Exploring Arnside with dogs

We all love a holiday with our four legged friends, and the Lake District is an ideal place for a getaway with your dogs. Walkies galore, dog-friendly pubs and woodland adventures, Arnside is an ideal spot for a dog walkers holiday…

Please note when adventuring with your dog to be aware of livestock and keep your dogs on leads when passing.

  • Dog friendly walks

Dogs love walking as much as we do and Arnside offers some spectacular walks that both owners and dogs will enjoy. From ancient woodland adventures and hill hikes, Arnside offers a mixture of walks from lowland, easy hikes for old or little dogs and more strenuous, uphill walks for young, energetic puppies.

  • Arnside Knott

Arnside Knott is a great walk for energetic pups to let off some steam! The hill is around 159 metres high and offers beautiful views of Morecambe Bay, Silverdale and the southern Lake District. There are a variety of routes to reach the summit trigpoint, many of which explore woodland and open green-land where your dogs can explore off lead (if there are no nearby grazing animals).

  • Ashmeadow Woodlands

This two hectares of woodland is typical of the semi-natural woodland found around the Morecambe Bay limestone area and offers endless opportunities for your dog to explore and chase sticks!  A walk through the woodland provides the opportunity to spot some amazing wildlife too, including Greater Spotted Woodpeckers, Nuthatchs and Tawny Owls. The woodland is a haven for butterflies during spring and summer; if your dog has a chilled out nature and is often still, one may land on their nose if you’re lucky! 

  • Silverdale Beach

All dogs love a beach walk, and Silverdale beach offers a huge expanse of sandy shores for your four-legged friends to explore! The beach is dog-friendly and is a great place for a family day out watching your dog enjoy a paddle in the sea and roll in the sand! Silverdale is a remote beach however there a few cafes dotted around to treat your dog to an ice cream.

  • Dog friendly accommodation

No one likes leaving their dog at home when they go away, so finding dog friendly accommodation is always a relief. Luckily, there are a few options in and around Arnside ranging from dog-friendly hotel rooms to self-catering cottages and lodges.

  • The Albion Hotel

Sitting on the banks of the Kent estuary, The Albion Hotel is an old, dog-friendly pub dating back over 200 years. The pub offers to provide a dog bed, bowl and other goodies to make your pooch feel right at home. Small dogs weighing 15kg or less can stay the night with a small surcharge to cover cleaning costs.

  • Underhill Cottage

This delightful cottage is nestled in the lovely coastal village of Arnside and is just a stone’s throw from the beach and the train station. This picture perfect cottage is the best spot to enjoy all that Arnside has to offer, with fabulous views of the sea, and nearby to all the village shops, pubs and restaurants. This is a great option for larger families, with the cottage sleeping up to 5 people and 1 dog. The cottage is near to woodland and coastal walks for dogs aswell as having an enclosed garden they can explore freely.

  • Dog friendly pubs

After a long walk, a well-deserved pint and a doggy treat is always a must. Here in Arnside, there are only two small pubs, but luckily both of them welcome muddy boots and paw prints… 

  • Ye Olde Fighting Cocks

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, as the name suggests, is an old, historic hotel and pub overlooking the estuary in Arnside. The character filled pub is a friendly, dog welcoming place where you can enjoy a quality pint of real ale whilst your pooch drinks from their very own water bowl beside the warming fire!

  • The Albion

Sitting on the banks of the Kent estuary, The Albion Hotel is an old, dog-friendly pub dating back over 200 years. You can enjoy a pint and bite to eat beside your dog in most areas of the pub or on the outdoor terrace. Ask behind the bar for a water bowl and treats!