Meg - 1979 – 1992

Nine National trials

English team 1983

The first of our Main Line of dogs and the inspiration for MBCC

Tour Operators And Guides

Are you looking for something completely different?

Golcar Farm is a working sheep farm situated on the edge of the famous Ilkley moors and is the home to Mainline Border Collie Centre and a happy bunch of working collies.

Golcar Farm offers not only spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and moors but a unique opportunity to see Border Collies at work.

Barbara Sykes and Vicki Sykes have competed in sheepdog trials at both National and International level and Barbara has written six books on canine behaviour. At Mainline Border Collie Centre along with their team of Border Collies they provide a unique service.

Watching a sheepdog demonstration is awe inspiring and Mainline Border Collies give a demonstration of just how skilled a dog has to be to work sheep, but the icing on the cake when you visit Golcar Farm is seeing how these dogs achieve this standard. You will be guided through every step of their training until you can almost ‘speak’ their language, and for the real enthusiasts there will be the unique opportunity to work with a trained sheepdog.

Barbara and Vicki will teach the basics of handling a dog and in a controlled environment Lass, Loch, Mossie and Jim will give novice handlers ‘their moment in time’ as they experience the thrill of working with a trained sheepdog.

A great day out that is both educational and fun and is an experience of a lifetime.

From our visitors book

‘Thank you for providing an insight into the incredible intelligence and sensitivity of the working collie and the skill and patience of those who work with them.’

‘The best learning experience I have ever had, to say nothing of a relaxing break. Such lovely dogs, peaceful setting, and your unique ability Barbara in how you put it across, has been so enjoyable and thought provoking.’

‘Thanks for a wonderful afternoon, had a good time and plenty of good Yorkshire fresh air.’

‘Thank you for a wonderful day, a great experience with wonderful dogs.’

‘I had no idea what was involved; I take my hat off to shepherds! Loved every minute of it.’

Location: approximately eight miles north of Bradford and the M62

Airports: approximately 6 miles Leeds/Bradford and 40 miles Manchester

Access: farm access for mini bus, or small coach.

Duration: from one to four hours depending on requirements and numbers

Price on application

For further information

Tel: 01274 564163

Email: info@bordercollies.co.uk

Visit: http://www.bordercollies.co.uk/tourism.php

Golcar Farm is situated on the edge of Ilkley moor and is only ten miles from Haworth, home of the famous Bronte sisters.

Saltaire where Sir Titus Salt built the famous Salts Mill is only three miles from Mainline

The market town of Skipton and its Castle are known as the gateway to the Dales and are just fifteen miles away

Harrogate and Knaresborough, famous for Mother Shipton’s cave, are sixteen miles away

Bradford is seven miles and is the home of the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television.

Leeds and the Royal Armoury are only twelve miles away

Televisions Emmerdale is less than twelve miles away with the original setting in Esholt village only half that distance – visit the pub that became the famous Woolpack!

Heartbeat is also filmed locally with some of its scenes filmed in nearby Otley (seven miles)