The Gala Policies
Woodland paths right above the town centre, sheltered when the wind is up and shaded when it is hot. Good for older dogs — the gradients are gentle and the ground stays soft.
Galashiels is the biggest town on our round and the one we are in most days. Between the Gala Policies, the Tweed path at Galafoot and the tracks under Buckholm, there is more genuine walking inside the town boundary than most places twice its size.
Routes chosen for the dog and the day, not just whatever is nearest the van.
Woodland paths right above the town centre, sheltered when the wind is up and shaded when it is hot. Good for older dogs — the gradients are gentle and the ground stays soft.
Flat, wide riverside walking where the Gala Water meets the Tweed. Our default in high summer, and the place most dogs learn they are allowed in the water.
Rougher ground climbing out of town. Sheep country in places, so leads on where the signs say so — this is working farmland and we treat it that way.
The linking paths and the loop round Gala Policies suit shorter legs and puppy visits without ever going near a busy road.
Langlee, Tweedbank, Netherdale, Mossilee, Wood Street, Clovenfords and Winston Road — and anywhere else in Galashiels within a sensible drive of the round.
| Service | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Group walk | 60 minutes | £15 |
| Solo walk | 60 minutes | £20 |
| Puppy or home visit | 30 minutes | £12 |
| Adventure walk | 90 minutes | £28 |
Collection and drop-off in Galashiels are included — there is no separate travel charge inside the round.
We walk dogs in Melrose, Selkirk and Lauder too, and in the villages between. See the full area list.
Free meet & greet at your door. Tell us about your dog and we will take it from there.