Lake District dog-friendly walks, country pub and B&B, Cumbria Dog-friendly rooms at the village pub, a pretty riverside dog walk, and you're all set for a fine time in the heart of the Lake District.
Heritage gardens on Windermere, Cumbria Outstanding lakeside gardens with access to watersports on Windermere and a National Trust cafe and car park. On a sunny day what could be better than a cream tea in this tranquil setting?
Forest centre dog walks near Keswick, Cumbria Forest leisure centre with loads going on for active families, with or without the dog.
Dog-friendly beach near Maryport, Cumbria Long stretch of beach and dunes with lots of free parking in various areas along the main road.
Woodland walk with no livestock, Cumbria A forest walk with easy paths and a fine view on a clear day. We walked up in a mist of never-ending drizzle but local dogwalkers assured us it is usually a clear and lovely walk.
Lake District dog swimming and dog walks, Cumbria Easy roadside parking close to the water and the chance for a longer dog walk if you want. Really lovely walking spot and rarely crowded. Also a popular wild swimming place.
St. Bees dog-friendly beach, Cumbria Pebbles leading to flat sand... sand accessible at low tide only.
Woodland dog walk near Carlisle, Cumbria Top class dog walking, and you're very likely to have a forest to yourself. It's a good walk on very wet days as the trees give some protection.
Bassenthwaite Stroll, Cumbria A lovely little stroll with the dog through woodland to a wide bay on Bassenthwaite Lake with superb views!
Easy-access route to Blea Tarn, Cumbria The country lane to the car park is narrow, twisty and hilly. It does enable access to the tarn for all and joins up with the path from the nearby NT campsite.
Heritage dog walk and woodland pool, Cumbria This village was one of the earliest purpose-built industrial villages in Britain and a major centre for lead and silver mining. They must have been tough to live and work here back in the day.