Exploring Langdale 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 plenty of places to swim, Langdale 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 Langdale offers some spectacular walks that both owners and dogs will enjoy. These walks all include a lake or tarn for your dog to have a swim, a drink and to cool off on warm days. 

  • Hunting Stile and Low Wood, Elterwater 

A great walk combining woodland paths with tarns and stunning views of the Langdale Valley with easy navigation.  The circular walk starts from the Langdale Estate and explores Elterwater and it’s three tarns. There’s plenty of woodland and greenery for dogs to run around and water to have a swim. 

  • Stickle Tarn 

Starting at the dog friendly Sticklebarn pub, a steep path follows Stickle Ghyll up the side of the valley, with stunning views of waterfalls and rock pools, until you reach Stickle Tarn. This walk is best for dogs that are used to walking on rocky terrain. Your dog can be rewarded with a swim and a treat once you reach the tarn. 

  • Mickleden Valley 

The remote trail to the head of Mickleden is ideal for less sociable dogs that like a lot of space to themselves. The valley is the closest you’ll get to wilderness around Langdale and has lots of green space for your dog to have a run around. The walk is easy, flat terrain making it ideal for dogs who aren’t good climbers. 

  • Dog friendly accommodation in Langdale

No one likes leaving there dog at home when they go away, so finding dog friendly accommodation is always a relief. Luckily, there’s a few options in Langdale… 

  • Pollys Cottage 

For family holidays with the pooches, Pollys Cottage in Elterwater is a quaint little self-catering cottage, which offers three bedrooms with space for two dogs. 

  • Townfoot Cottage

A cosy cottage located in Elterwater, Townfoot Cottage is a two bedroom cottage which welcomes families with two dogs. The cottage has a log burner in the living room making an ideal spot for a cosy dog bed! 

  • The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel 

As well as being a dog friendly pub, The Old Dungeon Ghyll offers pet friendly hotel rooms at an extra charge of £5 per dog, per night, allowing them access to all parts of the hotel, including the dining room.

  • Dog friendly pubs in Langdale

After a long walk, a well-deserved pint and a bowl of water is always a must. Here in Langdale, almost all the pubs are welcoming of muddy boots and paw prints… 

  • The Britannia Inn 

Nestled in the Langdale Valley, the Britannia Inn is a traditional, rustic pub open to both hikers and their dogs. Dogs are welcome inside and out, with the pub offering a spacious outside seating area for larger hounds. 

  • Wainwrights’ Inn 

A cosy, traditional pub located in Chapel Stile, the Wainwrights’ Inn welcomes dogs inside and out, with an outdoor seating area. Water bowls are dotted around outside the pub. 

  • Sticklebarn 

The National Trust owned Sticklebarn pub is a popular place for hikers and their dogs. The pub is extra welcoming to their four legged friends offering dog towels, water bowls and dog treats.