogs.
“By simply taking your pooch for twice-a-day walkies you can help reduce canine obesity and the risk of related conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, breathing difficulties and diabetes. Plus with the nation looking for ways to be greener, walking is also a perfect way to reduce your carbon footprint and save some money."
The Wokingham Borough Council-run Hurst park has been nominated as one of the UK’s best places for dog walking in the ‘21Top Dog Walks’ run by pet food company Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
The Hurst country park offers more than 350 acres of park land for walking and has an events field for dogs to have a good run around. Dogs are also welcome in Dinton’s café garden, as long as they are controlled by owners.
Dinton has been shortlisted in the annual awards and members of the public can now vote to make the area one of the country’s top 21 dog walking parks. Voting closes on Sunday November 30 and members of the public can vote for Dinton by logging on to www.21topdogwalks.co.uk
Chris Buggy, team leader Hurst countryside management, said: “Well behaved dogs and responsible owners are always welcome at Dinton Pastures and it’s fantastic news that Dinton has been nominated as one of the best places to exercise pets. However as Dinton is a much loved and so very well used site, there are many people spending time there on a day-to-day basis so it’s important for all dog walkers to make sure their animals are under control and that any dog mess is cleared up.”
Cllr Simon Weeks, executive member for Hurst environment, added: “ I really do hope Dinton makes it into the 21 best places for dog walking in the country as it is a superb park with lots of grass, wildlife and water features, which makes it a great facility for dogs and their owners.
“I would remind all dog owners, however, to use the park responsibly by controlling their pets where necessary, especially around wildlife and other park users, and picking up any dog mess so that everyone can continue to enjoy Dinton Pastures.”
Robert Gundry, consumer marketing manager at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, said: "Now into its second year, Hill’s Pet Nutrition launched the campaign to help reduce the rising levels of canine obesity, which now affects up to 50 per cent of dogs.
“By simply taking your pooch for twice-a-day walkies you can help reduce canine obesity and the risk of related conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, breathing difficulties and diabetes. Plus with the nation looking for ways to be greener, walking is also a perfect way to reduce your carbon footprint and save some money."
Wokingham Borough Council ~ Hurst
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