Walking & Hiking Questions & Answers about Dogs and the Countryside

Throwing Balls for Dogs
Hi, I am lucky enough to have a ten plus acre field at the back of my house.The owner has no problem with dog walkers using the field to exercise our . . . [more]
Ben Nevis with my Border Collie
In May my wife and I are holidaying in Scotland. We aim to climb Ben Nevis as we've already done Snowdon and Scafell Pike. Our border collie (aged . . . [more]
Are there any Wainwright Walks I shouldn't take my dog on?
Hi, not done any serious hill walking before and decided I am going to take up the challenge of doing all the Wainwrights. I have a two and a half . . . [more]
How to deal with dogs who go for you?
Do you have any advice on how to deal with dogs who go for you. I almost never go walking any more since dogs have come after me a few times and I . . . [more]
Wainwrights for older Dogs
Hi, hope you can help here. My dog is nearly 11. She loves walking but is obviously not getting any younger. We are coming to the lakes in September . . . [more]
Hostels With Camping/dog Facilities Along Hadrian's Wall!
Hi all A group of us are planning to walk Hadrian's Wall soon. I'll have my dog with me and am happy to camp if necessary, but the . . . [more]
Does My Dog Need Boots For Walking Up Snowdon?
Hello, We are taking our dog up Snowdon for the first time this year and are wondering whether he a/ needs boots and b/ does he need . . . [more]
Walking The Langdale Pikes with Dogs
Would you recommend walking the Langdale Pikes from the Old Dungeon Ghyll with dogs. Having looked at some excellent photos on your site, it would . . . [more]
Walking The Grisedale Horseshoe with a dog
Could anyone please advise me. I am hoping to take my partner walking in the Lakes. I am hoping to do the Grisdale [Grisedale] Horseshoe from . . . [more]
Would a small but fit Dog be able to Walk The Yorkshire 3 Peaks?
I have a Jack Russell and I want to take her with me when i walk the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. Is this feasible? Or should I leave her at home? She is . . . [more]
Dog Walking Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike
Hi, we are hoping to climb Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike this summer and would like to take our 10 month old beagle, we have been told we need . . . [more]
Dogs on Ben Lomond
Good afternoon everyone. Had a fairly decent search through and could not come up with an yes or no as to wither I can take my 'wee dug' . . . [more]
Am I allowed to walk my dog on field edges
Hi there. I have just been out walking my dog, initially following the footpath sign, but decided to deviate as I thought the main path that . . . [more]
Are Dogs Permitted on The Tinto Hills?
Is it permitted to take a dog a walk up the Tinto . . . [more]
Dogs on Scaffel Pike [Scafell Pike]
Hi all, My partner and I are thinking of tackling Scaffel Pike [Scafell Pike] with some friends on the May bank holiday and are unsure on . . . [more]
Are dogs permitted on the Ben Nevis tourist path?
Hi, I am planning an attack on Ben Nevis next July on my 60th birthday. My question is: Would the footpath to the top be alright for my two dogs . . . [more]
Camping with a dog near Snowdon, North Wales
Hi there, Just found this site and its fab, but the question is can I camp near Snowdon with my dog? The reason I ask is I have been up to . . . [more]
Are dogs still barred from certain parts of the West Highland Way?
Are dogs still barred from certain parts of the West Highland . . . [more]
Dogs on Scafell Pike?
Hi Guys, Great site. I am planning an attempt on Scafell Pike later this month with my dog Max in tow {leading the way}. We have . . . [more]
Scottish hill walks for dog walks without sheep
I am a keen hill walker and would like to take my 2 year old Golden Retriever with me. I would not take her where there may be . . . [more]
Walks for dog lovers?
Would it be possible to add a rider to your excellent walks regarding dogs on walks? I walk with three dogs and when choosing a walk I need . . . [more]
Walking dogs in Farm Fields
Can I walk over a farmer's field with my dogs which are kept on a lead, there are none of the farmer stock in the feild. And I also only walk . . . [more]
Ridge Walks and Dogs
I was wondering if you could help me. I have just got into walking and subscribed to this excellent website and was wondering if the . . . [more]
Collapsible Water Dishes for Dogs
Have anyone any idea where I can purchase a Collapsible Water Dish for my dog? I have read about them but not been able to find them. My . . . [more]