Walking With Your Dog
We are often asked for dog-friendly walks so we have created some special itineraries with you and your dog in mind. These routes have been selected as we are able to book accommodation that is suitable for both of you – either in the location you walk to, or close by with a transfer.
Whichever route you choose, the choice of accommodation with a dog is more limited than usual, sometimes only one or two accommodations are available in certain locations. The more flexible you can be, the more chance we have of being able to arrange your holiday. For instance, you may have one or two nights without en-suite facilities or you may have to spend two nights in one location (with transfers). As availability is often very limited we strongly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Please note that some accommodations only accept small dogs, so we will need to know your dog’s breed to ensure we book the appropriate overnight stay.
As you will be staying in unfamiliar places you will also need to consider if your dog will be happy with this and if he/she can be left alone without getting upset and causing damage.
You will need to bring dog food, towels and bedding for your dog and it is best to have this transported with your luggage between locations. If you cannot fit this into your own luggage bag within the weight allowance, you will need to book an extra piece of luggage to be transported with our luggage courier. Please ask us for a quote for this.
Most of our accommodation providers do make an additional charge for dogs. This is an extra cost in addition to the published holiday price and you will need to settle this directly with the accommodation owner(s).
Cleveland Way
We have four dog-friendly Cleveland Way itineraries, covering not only the full route from Helmsley to Filey, but also our Moorland, Coastal, and Combined Highlights holidays. Take a look at the itineraries ending with a D for further information.
Cumbria Way
All our Cumbria Way itineraries can be walked with a dog with a bit of careful planning. Your choice of start date is restricted to certain days of the week, and on some nights you may be in hotels rather than B&Bs and guesthouses. Take a look for the itineraries ending with a D for further information
Hadrian’s Wall
We have a great selection of Hadrian’s Wall itineraries that can be walked with a dog, including the full route from Tynemouth to Bowness on Solway as well as on a number of our Highlights holidays. We’re sorry can’t offer all our itineraries due to a shortage of suitable accommodation in some locations. Again, please look for the itineraries ending with a D for further information.
Herriot Way
Both our Herriot Way itineraries can be booked with a dog with a couple of changes to the standard itinerary. We are unable to book dog-friendly accommodation in the usual start/finish point of Aysgarth. We will therefore suggest starting and finishing this circular walk in a different location.
Inn Way to the Lake District
We have four dog-friendly itineraries on the Inn Way to the Lake District, covering the full circular route starting and finishing in Ambleside, as well as on our shorter Western Lakes and Central Lakes holidays. Again, take a look at the itineraries ending with a D for further information.
North Norfolk Coast Path
Both our North Norfolk Coast Path itineraries walking from Hunstanton to Cromer can be booked with a dog. As always, look for the itineraries ending with a D for further information. We’re sorry we can’t accommodate dogs on our Peddars Way itineraries from Knettishall Heath to Hunstanton due to a shortage of suitable accommodation in some locations.
Settle to Carlisle Way
You can take your dog on our Yorkshire Dales section of the Settle to Carlisle Way, walking from Settle to Kirkby Stephen. Look for the itinerary ending with a D for further details. We’re sorry we can’t accommodate dogs on our Eden Valley itineraries from Kirkby Stephen to Carlisle due to a shortage of suitable accommodation in some locations.
The Ridgeway
You can take your dog on our North Wessex Downs section of The Ridgeway, walking from Avebury to Goring with some changes to the standard itinerary. As always, look for the itinerary ending with a D for further information. We’re sorry we can’t accommodate dogs on our Chiltern Hills itineraries from Goring to Aldbury due to a shortage of suitable accommodation in some locations.
If you have any questions about our dog-friendly itineraries or any other aspect of your holiday, please call us on 017687 72335 or email [email protected]. We’ll be happy to help.