Professional Dog Walkers now need a licence to walk within the Ashridge Estate

If you use a dog walker, who takes your dog to Ashridge, please check that they have the necessary licence in place. If you are a dog walker, please make sure you have obtained a licence.

More info here:

From 1 September 2025, all professional dog walkers will need a licence to operate at Ashridge Estate. This new scheme is part of National Trust’s Protecting Our Roots project which is designed to help protect the special landscape in their care.

Professional dog walkers can apply for a standard licence to walk up to four dogs. They can also request an enhanced licence for up to six dogs, which we review on a case-by-case basis after meeting with the dog walker.

You can find answers to common questions about professional dog walkers, whether your dog walker has a licence, and the licence scheme at Ashridge via the link below (once the link opens, you need to scroll down to the relevant section):

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/ashridge-estate/visiting-ashridge-with-your-dog