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
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 →LHB&Bs
Lingmell House B&B
Western Lakes · Wasdale Head
Dogs welcome · Bed and breakfast →FHB&Bs
Fox and Hounds Inn, Ennerdale
Western Lakes · Ennerdale Bridge
Dogs welcome inside · Bed and breakfast →GCCafés & tearooms
The Gather Café
Western Lakes · Ennerdale Bridge
Dog-friendly café · Community-run →RBHThings to do
Ravenglass Roman Bath House
Western Lakes · Ravenglass
Dogs welcome · Roman remains →SFTCafés & tearooms
Syke Farm Tearoom
Western Lakes · Buttermere
Dogs welcome inside · Village café →SFCCamping & touring
Syke Farm Campsite
Western Lakes · Buttermere
Dogs accepted · No dog charge →♥ 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