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. Also, some will not allow dogs into the bedroom, so occasionally your dog may be expected to stay in another room in the house, such as the conservatory. Just let us know if this is not suitable and again we will take this into account when booking.

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. Take a look at the holiday codes ending with a D here 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. Again, look for the holiday codes ending with a D here.

Hadrian’s Wall

We have a good selection of Hadrian’s Wall itineraries that can be walked with a dog. We’re sorry can’t offer all our itineraies due to a shortage of suitable accommodation in some locations. Please look for the holiday codes which end with a D here for further details.

Herriot Way

Both of our Herriot Way itineraries can be booked with a dog with a couple of changes to the standard itinerary. Please click here for more details and let us know that you would like to bring your dog when booking.

Inn Way to the Lake District

We have a few itineraries for you to choose from on this route. Again, there are restrictions on which day of the week you can start. Look for the itineraries ending with a D here for further details.

Norfolk Coast Path

Both of our Norfolk Coast Path itineraries can be booked with a dog. Look for the itineraries ending with a D here for further details.

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 here for further details.

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. Look for the itinerary ending with a D here for further details.

If you have any questions about our dog-friendly intineraries or any other aspect of your holiday, please call us on 017687 72335 or email [email protected]. We’ll be happy to help. 

Client Feedback

I want to go on another walking trip with Mickledore. We were so proud of walking the entire Cleveland Way. Our first long distance walk – we had never completed those distances before this walk. Thank you to Mickledore for making that happen!

Mickledore staff helped us with all of our planning questions and logistics. They always responded promptly to our questions. They provided clear communications and lots of information. Thank you Mickledore! We loved the walking journey we took!!

Cleveland Way, May 2024
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Mickledore was fantastic, and the people I communicated with were always very quick to respond and extremely helpful. I will never forget our wonderful experience.

Great Glen Way, May 2024
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Our walking holiday on the Pembrokeshire coast path was extremely well managed by Mickledore. Our contact with them throughout was faultless.

Pembrokeshire Coast Path, August 2024
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