Has anyone else had trouble with off-lead dogs tearing across the green by Seymour Field recently? I was walking mine along Fryerning Lane towards the Bell and my pup got spooked twice in a week, so I’m thinking of switching to early mornings or somewhere quieter. Any recommendations for calmer dog-walking routes around Ingatestone (or a trainer locally) would be really appreciated.
I’ve stopped cutting across Seymour Field for that reason and tend to stick to the Margaretting road footpath round the back of Ingatestone Hall instead, it’s generally quieter even at normal times. If you want a trainer, I’ve heard good things about the sessions at Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Centre.
I’ve had the same near the Bell end of Fryerning Lane, loads of people seem to let them bolt about without much recall. The loop through Handley Green and then down by the old railway line tends to be steadier if you’re after somewhere a bit quieter.