Forest dog walk near Garlieston, Scotland
This is the largest area of woodland in The Machars and a popular dog walking forest.
This is the largest area of woodland in The Machars and a popular dog walking forest.
A newly created car park with picnic tables and a choice of several good dog walks. As with all the car parks in the Trossachs you need to be early or lucky to get a parking space.
Dogs will love a big scamper in the forest here, and people get to enjoy a section of the Kintyre Way and some outstanding views.
The Knapdale forest is huge and this is the dog walk that dogs would choose for sure. You'll find far fewer people and a much wilder environment than the other car parks here.
You'll find several sandy beaches just down from the Seaboard Centre and these are dog-friendly. When we were here there was no-one in sight, in mid-summer.
Set aside a good couple of hours to enjoy the fabulous woodland dog walks and atmosphere of this wonderful castle. You may also find yourself revising your ideas about the Macbeth story.
Dogs will love this massive forest. It's huge and very remote indeed, so not for the faint-hearted. Expect to hear the rustling of wildlife as you walk.
Woodland dog walks in part of the area covered by the Battle of Culloden. Now it's a residential area and quite calm.
The dogs had such a great time in the forest here. We chose a route with twinkling rivulets, old oak trees and lots of great things for dogs to sniff. And it was just perfect.
A welcoming dog-friendly inn with B&B rooms and a marvellous lochside position. Dogs are offered the Woofchester dog menu, ours adore the sausage pieces.
A pebble beach with no dog restrictions. It's a popular place for fishing so watch out for live bait and lines. The beach slopes down quickly so dogs and kids need close supervision.
A pretty dog-friendly cafe and deli sheltering under the ruins of a historic castle. Easy to spot from the A75 and a very pleasant place to stop for a coffee and driving break