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Welcome!
Driving with Dogs gives dogs and their drivers a wonderful walk, and a dog-welcoming pub or coffee shop, within 5 miles of UK motorway exits.
Now, instead of passing those idyllic woods and streams right by the motorway, use the routes here to make travel more fun for both you and your dog.
Each walk is carefully researched and tested by the DwD team - David and Lezli and our tireless collie, Jem. We value your comments and support - so do let us know when you've enjoyed a walk.
Using this site
First click on the panel to the right to select your motorway.
Then use the handy chart to pick the best stopping point for your walk. The chart tells you what kind of walk to expect, whether it is fully accessible, the facilities available, and other useful info.
Click on the junction number for the walk you've chosen. This will tell you how to get there, where to park and the full walk route.
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Some of your comments ...
"Excellent website! keep it up." GC
"Having had a look at some of the areas I am incredibly impressed and thank you very much for creating this site." ME
"I just had a good hunt round your site and had to email you to tell you how great it is. You must have walked (and driven) miles and miles to put it all together. It is wonderful. Thanks so much." MPS, Hampshire
" … I'd like to say I love the site, what a great idea, and a great help to many dog owners on the move I'm sure." AW, Nottingham
"Well done - excellent idea." PB
" Thank you for a wonderful site. There are some fantastic walks on here and I'm really looking forward to using this next time I'm travelling in England with my Black Lab Donny." LH, Scotland
"I love your site and it will prove very useful to me and my family when travelling." KC, Lancs
" Great website!!! We and our carers have found the walks really useful and the dogs have loved having somewhere new to stretch their legs and have a good sniff!!!" Lisa and Jim at Wagging Tails
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Part time shepherds needed... Full training given! Most of us have busy city lifestyles, and share our lives with dogs who enjoy their downtime on the sofa watching heelwork to music on TV. But if you've ever dreamed of pitting your wits against a flock of sheep with a dog of supreme intelligence, read on … For a couple of hours that dream could come true for you, thanks to an enterprising farmer in the Lake District . At Troutal Farm in the unspoilt Duddon Valley , farmer Alan will teach you the techniques to work with one of their highly trained sheepdogs out on the farm. Even if, like me, you can't whistle you'll still be able to enjoy the experience of teaming up with a dog to outwit the sheep, just like a real shepherd. The Sheepdog Experience is a one or two hour session, involving learning the basics and then going out into the fields to put it all into practice. All you need is a pair of wellies and a good sense of humour! Your efforts will be recognised with a certificate of achievement at the end of the session. I put mine up in the office and it really brightens up the week! L-plated shepherds are flocking to Troutal Farm from as far away as Japan , so don't forget to book in advance. Your own dog doesn't get left out either. Although he won't be able to tackle the sheep, he'll certainly benefit from your improved handling skills. And if the thrill of working with a professional dog really kicks in, you may find yourself starting Agility training classes with your own dog later on. Troutal Farm is easy to reach from the M6 Junction 36, and also offers B&B in the farmhouse. |
