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Monthly Greyhound Walks

Join Us On Our Monthly Greyhound Walks

Walk with your greyhounds in the stunning landscapes of Dumfriesshire and Cumbria. Connect with fellow greyhound lovers and take the opportunity to discuss all your houndie issues.

Support our mission to find loving homes for ex-racing Greyhounds and raise awareness of what amazing pets these dogs make. Some of our Homeless Hounds will be available to meet you on the day or you can arrange in advance to meet a particular dog of interest.

So whether it’s for fun, friendship, exercise or just for the love of dogs, join us this month on our next walk!

This Month’s Walk Is…

Hoddom Castle.

Ecclefechan,

Dumfriesshire.

Sunday, 1st March, 2026

Walk starts at 11.00 am

This walk is around the remains of Hoddom Castle near Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire, DG11 1AS taking a circular route along a golf course on the banks of the River Annan, then back through sheltered woods to the Castle.

We start from the public car park just past the turnoff for the caravan park. From there a private path takes us along the main Castle Caravan Park Driveway and down to the River Annan. Following the natural curves of the river to the side of the golf course, we are lead back through a wooded path into the Caravan Park facilities.

The route is mainly flat and around 2 miles long. Facilities include parking, toilets and a cafe/restaurant selling drinks and ice-cream. Appropriate footwear and clothing required as the river paths can be wet and muddy. We look forward to seeing you there!

Starting and finishing points in the links below:

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Hoddom Castle Walk

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What Our Walkers Say

“We love joining the walks every month. It’s a great way to meet new friends and remind everyone what brilliant pets we greyhounds make. We have a lovely home because of DCGR so we like our “staff” to support a fantastic cause and keep us entertained at the same time.”

Rock It & Midge

Professional Cheese Testers

“The sniffs are greyt, we see all our pawsome pals and have fantastic adventures. We can also remind people there are still plenty of us greyhounds waiting for forever homes… and it’s always worth trying to sneak extra treats from Hoomans’ pockets without detection.”

Finn, Frank & Max

Master Sofa Surfers

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there a cost to join the walk?
    • No, it is totally free to join in. You can make a donation if you wish by dropping a few coins in the collection tin, but there is no obligation.
  • Do you have to be a member of DCGR to join the walk?
    • No, everyone is welcome to walk, whether member or not. If you wish to join us as a member, more information is on the membership page.
  • Do you need to have a greyhound to come on the walk?
    • No, the walk is open to everyone. We encourage people to just come along and ask about greyhounds or meet greyhounds needing homes.
  • Can I bring dogs of other breeds to the walk?
    • Yes, all well behaved dogs are welcome to join our walks. Some of our greyhounds may be new arrivals so please keep other breeds on leads until polite introductions have been made.
  • How long does the walk take?
    • Typically the walk will be around 2 miles long and depending on everyone’s pace, can take around an hour. There may be comfort stops or cafe stops offered along the way including water stops for the dogs.
  • Do you take suggestions for different walks in the future?
    • Yes! We would love to hear your suggestions, please come along and tell us in person or use the Contact Page to get in touch.
  • Do I need any special walking equipment?
    • No, our walks are mainly on level ground and we try to stick to established paths but we are outside in the Greyt British countryside, so please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear for the possibility of muddy or wet routes.
  • Are there any rules to be aware of?
    • Just the usual rules for walking your dog. We need to respect countryside and Highway Code rules whilst walking our dogs, so bring poop bags to clear up after your dogs, keep your dogs on leads in designated areas and be mindful of livestock, other walkers and traffic.
  • Can the whole family join the walk?
    • Of course! Everyone of any age or ability is welcome to join in. Some walks may be more strenuous so please read the walk description in advance, but we look forward to seeing you all.
  • Do you sell any dog equipment or DCGR items at the walks?
    • As we are a volunteer run charity who raise all our own funds, we are always glad to offer additional items for sale and there will be a small selection at every walk.
    • With advance warning, we can offer specific items available to purchase including:
      • dog jackets, dog beds, collars, leads, muzzles, dog food and poop bags
      • a range of human DCGR logo-ed clothing like hats, fleeces, jackets and shirts
      • a range of fundraising items including knitted dog toys, mugs, crocheted dog head keyrings, coasters and pens.
    • For anyone who makes a donation over £1, you are given a free Lucky Dip gift from the above items! 
    • Get in contact before the walk and we can advise what is currently in stock. 

 

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