A happy spaniel walking with its owner on the grass at at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire — Bring your four legged friend on your day out | © National Trust / Annapurna Mellor

Dog-friendly places in the North East

Long sandy beaches on the Northumberland coast, miles of woodland trails at Allen Banks and the wide open spaces of parkland and walled garden at Wallington – find your own slice of dog heaven in the glorious north east corner of Britain.

Discover how our pawprint rating system is making it easier for you to plan a visit with your dog(s). Places given a three paw rating are the most dog-friendly. Dogs can go in many areas, including indoors for tea and a treat. There’ll be clearly signed dog zones and dog-friendly experiences.

A golden-coloured labrador is looking at the camera. It has a cheery face and its tongue is out. He is stood on the Rock Garden steps at Cragside.

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Cragside

Discover a different corner of Cragside every time you visit, with acres of land and over 40 miles of footpaths to explore, up hills, around lakes, through woodland and gardens.

Two visitors walking a dog at Wallington, Northumberland, surrounded by purple flowers

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Wallington

With miles of walks through gardens and woodland, along the river and across the countryside, Wallington is a great place to bring your dog and stretch your legs.

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Gibside

Escape the city and explore 15 miles of paths and quiet woodland – we can guarantee that your four-legged friends will enjoy Gibside as much as you do.

A dog on a lead sits patiently next to its owner with a bowl of water at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire, Wales

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Ormesby Hall

Ormesby Hall is a two pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome throughout the gardens, woodland walks and parkland. With acres to explore it’s a great place to share with your dog.

Two visitors walking a dog along a leafy woodland path at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge

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Allen Banks & Staward Gorge

With woodland to explore, sticks, and plenty of ground to cover, Allen Banks is a slice of canine heaven. Bring your dog here for an outdoor treat. Allen Banks and Staward Gorge is a one pawprint rated place.

Visitors walking with their dog on the beach at Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland

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Northumberland Coast

Bring your dog for a bracing walk along Northumberland's long, sandy coastline – there are plenty of dunes and beaches to explore.

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Lindisfarne

Your dog is welcome to join you on the many walking routes on Holy Island and the land around Lindisfarne Castle, a one pawprint rated place. Find out what to be aware of and the facilities available.

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Seaton Delaval Hall

Seaton Delaval Hall is a two pawprint rated place. There’s plenty of ground for dogs to roam at Seaton Delaval Hall. Find out where you can walk your dog on the estate and the facilities available for your four-legged friends.

Close-up of a visitor holding their dog on a lead at the Vyne, Hampshire

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Crook Hall Gardens

Find out where dogs are welcome at Crook Hall Gardens and the facilities on offer for your canine companions.

Four visitors and a dog walking along a footpath next to Hadrian's Wall

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Hadrian's Wall

Follow in the footsteps of the Romans on a walk through the rugged Northumbrian landscape along Hadrian's Wall with your four-legged friend.

Two visitors walk their dog along the coastline in front of Souter Lighthouse in Tyne and Wear

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Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

Explore the nature-rich clifftops, coastal park and rugged coastline with your dog before warming up with a cuppa in the cafe. Souter Lighthouse is a three pawprint rated place.