ARmy Rumour SErvice

**Hexitele** · 18-06-2012, 20:33

I want to do it, the dog wants to do it. However when I've looked for advice on the best dog friendly routes I only seem to find people who think dogs are the anti Christ.

So, he's a good dog, he's more likely to run away from than attack sheep, just concerned about the underfoot. Anyone got any tips?

**llech** · 18-06-2012, 20:41

Just do it, however use a leash, else your worse than Hitler.

**Mikal** · 18-06-2012, 20:42

Keep it on a lead. Cumbrian farmers still shoot first.

**raprunner** · 18-06-2012, 20:49

Keep the hound on a lead until you are clear of the lower slopes and stroppy ramblers. Once you gain a bit of height you should be ok to let it have a run provided it is well drilled. If there is any chance it'll worry sheep then there is a chance you'll be dogless on the way down.

It is a dull summit though so don't get your hopes up.

**BONNACON** · 18-06-2012, 20:57

Go some where else. Scafell was great for dogs 20 years ago. Used to stay at Wasdale and do the walk. now It's like Oxford st.
Exmoor ,malverns, dartmoor and the mendips are a better bet these days.

**cloudbuster** · 18-06-2012, 21:04

Do it solo, and take lots of pictures to show your best friend. If he likes what you show him, you can take him next time.

**Fotofrog** · 18-06-2012, 21:09

Tbh I took my springer up there and it's not the best walk for dogs - too many people really ..

If your going to do it, go up from seathwaite (sp) as its a nicer walk all together. Wasdale route isn't as fun IMO

**BONNACON** · 18-06-2012, 21:11

Originally Posted by cloudbuster

do it solo, and take lots of pictures to show your best friend. If he likes what you show him, you can take him next time.

onerist

**cloudbuster** · 18-06-2012, 21:15

Just thinking of the hound. You know how disappointed they can get when you drag them up to the top of a hill and there's cock-all for them to see.

**Tinman74** · 18-06-2012, 21:24

Try helvelyn, plenty of ways up. I suggest going up sticks pass as its rarely used then down swiral edge then down through the whole in the wall. This way you avoid all mongs and can have the hund of the Leah more often than not!!