Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in the United Kingdom

Lake District National Park is pet-friendly. Discover the North West’s natural beauty during an expedition around the Lake District in Cumbria. England’s largest national park is home to 16 lakes, some of which can be seen from pet-friendly loop trails like Catbells Lakeland Walk and The Old Man of Coniston Circular. Get out on the country’s largest lake with Windermere Lake Cruises or discover Coniston Water with the National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola.

Cedars Park is a historic public park originally the site of Theobalds Palace in Waltham Cross, England. The park has paved walking trails where dogs are welcome and dog water bowls are scattered throughout the park.

Stratford Town Walk is a pet-friendly tour company based in Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK. Bring your leashed dog along with you to enjoy a daytime stroll around the ancient streets to discover Stratford's history and learn more about William Shakespeare's relationship with the town. Or, go for a spooky stroll during the Stratford Ghost Walk and hear about the eerie side and ghoulish residents of this historic town. The town walk is available every day of the week.

Belfairs Wood, Park & Nature Reserve is a pet-friendly outdoor recreation area in Southend-on-Sea, UK. This local attraction features acres of woodland that two- and four-legged friends can explore together. Other amenities of the park include a visitor centre, cafe, picnic area, outdoor play area and more. Note that leashed dogs are permitted on the reserve but not inside the Nature Discovery Centre.

Victoria Park is pet-friendly. This popular park in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in the East London is one of London's most visited green spaces with approximately 9 million visitors every year. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners throughout the park.

Fido is welcome to hit the trails with you for a hike at pet-friendly Divis and the Black Mountain in Belfast, UK. Dogs must be kept on a short leash at all times during their visit and are not permitted on the farmland due to grazing livestock. This unique ecosystem of bogs and ponds offers a variety of hiking trails with stunning views for you to enjoy with your best friend. Please follow the Countryside Code by cleaning up after your pets. There are two parking lots available, but note that the upper lot may be closed during inclement weather.

The Arboretum in Nottingham, UK is the oldest park in the city and it's pet friendly. Bring your leashed along to this pretty park for a walk along the pathways that wind around floral displays, native trees and more. The park hosts many pet-friendly events throughout the year that you can attend with your pooch.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are invited to the Audley End House and Gardens in Saffron Walden, UK. This pet-friendly attraction welcomes visitors to explore the gardens with their canine companions. The grounds offer acres of woodland and lawns that feature beautiful views of the grounds and house.

Bring your pup to Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton, UK, for a scenic adventure. Explore 500 acres of countryside, woodland and over ten dog-friendly miles of trails, including paved paths. Easily accessible off the A72 near M74 Junction 7.

Padley Gorge is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on this beautiful countryside trail between the village of Grindleford and the A6187 road. Stroll on the pathway over rolling green hills together and gaze upon streams, woodland and a bounty of green. Make sure you clean up any mess that your pooch leaves behind.

Streatham Common is a pet-friendly park in London, UK. Pups with good recall can run freely around this large open space in the London district of Lambeth. From here, you and your pooch can enjoy great views across South London and have plenty of room to roam. Dogs aren't allowed at the Rookery, the Orchard, the playground, the paddling pool or the cafe.

Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens is a pet-friendly garden in Birmingham, UK. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore 10 acres of an early 18th century formal garden next door to a Jacobean mansion. The Grade II walled garden is a beautiful place to spend the afternoon strolling with your pooch.

Ashton Court Estate is a pet-friendly park in Bristol, UK. Home to the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, this stunning estate welcomes leashed pups to go for a stroll along the mown pathways that wind around the 850-acre country estate's grounds.

Bring Fido to visit Eden Project, a pet-friendly attraction in Par, UK near Cornwall. While dogs are not permitted inside the Eden Project biomes, leashed pups are welcome on trails in the outdoor gardens and in the welcome center. Home to over 20 plant-based exhibits, art displays and more, there's lots of fun to have at this incredible attraction with your pooch.

South Downs National Park in Chichester, UK is dog-friendly. This coastal park is a place of stunning natural beauty, home to a variety of scenic trails like Seaford to Eastbourne that offers incredible views of the famous chalk cliffs, Seven Sisters and Friston Forest Circular that combines views of farmland, cliffs, forest and a river, and more.

Sherwood Forest is a pet-friendly area of natural beauty with a main car park in Mansfield, UK just north of Nottingham. This wonderful destination sprawls out over more than 900 acres and includes winding trails through ancient woodland with diverse flora and fauna and tales of Robin Hood at every turn. Leashed pups are welcome to explore by their owners side.

Well-behaved, leashed canines are welcome in most outdoor areas at Waddesdon Manor in Waddesdon, UK. This pet-friendly attraction invites two- and four-legged friends to explore the grounds on one of several trails, from a quick stroll along the Winter Garden walk to a one-hour adventure on the Windmill Hill walk. After your jaunt, enjoy a bite to eat alongside your four-legged friend at that bar area at The Five Arrows, inside The Stables cafe or on the terrace at the Manor Restaurant. Note that dogs aren't permitted on the shuttle buses.

Hyde Park is pet-friendly. One of London's finest historic landscapes covering 142 hectares (350 acres), the largest of four Royal parks across the city is a must-visit for pups. There is something for everyone in Hyde Park. With over 4,000 trees, a lake, a meadow, horse rides and more it is easy to forget you're in the middle of London. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, Lido swimming area, Serpentine Lake, or Bowling Green and Tennis centre area, and that dogs must be leashed in the Rose Garden and at the edge of Serpentine Lake.

West Highland Way is dog-friendly. One of Scotland's best loved long distance walking routes, it's the perfect place to take Fido for a walk. The trail stretches 96 miles from Milngavie, north of Glasgow, to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands, but you can choose your route.

Leashed pups are welcome to visit the pet-friendly Lyveden in Peterborough, UK. This National Trust property features a Manor house, a lodge, and acres of woodland, gardens, and orchards. Dogs are welcome throughout the garden, on the ground floor of the Manor, and in parts of the cafe.