Dog-Friendly Activities in Detchant, UK

Here are the dog-friendly activities closest to Detchant. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

Lake District National Park

Kendal, UK

Lake District National Park Lake District National Park is pet-friendly. Discover the North West’s natural beauty during an expedition around the Lake District in Cumbria. England’s largest national park is home to 16 lakes, some of which can be seen from pet-friendly loop trails like Catbells Lakeland Walk and The Old Man of Coniston Circular. Get out on the country’s largest lake with Windermere Lake Cruises or discover Coniston Water with the National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola. See Details

The Potter Trail

Edinburgh, UK

The Potter Trail The Potter Trail is pet-friendly. Calling all Dobbies and Hedwigs to enjoy the original, award-winning magical tour of Edinburgh. You’ll discover the mystical locations that inspired characters and scenes in the series and have the chance to visit where JK Rowling wrote the books. The tour is free, this is no trick, but you will be asked to leave a donation at the end if you think the spellbinding tales were worth it. Tours last 1.5 hrs from start to finish. There are also private tours available. See Details

Montgomery Street Park

Edinburgh, UK

Montgomery Street Park Montgomery Street Park is a pet-friendly park in Edinburgh, UK. This smaller community park has a basketball court, as well as a grassy field for walking leashed dogs. Get involved within the community during one of its many litter pick-up days. See Details

Dundee Museum of Transport

Dundee, UK

Dundee Museum of Transport Dundee Museum of Transport is pet-friendly. The museum located in the center of Dundee and has a varied collection to explore with your pooch. You can learn about Dundee’s tram network, railway and marine history here. Dogs are welcome inside to check out a replica of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and have a look at Dundee’s first flying machine. Dundee Museum of Transport is open Wednesday through Monday from 10:30am to 3:30pm. See Details

Inverleith Park

Edinburgh, UK

Inverleith Park Inverleith Park is pet-friendly. This 54-acre park in the heart of Edinburgh is popular among dog walkers. The park once formed part of the Inverleith Estate, which had been owned by the Rocheid family since 1665. The park features grassy fields, walking trails, a children's playground, tennis courts, and a small boating pond. The Edinburgh skyline can be viewed from the park. Leashed pups are invited to join their owners on the pretty trails that wind around the park. The park is always open. See Details

Greyfriars Bobby

Edinburgh, UK

Greyfriars Bobby Greyfriars Bobby is a monument in Edinburgh. This monument stands in recognition of Bobby, a Skye Terrier who kept a night watchman company in the capital city of Scotland. When his owner died, Bobby remained at his grave through rain and shine. This endeared him to the locals and the statue was built to commemorate his loyal act and our connection with the canine kind. See Details

Flamingoland

Malton, UK

Flamingoland Flamingoland is pet-friendly. This amusement park in North Yorkshire pays homage to flamingoes everywhere. Leashed pups can join you in the park, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. Dogs are welcome to join you for outdoor performances of Pirates of Zanzibar. Flamingoland is open every day of the week from 10am to 5pm. See Details

Hermitage Castle

Hawick, UK

Hermitage Castle Hermitage Castle is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome in the castle and around the wider site. The medieval castle has an interesting history that begins in 1240. The castle became obsolete after the Union of the Crowns in 1603, and by the turn of the eighteenth century it was a ruin. You and your pooch can gain access to the site from April to the end of October. The castle is open every day from 9.30am to 5.30pm. See Details

Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway

Ulverston, UK

Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is a pet-friendly steam train journey in the Lake District of Ulverston, UK. Established in 1973, this fun ride takes well-behaved dogs and their owners through the Leven Valley to Lakeside Station, where you can find a connection to Windermere Lake Cruises. Please note pups are not permitted on seats. See Details

Fairfield Horseshoe Trail

Ambleside, UK

Fairfield Horseshoe Trail Fairfield Horseshoe Trail is pet-friendly. Start the trail at Rydal Road car park in Ambleside, just off of Rydal Road. This moderate, 11 mile trail is popular among hill runners, starting off with a steep incline and then a flatter stretch on the top. See Details

Cameo Picturehouse

Edinburgh, UK

Cameo Picturehouse Cameo Picturehouse offers pet-friendly screenings each month in Edinburgh, UK. Bring Fido along to watch hand-picked films, including new release movies, independent features, and familiar classics. Theatregoers with dogs will be issued a fleece blanket to cover the seat or a rug if your pup prefers to lay on the floor. Bowls of water will also be available around the screen. Lighting levels will be a little higher than usual and movie volume will be quieter to accommodate your dog's sensitive ears. Before booking a ticket, be sure to confirm it's a designated dog-friendly showing. See Details

Hamilton and Inches Jewelers

Edinburgh, UK

Hamilton and Inches Jewelers Hamilton and Inches Jewelers is pet-friendly. This luxury jewellery house allows dogs inside their iconic showroom in the heart of Edinburgh. Once a private residence, Hamilton & Inches’ showroom was developed into a retail space by renowned architect David Bryce in 1835. The jewellers has held a Royal Warrant as silversmiths to Her Majesty the Queen for more than 120 years. Hamilton and Inches is open Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. See Details

Braidburn Valley Park

Edinburgh, UK

Braidburn Valley Park Braidburn Valley Park is pet-friendly. This community park is open to the public and is a great destination for informal sports, dog walking, and relaxing. Dog owners are asked to cleanup after their pets and to keep their pups under control. The park has been named a designated Local Biodiversity Site and contains lots of lovely trails to enjoy with your pooch. Braidburn Valley Park is open at all hours, every day of the week. See Details

Hailes Quarry Park

Edinburgh, UK

Hailes Quarry Park Hailes Quarry Park is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. The paved trails are popular among dog walkers. Check out the outdoor gym in the park, too. The park is always open. See Details

Griffen Fitness

Edinburgh, UK

Griffen Fitness Griffen Fitness is pet-friendly. This personal training hub is a great place to get fit with your pooch. The studio welcomes dogs into PT sessions and also offers workplace workouts, nutrition guides and a healthy living yearbook with seasonal recipes. The owner, Tracey, has her own fitness dog named Coco. Griffen Fitness is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 8:30pm. See Details

Beamish, the Living Museum of the North

Stanley, England, UK

Beamish, the Living Museum of the North Beamish, the Living Museum of the North is a pet-friendly attraction in Stanley, UK. Learn about life for coal miners over the past 200 years in the North of England at Beamish. This dog-friendly open-air museum features a 1900s pit village, a 1950s town, a historic tram and more. Leashed dogs are always welcome around the open-air museum’s large grounds and are also permitted on the lower deck of transport and in designated buildings during slower times of the year. Dog biscuits are also available for purchase! See Details

Windermere Lake Cruises

Windermere, UK

Windermere Lake Cruises Windermere Lake Cruises is a pet-friendly tour company in Windermere, UK. The Lake District's most popular tourist attraction takes visitors on a tour of England's largest body of water. They offer cruises from 45 minutes to 3 hours - or you can spend all day on and around the lake with the Freedom of the Lake ticket. Dogs travel for free on board. See Details

National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola

Coniston, UK

National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola is a pet-friendly tour company based in Coniston, UK. Explore Coniston Water in a refurbished steam yacht gondola with your furry best friend for company. Visitors can choose from the Full Lake cruise, the North Lake cruise or the Heart of the Lake cruise. Leashed dogs are always welcome. See Details

Angel of the North

Gateshead, UK

Angel of the North The Angel of the North is a pet-friendly sculpture in Gateshead, UK. Antony Gormley's winning design is one of the most visited art attractions in the world. This incredible steel sculpture pays homage to the region’s coal mining past. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at the sculpture for a photoshoot and a walk on the surrounding pathways. See Details

Tanfield Railway

Gateshead, UK

Tanfield Railway Tanfield Railway is a pet-friendly steam train journey in Gateshead, UK. Visitors to the Angel of the North can join Tanfield Railway nearby for an excursion on a train track that was once used as a horse-drawn colliery wooden wagonway. Pets are welcome but must be leashed at all times and are not permitted on seats. See Details

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