A688 Castle with refreshments and free parking, County Durham
Take a short break from driving, or spend the day at this exquisite castle and dog-friendly grounds.
Take a short break from driving, or spend the day at this exquisite castle and dog-friendly grounds.
I'd like to commend the Rose & Crown , Romaldkirk near Barnard's Castle (of recent fame) for it's unusual level of dog friendliness.
A very safe walk for dogs that starts straight from the car park, and in the village you'll find two dog-friendly pubs. Our pup loved this walk and found happy spaniels to chase around with.
A bustling and traditional Teesdale town with dog-friendly cafe and pubs, and small independent shops. It feels a bit like a film set, but this small town is delightfully real and well worth a visit.
These waterfalls are a well-advertised and pretty slick tourist attraction.
Hardwick Hall near Sedgefield. Now a country hotel and grounds but used to be a stately home. Fantastic paved walks, flat and easy. Lakeside and woodland walk, follies and sculptures.
A secret dog walk just 2 seconds away from the busy A688 and perfect for a safe off-lead walk without any travel time to get to the car park. Intrigued? Read on.
You'll find big open spaces here and it's a chance to experience the wild Pennine landscape of isolated farmhouses and drystone walls.
A fully accessible multi-user path is always good news for dogs as there are no stiles and sheep are unlikely.
Not the place for a quick pitstop with the dog, but ideal for a longer visit. This is an activity forest, so the parking charges are more than you might expect.
A much-loved nature reserve where volunteers and supporters create a joyful and positive space to enjoy nature. Dogs on leads are welcome, and the little cafe is a hive of happy chat and enthusiasm.
The joy of a walk along an old rail track is that you don't need to worry about directions, and the paths stay pretty clean in even the worst downpours.