Choose a valley walk suited to the forecast and your dog.
● Remote valleys and quieter adventures
Dog friendly
Western Lakes.
Explore Wasdale, Eskdale, Ennerdale and Ravenglass with extra attention to weather, road conditions, livestock and limited facilities.
A useful starting point
Places around Western Lakes
HTDog trainers
Happy Tails Dog Training & Pet First Aid
Western Lakes · Workington, Maryport and Wigton
Reward-based · Accessible venues →A&BDog trainers
A&B Animal Care Dog Training
Western Lakes · Fletchertown and surrounding Cumbria
IMDT-qualified · Force-free →CCSDog trainers
Cumbria Canine Services
Western Lakes · West Cumbria
Positive training · Scentwork →WLDog trainers
West Lakeland Dog Training Club
Western Lakes · Egremont and Seascale
Training club · Puppy and beginner classes →TCDTDog trainers
The Cumbrian Dog Trainer puppy classes
Western Lakes · Whitehaven
Puppy classes · Veterinary-practice venue →CMWalks
Cogra Moss
Western Lakes · Felldyke, near Lamplugh
Dogs welcome · Woodland walk →CHFCafés & tearooms
Croft House Farm Café
Western Lakes · Buttermere
Dog-friendly café · Takeaway window →ECSelf-catering
Eelbeck Cottage
Western Lakes · Boot, Eskdale
Two dogs welcome · Self-catering →BHIPubs & bars
Brook House Inn
Western Lakes · Boot, Eskdale
Dogs welcome in the bar · Snug seating →♥ Keep the plan relaxed
A simple Western Lakes day
Adapt this starting point for the weather, your dog's energy and current access rules.
Use a planned stop because facilities can be far apart.
Ride the railway or enjoy a shorter lakeshore route.
Stretch the legs
Walks to consider
Wastwater lakeshore
Flexible valley and lakeshore routes
The National Trust asks for dogs to stay on short leads around livestock.Current information ↗Keep exploring