Kendal Walk - Sunday 12th July 2026

2025 Kendal Greyhound Walk

Our July walk location is Kendal Snowsport Carpark, Canal Head, Kendal LA9 7AJ (next to Recycling Centre).

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Limited car parking available at ski slope for early arrivals.
Public Carpark next door is £1.30 for all day but ONLY ACCEPTS CARDS / CONTACTLESS. No cash payments. Machine was very slow last year!

Please arrive for 10:45 for 11:00 departure to allow time for getting to the meeting point. All hounds to be on leads during the walk, dog waste responsible disposed of and any reactive hounds to please wear a muzzle - this is a popular walking spot. There will be a short (0.75 mile) and long (1.5 miles) route available on the day with glorious panoramic views from the top of Kendal Castle for those who brave the ascent. If the weather is still hot we will stay in the shade under the trees.

£1 a hound collection at the start of the walk - all proceeds to Retired Greyhounds South Lakes. Weather permitting we will serving refreshments (tea/coffee/cake) in the Snowsports Club carpark at the end of the walk and toilet facilities will be open at the club for walkers.

The RGSL van will have a selection of merchandise for sale including 2027 RGSL Calendars, Time20, T-Shirts, 100% waterproof outdoor coats, double fleece bedding coats, summer shower coats, martingale collars, leads and Anne Welding’s unique, individually hand made birthday, blank and other greeting cards along with other charity merchandise.
With limited space in the van and trailer please let us know if you want anything specific so we can ensure we have it with us.

Normal rules apply for the group walks - this is a walk for sighthounds only and please be aware that some hounds attending can be nervous and not used to meeting other breeds of dogs. If you have a nervous hound please ensure it’s muzzled and please keep all hounds on the lead at all times. Dog waste to be bagged and responsibly disposed of.

There are many people behind the scenes making these walks a success - it’s a massive team effort, so come and join us - everyone welcome.

Any questions please text, call or message Emily on 07739 015 278