NATIONAL WALKING MONTH
10 favourite dog walks
WITH @PAWS.EXPLORE.NORTH
NATIONAL WALKING MONTH
10 favourite dog walks
WITH @PAWS.EXPLORE.NORTH
Hi! I’m Emma, and I spend as much of my free time as I possibly can exploring everything the
British countryside has to offer, with my two dogs Merry and Coal. Who needs to go abroad when
there’s so much to see and do right here on our doorsteps? We’ve been Ruff and Tumble
ambassadors for a year now, and our drying robes are a must for all of our adventures - as you
can guarantee that wherever we go, we’ll be coming home with at least one soggy dog! Today
I’m sharing 10 of my favourite walks around the UK, and hopefully you’ll find some inspiration for
getting out and about with your pup this summer.
Keld to Muker, Yorkshire Dales
Swaledale is my favourite of the Yorkshire Dales - it’s got a slightly wilder and remoter edge than its neighbours. Walk along the gorge from the tiny village of Keld to Muker to see some of the best preserved hay meadows in the Dales. Dogs will love the opportunity to splash in the river too.
Pillar, Lake District
The most challenging walk on this list, the ascent of Pillar is worth saving for a clear day when you’ll get to experience the panoramic views from the top. It’s a heart pumping, leg burning climb to the summit, but trust me when I say it’s definitely worth it.
Edlingham Castle, Northumberland
This dramatic ruin gives the Leaning Tower of Pisa a run for its money. Owned by English Heritage and free to visit, this is a great option for a family outing or you can combine it with a walk along one of the nearby footpaths. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Noses Point, County Durham
My top spot for watching the sunrise on a winter morning. The beaches around Noses Point are one of the best places in the country to find sea glass - we never leave with empty pockets. Walk through the woody Hawthorn Dene to Hawthorn Hive for the quietest beach.
Tintagel, Cornwall
The Cornish coast is shrouded in myths of Camelot, with Tintagel the supposed birthplace of King Arthur. You can pay to visit the ruins of the castle, or walk along the coast via Boscastle to get a taste of the South West Coast Path. A Cornish pasty while you’re there is a must.
If you enjoy exploring the countryside with your dogs you'll need some Ruff and Tumble drying gear at the end of the walk, just like Emma. On a long journey home with a wet dog, the Drying Coat will not only warm and dry your muddy dog, but hold in smells, mess and sand too. The Drying Mitts help to clean dogs' paws, legs and heads, and being so neat and compact, are easy to carry with you should you wish to pop into a dog friendly pub along the way. With livestock around you'll be wanting a Lead when out and about, but not one that takes up too much room. The Ruff and Tumble dog Lead pops into a pocket really easily and is soft on the hand which matters on long walks.
Cilgerran Gorge, Pembrokeshire
Most people make a beeline for the Pembrokeshire Coast, which means you’ll probably have this wonderful walk all to yourself. Start from the Teifi Marshes nature reserve and follow the gorge trail all the way to the castle at Cilgerran, which is free to visit as well as being dog friendly.
The Falls of Bruar, Perthshire
Tucked away behind the House of Bruar just off the A9, these magical waterfalls require minimal effort for amazing views. This is a gentle and easy walk perfect for beginners, and gives a tantalising flavour of Highland Perthshire. Dog’s leads are best kept on due to steep drops.
The Glenlivet Estate, Cairngorms
The Glenlivet Estate sprawls over 23,000 hectares of the beautiful Cairngorms National Park, and offers a number of way marked walking trails which vary in length and difficulty. We loved the quiet trail leading up the small summit of Carn Daimh, which has some fantastic views of neighbouring Ben Rinnes.
Oldshoremore Beach, Sutherland
Scotland has so many stunning beaches, but my favourite is the sandy beach at Oldshoremore in Sutherland. This is a popular stop on the NC500 these days, so arrive early to have the beach to yourself, or climb up above the beach for views across the sea to the nearby mountains.
The Shieldaig Peninsula, Wester Ross
Wester Ross has some of Scotland’s most dramatic mountain scenery. For a less strenuous walk, you can wander around the peninsula at Shieldaig. This relatively short walk will treat you to ever changing, breathtaking views and a great chance to spot local wildlife including sea eagles, golden eagles and otters.
If you enjoy exploring the countryside with your dogs you'll need some Ruff and Tumble drying gear at the end of the walk, just like Emma. On a long journey home with a wet dog, the Drying Coat will not only warm and dry your muddy dog, but hold in smells, mess and sand too. The Drying Mitts help to clean dogs' paws, legs and heads, and being so neat and compact, are easy to carry with you should you wish to pop into a dog friendly pub along the way. With livestock around you'll be wanting a Lead when out and about, but not one that takes up too much room. The Ruff and Tumble dog Lead pops into a pocket really easily and is soft on the hand which matters on long walks.