Visitors enjoying the view from Claife Viewing Station overlooking Windermere, Lake Disitrict — Visitors and their dog taking in the view of Windermere from Claife Viewing Station | © National Trust Images/Steven Barber

Dog-friendly places in the Lake District

What could be better than an energising walk in dramatic landscapes with your dog by your side? The Lake District has plenty of opportunities for you and your canine companion to explore some wonderful countryside – from the shores of Windermere to the fell tops in Langdale.

Visitors walking their dogs in the garden at Sizergh, Cumbria

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Sizergh

With acres of woodland and wetland to explore, the Sizergh estate near Kendal is a great place bring your dog for some exercise.

Visitors admiring the view at Allan Bank and Grasmere, Cumbria

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Allan Bank

Once home to Canon Rawnsley and William Wordsworth, Allan Bank is great for dog-walking and squirrel-spotting. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome inside the house, even muddy ones.

A family eating and drinking in the cafe at Fell Foot Park

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Fell Foot

Fell Foot is a three pawprint rated place. Find out all you need to know about exercising your four-legged friends around the parkland, Windermere’s lakeshore and the south meadow.

Visitors with a dog at Aira Force and Ullswater, Cumbria

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Aira Force

There's often no better companion for a walk than your dog, and Aira Force is the perfect place to explore, on four legs or two.

View of people's knees, who are sitting on a bench. They have brought their dog for a walk, and the dog, a brown and white border collie, is waiting next to the bench.

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Arnside and Silverdale

Find out about walking your dog at Arnside and Silverdale, from the facilities available to how you can help us to protect the local wildlife. Arnside and Silverdale is a two pawprint rated place.

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Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore

The lakeshore path between Wray Castle and Claife Viewing Station is a safe, car-free walk that’s bound to set your dog’s tail wagging, with lots of opportunities for pooches to paddle.

View across the beach where people are walking their dogs at Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve, Cumbria

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Sandscale Haws

With a long beach to stroll on, Sandscale Haws is ideal for a long leg-stretch with your dog.

Visitors walk a dog across the leafy ground of a park in autumn

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Visiting the Lake District with your dog

Here's how to get the most out of a visit to the Lake District with your dog, while protecting the countryside and keeping livestock and wildlife safe.