Ruabon's main walking routes, covered in full in Walks & Outdoor Ruabon, all welcome dogs on leads: the flat Llangollen Canal towpath toward the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the waymarked circular through Gardden Woods to the Y Gardden hillfort, and sections of both Offa's Dyke and Wat's Dyke. Leads are expected throughout, particularly near livestock on the farmland sections around the dykes.
St Mary's churchyard, open to the public during daylight hours, is a level, easy stop on a dog walk around the village, though as with any working churchyard, dogs should be kept on leads and under close control out of respect for other visitors.
Policies on dogs inside pubs and cafés can vary and change, so it's always worth checking directly with venues such as the Wynnstay Arms or the Duke of Wellington before arriving with a dog in tow, particularly if you're hoping to eat inside rather than in an outside space.
Free water and waste bins are not guaranteed along every route, so it's worth carrying your own supplies, particularly on the longer dyke and hillfort walks. The canal towpath and churchyard are the flattest, easiest options for older or less mobile dogs; the dyke and hillfort paths involve unsurfaced ground and some climbing.
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