Arreton Downs - DOG WALKING on (HIW) Wildlife Trust sites

Please be a responsible dog walker when visiting Arreton Downs, which is a (HIWWT) Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust site by: 

Pippa on Arreton Down

Taking note of the signs and notices Wildlife Trust nature reserves have different policies for dog walking and some do not permit dogs.

Please look out for the appropriate signs at the entrance and around the reserve or check the reserve webpage.

 Always picking up after your dog. A Dog dog bins is situated by the entrance gate near car park on Downend Road.If you can't locate Dog bin please take the waste home with you to dispose of safely or use a nearby litter bin.

Dog Bin located near entrance gate

Keeping your dog close to you and in sight or on a lead If your dog is off lead and out of sight, they may well be causing disturbance to local wildlife which can cause a reduction in breeding success and ultimately a decrease in population numbers.

Being aware of grazing animals Many of our sites are managed with the help of grazing animals so please keep your dog on a lead in these areas for your own safety and to avoid distress to the livestock. Download our guide to walking with cattle.

Considering other visitors If you see other visitors up ahead, please put your dog on a lead whilst you are walking past them. This nature reserve is managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust for the benefit of wildlife and is regularly used for educational visits.