If you’re looking to experience the thrill of a local attraction, the Lake District won’t disappoint. Ranging from boat tours of the lakes to mountain walks, there’s a huge amount to explore with your four legged friend. With so many dog friendly attractions in the Lake District you’ll never be bored. Explore some of the options available by browsing our list below.
A professional outdoor activity provider providing a premium service to a wide variety of clients in the Lake District.
Email: LakelandMountainGuides@live.co.uk
Website: www.lakelandmountainguides.co.uk
Explore the beauty of England's largest lake in the heart of the Lake District. Join us on the water for the most scenic views of the Lakeland fells.
Email: info@windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
Website: www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
Explore a fascinating collection of over 30,000 exhibits that trace the development of road transport throughout the twentieth century - cycles, motorbikes, motor cars and automobilia.
Email: info@lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk
Website: www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk
Jump aboard our train at Haverthwaite Station. Enjoy views from your carriage up to Lakeside; the southern tip of Lake Windermere. Combined tickets with Lakeland Motor Museum and Windermere Lake Cruises are available.
Email: info@lakesiderailway.co.uk
Website: www.lakesiderailway.co.uk
Situated on the shore of Derwent Water the Marina offers a range of activities from boat hire of SUP boards, Canoes, Kayaks, Pedalos and rowing boats, to Instructor led sessions including ,sailing, kayaking, canoeing, group canoes, raft building and ghyll scrambling.
Email: info@derwentwatermarina.co.uk
Website: www.derwentwatermarina.co.uk
Claife Viewing Station and the west shore of Windermere is a great place for you and your four legged friend to explore. The lakeshore path between Wray and Claife Viewing station is a safe, car-free walk that’s bound to set your dog’s tail wagging.
Email: claife@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hop aboard the La’al Ratty (which means ‘little railway’ in old Cumbrian dialect) for an unforgettable family day out! The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is one of England's oldest and longest narrow gauge railways and runs for seven miles with a journey time of 40 minutes each way. You can start your journey at either end of the line.
Email: steam@ravenglass-railway.co.uk
Website: www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is an award-winning, environmentally accredited Lake District attraction. Cruises connect to some of the most famous and iconic walking routes in the National Park, with views of Wordsworth's Daffodils on the west shore in spring. The fleet of heritage vessels sails a serpentine course for eight miles, connecting all four shores of the lake – Glenridding, Pooley Bridge, Howtown and Aira Force.
Email: enquiries@ullswater-steamers.co.uk
Website: www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk
Located at the head of Honister Pass in the centre of the Lake District, producing the most thrilling, interesting and memorable Lake District Adventures on offer, whatever the weather.
Email: info@honister.com
Website: www.honister.com
Discover every day staples and foodie finds in the 17th century barn farm shop, explore craft and gift galleries, watch cows being milked whilst sampling treats from the tearoom menu, or walk the farm trail through beautiful countryside. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas, including the outdoor cafe area, which is open during peak times (holidays and weekends).
Email: info@lowsizerghbarn.co.uk
Website: www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk
Path to Adventure offers quality Lake District adventures with friendly professional guides. Canoeing, ghyll scrambling, bushcraft, guided walks, rock climbing and abseiling. Dogs welcome by arrangement.
Email: info@pathtoadventure.co.uk
Website: www.pathtoadventure.co.uk
BIG-dog friendly hiking guidebooks - enjoy superb Lakeland walks without lifting your bestie over stiles! Available from Amazon, Bookends of Keswick, Sam Read Booksellers of Grasmere, Catstycam Outdoor Shop of Glenridding and more - see website for full list of stockists. Navigation training also available with our Local, fully qualified summer mountain leader.
Email: mistysminiguides@icloud.com
Website: www.mistysguidedwalks.co.uk
Hutton-in-the-Forest is a historic house in Cumbria with spectacular gardens and architecture. It is open to visit through the spring and summer. Dogs are also welcome in the tearoom.
Email: info@hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk
Website: www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk
Take a trip on the Historic Steam Yacht Gondola on Coniston Water. Take the North Lake Cruise, Heart of Coniston Cruise or the longer full lake cruise. Sit back and enjoy the peace of the water and Coniston fell views with supporting commentary from the knowledgeable crew. Dogs travel free.
Email: sygondola@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Explore Florence Arts Centre unique venue on the site of an old iron ore mine where they offer a local makers' shop, exhibitions, tours, workshops, pottery, cinema and events. Enjoy a cuppa from the coffee shop in the cosy cafe or outdoors in the volunteer run wildlife garden. A short walk from Egremont town centre where dogs get a special welcome from pet-loving staff.
Email: florence@florenceartscentre.com
Website: www.florenceartscentre.com
Keswick Launch Company offers cruises on Derwentwater in the Lake District, aswell as rowing boats and motor boats for hire.
Email: info@keswick-launch.co.uk
Website: www.keswick-launch.co.uk
Coniston Launch offers a variety of ways that you can enjoy a beautiful boat cruise on Coniston Water in the Lake District.
Email: info@conferry.co.uk
Website: www.conistonlaunch.co.uk
Brockhole loves our four-legged friends! Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the gardens and grounds, the shop, the exhibition area and the cafe terrace and orangery.
Email: info@brockhole.co.uk
Website: www.brockhole.co.uk
Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum is a unique attraction in the Lake District which gives visitors an insight into Lakeland's industrial past.
Email: threlkeldquarrymuseum@btconnect.com
www.threlkeldquarryandminingmuseum.co.uk
Lakes Escapes Ltd is the first LIVE escape room in West Cumbria. We welcome groups of between 2 to 6 people whose aim it is to complete the game objective with 60 minutes.
Email: info@lakesescapes.co.uk
Website: www.lakesescapes.co.uk
Make yourself at home at Allan Bank, where Grasmere's valley unfolds from the picture windows and woodland grounds. Dogs must be kept on leads in the house and grounds.
Email: allanbank@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/allan-bank-and-grasmere
