Summer might be coming to and end but that doesn't mean the days out have to. Here are our favourite dog friendly spots to enjoy this September!
Bourton-on-the-water, Cotswolds
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Just east of Cheltenham you’ll find Bourton-on-the-water, a village that dates back as far as the bronze age and is often regarded as the most picturesque place to live in the UK. On the banks of the river Windrush, you’ll find pubs and tea rooms in an abundance, along with Birdland Park and Gardens and the Cotswold Motoring Museum, both of which are dog friendly.
Visit bourtoninfo.com/
Hareshaw Linn, Bellingham
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A must-see gem of Northumbria national park, if you have a couple of hours spare in the north east, then look no further. A moderate three-mile walk, your journey concludes with a nine-metre waterfall, making the journey with your canine companion more than worthwhile. Your pursuit from Bellingham is known for its damp and rainforest-like environment which includes the navigation of smaller falls, diverse woodland, and a few bridges. The perfect afternoon activity for dog lovers!
Visit northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/walk/hareshaw-linn-walk/
North Downs Way, Surrey
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The North Downs way is the pièce de résistance of Surrey, a 153-mile trail offering the best views of south east England. While the entire trail would be quite the effort for you and your dog, selecting a small portion can take you from Farnham to Dover with some hidden gems along the way, including the memorial to the Reigate Hill bomber crash.
Visit nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/north-downs-way/
Belvoir Castle, Grantham
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Six miles west of Grantham, you’ll find Belvoir Castle, a site originally built during the Norman conquest, and restructured three times since. The structure is built on a 16,000-acre estate which includes gardens, woodlands, and other features. Dogs are welcome to enjoy the estate along with their owners. However, they are required to stay on a lead due the broad range of wildlife and livestock which call the grounds home.
Visit belvoircastle.com/
Fistral Beach, Newquay
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Dog-friendly beaches in popular tourist destinations are hard to come by in the summer. However, lovers of both dogs, and the south west, need to look no further than Fistral beach for their holiday British holiday needs. Just west of Newquay, you’ll find this 750-metre surfing hotspot is dog friendly all year round. The waves have previously hosted major surfing competitions, and festivals such as Boardmasters. Meanwhile in the local town, you’ll find a broad range of shops, restaurants, and cafés, many of which welcome canine companions.
Visit fistralbeach.co.uk/