Newcastle’s Town Moor covers around 400 hectares, close to a thousand acres of open grass right beside the city centre, and the city’s freemen still have the right to graze cattle on it. That right is believed to be roughly a thousand years old, which makes the cows the longest-standing residents on your dog walk.
Tyne and Wear packs a lot in. Alongside Newcastle there’s Sunderland, the coast at Tynemouth and Roker, and the old industrial river corridors. Our coverage is narrower than the scenery. Trainers have a Tyne and Wear page, and both Newcastle and Sunderland have sitters and groomers pages. Vets, swimming and rescue don’t have local pages, so those use our UK-wide guides. This page only points to guides we already have; it isn’t a full list of local dog professionals.
What’s covered in Tyne and Wear
- Dog trainers: Dog trainers in Tyne and Wear
- Vets: we don’t have a Tyne and Wear vets page yet. Our UK vets guide is the nearest alternative.
- Dog swimming spots: no local page yet either, so here is our UK dog swimming guide.
- Dog sitters: Newcastle and Sunderland. For other places, try our UK dog sitters directory.
- Dog groomers: Newcastle and Sunderland, with the UK dog groomers guide for the rest.
- Adoption and rescue: there’s no Tyne and Wear guide, so here is our UK-wide dog adoption and rescue guide.
- Pet transport: Pet transport in Newcastle
Cattle, coast and the lead question
On the Town Moor, cattle graze through the warmer months, so keep your dog close and give them plenty of space. Cattle can be unpredictable around dogs, and a loose dog can cause trouble for the animals, you and your dog. Follow any council signs on the moor.
On the coast, beaches such as Tynemouth and Roker are popular, but many have seasonal dog restrictions over the summer that differ by beach and council. Check the signs or the local authority’s website before you go, and keep an eye on tides and cold winds off the North Sea.
Cattle, crowds and coastal wind
Cattle, crowds and coastal wind can all unsettle a dog. The Calmdogs calming collar at Calmshops is a complementary option alongside training. Our Tyne and Wear trainers page is the place to find hands-on help, and your vet can advise if your dog’s anxiety is a worry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AboutDogs have a Tyne and Wear vets guide?
Not yet. We link to our UK-wide vets guide rather than imply local coverage we don’t have.
Which Tyne and Wear cities have sitter and groomer pages?
Newcastle and Sunderland each have their own dog sitters and dog groomers pages. Newcastle also has a pet transport page.
Is it safe to walk my dog on Newcastle’s Town Moor?
Cattle graze on the Town Moor, so keep your dog close, give the animals plenty of space and follow any council signs.
Written by Georgiana & Figo, who give the Town Moor cattle a very wide berth.
