Alderford Lake, Tilstock Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire
source-supported Source fetched: 2026-10-14
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The dog policy
Alderford Lake is listed under Parks in England. The cited source records dog access; check the permitted areas below.
Dogs accepted
yes
Dogs indoors
yes
Dogs outdoors
yes
Maximum allowance stated
Unknown
Permitted areas
Unknown
Lead rules
Unknown
Fee basis
Unknown
Dog deposit
Unknown
Enclosed garden stated
Unknown
Fence height (metres)
Unknown
Parking
Unknown
Accessible facilities
Unknown
Water bowls
Unknown
Treats
Unknown
Dog menu
Unknown
Dog beds
Unknown
Assistance-dog access
Unknown
Dog charge
Unknown
An enclosed garden is a source claim, not an escape-proof guarantee. A source fetch is not a personal visit. Confirm current access, opening hours, fees and availability before travelling.
Recorded opening hours
Normal visitor/café hours daily 09:00–16:30; last lake admission 16:00. Café hot food until 15:30. Check late-event/season changes.
Confirm these with the venue; no live availability is supplied.
Seasonal and area restrictions
Alderford Lake
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on ordinary lake visits. Keep them on leads unless they have good recall; the owner permits dogs to swim in the lake under that control condition and asks that they stay away from other lake users. Dogs must always be on leads in the café. Ordinary dogs are excluded from the islands; assistance-dog arrangements are separate. Normal daily visitor/café hours are9am–4:30pm, last lake entry4pm, and café hot food ends3:30pm; late-event or seasonal hours may differ. Confirm entry/dog charges and dog numbers before visiting. This permission covers day visits and the onsite café; it does not establish dog stays in camping units or hired accommodation. The retained mapped lake/site marker is approximate, not a confirmed entrance.
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