Coastal Cumbria with dog-friendly hotel, walks and a castle, Cumbria
A real hidden gem just outside the national park and there's plenty to do here and no crowds.
A real hidden gem just outside the national park and there's plenty to do here and no crowds.
Good combo of an easy dog walk along a canal and a dog-friendly pub for refreshments.
Once the stronghold of the Mortimer family, the village now has fallen back to rural life and the castle ruins are great for kids and dogs to explore.
This was a surprise - we were expecting a pretty lagoon of scenic delight. But the lagoon had almost no water in it, apparently for 'safety concerns'.
When the tide is out the beach here is an enormous doggie playground with views across to the hills surrounding the South Lakes.
A dog-friendly pub with access to several really long dog walks over the fells, and a shorter one for dogs on a journey.
A useful park to know about if you're staying in the area, and a good place to start the Barnoldswick heritage trail.
One of our favourite dog walks in the area, with shady woodland and a lake and a background of chattering birds. It's a delight and very soothing.
A quiet and leafy picnic area with several picnic tables and a pleasant area to take a break. There's a signed walk too.
Easy access dog walk in a quiet and peaceful part of the Peak District. It's a wonderful place to hear curlews and see some super-sized moorland insects (nice ones).
A choice of walks here which reflect the area's industrial past. It's a popular place for walking the dogs and the occasional tourist info boards are interesting.
A cheat of one of the iconic High Peak walks is exactly what you need for a short walk with the dog and a break from the driving.