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Leash Free Areas
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Newcastle’s leash free areas allow your dog to be exercised without the use of a lead
Leash free rules:
- All dogs are to be accompanied and supervised
- All dogs must be able to be controlled without a leash
- Dogs that are declared dangerous dogs (such as aggressive and restricted breeds identified by the Companion animals Act 1998) are not allowed to use any designated leash free areas
- Dog owners / controllers MUST remove all dog faeces that may be deposited by the dog under their control
- Dogs MUST NOT be encouraged to attack. The dog owner is liable under legislation if the dog attacks a person or animal
- Dogs are permitted leash free between sunrise and sunset only except in time restricted areas
- Within time restricted leash free areas, dogs are allowed leash free between sunrise and 9am and between 5pm and sunset.
- Dogs are not permitted on the Memorial Walk
These areas are patrolled and penalties apply for non compliance.
Leash free locations
Leash free area maps