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Discover more at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
Find out when Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses are open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.
Kinver Edge is a great place to come and exercise with your dog. There are miles of footpaths and open countryside for you to explore. Well behaved dogs and owners can take a break on the outdoor seating in the rock houses garden, taking in the views from the cliff top.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Kinver Edge is a two pawprint rated place.
These places have water bowls, dog bins and dog-friendly walks. You’ll be able to take your dog into some areas, but not everywhere. If there’s a food and beverage outlet, you can have a cup of tea with them, probably outside. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Dogs are welcome at Kinver Edge. There are many miles of open walking country and free access all year round. There are three waymarked trails you can follow, taking in the features from hillfort to woodland, rock houses and open heath.
Dogs on leads are welcome into the gardens at the rock houses. There is plenty of seating outside the tea-room where you can take a break with your dog.
Dogs, apart from assistance dogs, are not allowed inside the tea-room or the rock houses. There are tether points nearby so you can pop inside.
There are water bowls outside the Rock Houses tea-room and dog waste bins in the countryside car parks.
Whilst on many of the paths your dog can explore off lead, there are times of the year and certain areas of sensitive habitat where dogs need to be under close control or kept on a lead.
Every year, from March to July, the amazing wildlife that call Kinver Edge home begin to breed. It’s vitally important that you keep your dog on a lead during this period. You'll come across signs that tell you where you need to take the lead when you're out walking.
Download this map to find out which areas of sensitive habitat are 'on lead' and the areas where your dog is welcome to roam and explore off lead.
Longhorn cattle graze the heathland from May to September. They are generally docile animals but please keep dogs under close control if you come across the cows on your walk.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Find out when Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses are open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
From 1 March - 31 July, breeding season takes place on Kinver Edge. To protect rare species of wildlife, we're asking you to put your dog on lead when walking in areas of sensitive habitat. Use this map to discover these areas, as well as areas where dogs are welcome to explore off lead.
Acres of parkland, woodland and countryside make Shropshire and Staffordshire a great place to visit with your dog.
The Rock House café serves everything from light bites to sandwiches and soup, all in a unique setting. Inside you’ll also find second-hand books for sale.
If you’re bringing your dog to the places we care for, here’s information on the Canine Code and pawprint rating system to plan your visit.
After a good dog walk in the fresh air, find a place to sit and relax with your dog in a dog-friendly café.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog to get the most out of the places in our care.
Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.
Kinver Edge is home to both the Kinver Hillfort and the Kinver Rock Houses. Find out more about the history of this unique area in the West Midlands.