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Local dog walks in Penrith
♡ Favourite♥ SavedAskham fell - The Marsh Kelpie Tale Trail
Penrith
Cumbria
- Large open areas of moorland to explore
- Great views
- Lovely village with dog friendly pub

Large open areas of moorland to explore Great views Lovely village with dog friendly pub A fascinating 5-10km walk on Askham fell, home to many intriguing ancient sites from stone circles to burial cairns and a herd of wild ponies too! A spooky theme on open moorland! The walk… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedLowther estate - Pip the Impossible Tale Trail
Penrith
Cumbria
- Fantastic dog swimming spots
- Great castle views
- Lovely village with dog friendly pub

Fantastic dog swimming spots Great castle views Lovely village with dog friendly pub A really special 5km walk around the Lowther estate; riverside paths, castles and lost garden doors! Plenty to keep the kids and dogs entertained! Start in Askham village or Lowther castle, the… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedUllswater and Aira Force
Penrith
Cumbria
- National Trust
- Power and beauty of nature
- It’s a place to escape the ordinary

Beautiful lake winding through a glaciated valley with impressive mountain scenery and a waterfall that inspired many of Wordsworth's great works Don't miss Visit the spectacular tumbling Aira Force waterfall with beautiful surrounding walks Ullswater shore is home to… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedGrasmere
Ambleside
Cumbria
- National Trust
- Rugged woodland, a walled garden
- Formal lawns &more

Nestled in a dramatic low fells backdrop, the Vale of Grasmere has strong associations with Wordsworth and the romantic poets Don't miss Wide range of walking opportunities, from high fells to lakeside and woodland paths Spring daffodils and bluebells at Dora's Field,… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWindermere and Ambleside
Windermere
Cumbria
- National Trust
- Endless lake views and waterside paths

Beautiful Lake District walking country around Lake Windermere, with spectacular views and a variety of historic and cultural places of interest to visit Don't miss Troutbeck Park Farm was once owned by Beatrix Potter Ambleside Roman Fort Lakeshore access at… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBorrowdale Ramble
Keswick
Cumbria
- Enjoy Cumbria without stile struggles
- Low level and relatively flat walk
- Guidebooks for BIG dog owners

Begin the walk from Seatoller NT car park (toilets here), head up the path leading through Johnny Wood then drop down a steep slope to a path through a gate. Turn right. Go through a gate into Borrowdale Youth Hostel campsite and follow the wall to your left to the bridge. Turn… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedGeltsdale Nature Reserve
Talkin
Cumbria
- Great walk with no stiles
- Lovely walk whatever the time of year
- Lake District, Eden Valley & N.Pennines
- Choose from valley walks to high fells
- Misty's Mini Guides Walks for BIG dogs

This is a lovely walk whatever the time of year and is usually very quiet. Start from a parking area, then head down the hill on a track to the River Gelt. Cross the bridge and turn right. Follow the path up the hill to the corner of the wall near The Greens. There's likely to… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHelvellyn
Grasmere
Cumbria
- Steep but great views
- A real mountain hike

A beautiful walk up to the summit of the third highest mountain in England with fabulous views. It is steep and long but worth the effort. The walk back over two lower summits to Grisedale Tarn and down Raise Beck is also stunning. Not for the faint-hearted and definitely for… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBorrowdale
Keswick
Cumbria
- National Trust
- Spectacular & varied lakeland landscape
- around Derwent Water

This rugged and dramatic valley is the heart of the central fells and the adventure capital of the north Don't miss The most wooded valley in the Lake District; the Atlantic Oak woodland is internationally recognised Steeped in mining history Brandelhow Park was the… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedAngle Tarn
Hartsop
Cumbria
- Hike without struggling over stiles
- Angle Tarn is a fantastic spot for lunch
- Misty's Mini Guides Hiking Guidebooks

Begin from the car park at Hartsop and head East up the hill along the large track to Hayeswater. Cross the bridge and head steeply up hill to a path just below The Knott. Turn left and follow a large path Northwards to Angle Tarn (watch out for sheep and deer). Angle Tarn is a… Read more































