Weekday Dog Walks Added To Lord Stirling Stable In Basking Ridge

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Dogs no longer have to work for the weekend to get that Lord Stirling Stable walk. The Somerset County Park Commission and Friends of Lord Stirling Stable added walking events to Mondays and Wednesdays.

Lord Stirling Stable previously launched weekend dog walks. Now dogs and their humans will get led on the trails at 6 p.m. Monday, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Saturday (casual walk) and 10:30 a.m. Saturday (fast walk). Registration begins 15 minutes before each walk.

“Our weekend dog walks are a great way for the public to enjoy the beautiful equestrian trails of Lord Stirling Stable, as well as an opportunity to get some outdoor exercise in a safe environment during the COVID pandemic,” said Anna McLernon, Friends of Lord Stirling Stable President. “There’s the added bonus of plenty of sights and smells to entertain and tire out the pooches.”

Masks must be worn before the walk but are optional when social distancing can be maintained on the trails. Dogs must be leashed, have all required shots and stay under control at all times.

The park will waive the $3-per-dog fee, but they welcome donations to the Friends of Lord Stirling Stable, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting its namesake.

For more information on the dog walks, contact Barbara Roche at 908-448-8348 or kb2krx@yahoo.com.

The 450-acre park has 14 miles of trails and has been primarily dedicated to equestrian activities for decades. The stable suspended activities in March 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic but is looking to restart programs and activities.

The Lord Stirling Stable advisory group launched a survey for public input. Read more: Public Input Sought On Future Of Lord Stirling Stable Property

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