A688 Castle with refreshments and free parking, County Durham Take a short break from driving, or spend the day at this exquisite castle and dog-friendly grounds.
Splendidly dog-friendly pub near Barnard Castle, County Durham I'd like to commend the Rose & Crown , Romaldkirk near Barnard's Castle (of recent fame) for it's unusual level of dog friendliness.
A dog walk in the tracks of the Tees railway, County Durham A very safe walk for dogs that starts straight from the car park, and in the village you'll find two dog-friendly pubs. Our pup loved this walk and found happy spaniels to chase around with.
Dog walk and dog-friendly cafe and pubs in Teesdale, County Durham A bustling and traditional Teesdale town with dog-friendly cafe and pubs, and small independent shops. It feels a bit like a film set, but this small town is delightfully real and well worth a visit.
Walks near waterfalls and dog swimming, County Durham These waterfalls are a well-advertised and pretty slick tourist attraction.
Hardwick Hall dog walks, County Durham Junction 60 Hardwick Hall near Sedgefield. Now a country hotel and grounds but used to be a stately home. Fantastic paved walks, flat and easy. Lakeside and woodland walk, follies and sculptures.
A688 easy dog walk with full accessibility, County Durham A secret dog walk just 2 seconds away from the busy A688 and perfect for a safe off-lead walk without any travel time to get to the car park. Intrigued? Read on.
A689 Remote dog walk and reservoir nature trail, County Durham You'll find big open spaces here and it's a chance to experience the wild Pennine landscape of isolated farmhouses and drystone walls.
A690 Dog walk with full accessibility and no sheep, County Durham A fully accessible multi-user path is always good news for dogs as there are no stiles and sheep are unlikely.
Forest dog walk and cafe near Durham, County Durham Not the place for a quick pitstop with the dog, but ideal for a longer visit. This is an activity forest, so the parking charges are more than you might expect.
Nature reserve dog walk and swimming by the River Wear, County Durham A much-loved nature reserve where volunteers and supporters create a joyful and positive space to enjoy nature. Dogs on leads are welcome, and the little cafe is a hive of happy chat and enthusiasm.
A689 Accessible dog walk on an old railway, County Durham The joy of a walk along an old rail track is that you don't need to worry about directions, and the paths stay pretty clean in even the worst downpours.