The coast around Dumfries & Galloway has some great dog friendly beaches. The Plus 2 Dogs labradors highly recommend Brighouse Bay near Kirkcudbright which they gave a trial run in March.
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| The Plus 2 Dogs Labradors inspect another dog friendly beach |
Our labs enjoying the bluebells
Thursday 31 March 2011
Dog Friendly Beach
Brighouse Bay, Dumfries & Galloway
The coast around Dumfries & Galloway has some great dog friendly beaches. The Plus 2 Dogs labradors highly recommend Brighouse Bay near Kirkcudbright which they gave a trial run in March.
The coast around Dumfries & Galloway has some great dog friendly beaches. The Plus 2 Dogs labradors highly recommend Brighouse Bay near Kirkcudbright which they gave a trial run in March.
Tuesday 29 March 2011
Dog friendly Motorway Services
Westmorland Dog Walk
If you're travelling north or south around the Cumbria / Scotland border then a good place to take a dog friendly half hour break from driving is the privately owned Westmorland Services on the M6 close to junction 38.
The north and southbound Tebay Services at Westmorland have a dedicated dog walk area away from the traffic and car parks and they enjoy spectacular views over the surrounding fells and countryside - a great place for the whole family to get some fresh air and exercise!
If you're travelling north or south around the Cumbria / Scotland border then a good place to take a dog friendly half hour break from driving is the privately owned Westmorland Services on the M6 close to junction 38.
The north and southbound Tebay Services at Westmorland have a dedicated dog walk area away from the traffic and car parks and they enjoy spectacular views over the surrounding fells and countryside - a great place for the whole family to get some fresh air and exercise!
Friday 18 March 2011
Daffodil Walks With Dogs
I wandered lonely as… Daffodil Walks With Dogs
Spring flowers really cheer up the countryside (and us!) so when it’s a sunny day it’s great to get outside and enjoy those pretty wafting daffodils in all their wonderful yellowy-ness!
The following are great dog friendly walks where you can delight in the daffodils:
Wales
Gwent, Wentwood Forest
South
Devon – Dunsford Wood
Sussex – West Deans Wood
North
North Yorkshire – Farndale
Cumbria – Grasmere
Midlands
Golden Triangle / Daffodil Way - in Gloucestershire & Herefordshire around the village of Newent and Dymock.
Dog Friendly Refreshments
Dog Friendly Places To Eat & Drink
With definate signs of spring in the air and Easter not far off our thoughts naturally turn to ideas for days out in the UK.
If you want to head off for a day or a few hours to explore a country park, beach, national park or woodland and want to combine it with a well earned lunch, afternoon tea or a visit to a pub and you're not sure where to find out about dog friendly pubs, cafes and other eateries then visit the Doggie Pubs website which is packed with loads of dog friendly places where you can enjoy a drink, snack or meal while your canine companion sips a bowl of water or takes a snooze at your feet. Bliss!
With definate signs of spring in the air and Easter not far off our thoughts naturally turn to ideas for days out in the UK.
If you want to head off for a day or a few hours to explore a country park, beach, national park or woodland and want to combine it with a well earned lunch, afternoon tea or a visit to a pub and you're not sure where to find out about dog friendly pubs, cafes and other eateries then visit the Doggie Pubs website which is packed with loads of dog friendly places where you can enjoy a drink, snack or meal while your canine companion sips a bowl of water or takes a snooze at your feet. Bliss!
Friday 11 March 2011
Wallington Woofs - A Day Out For Dogs
National Trust Dog Day @ Wallington, Northumberland
The National Trust property Wallington, near Cambo in Northumberland, is hosting the Wallington Woofs event this weekend. On Sunday March 13th between 11am and 4pm, Wallington will be, in its own words, running its 'own version of Crufts'. A great opportunity for the whole family to have a day out and get your canine companion (and human companions too!) off that sofa and outdoors.
At Wallington Woofs there will be:
* a dog show
* guided dog walk through the woods
* plenty of games and activities for dogs - and their owners!
To find out more call Wallington Estate Office on 01670 773600 or email: wallington@nationaltrust.org.uk
The National Trust property Wallington, near Cambo in Northumberland, is hosting the Wallington Woofs event this weekend. On Sunday March 13th between 11am and 4pm, Wallington will be, in its own words, running its 'own version of Crufts'. A great opportunity for the whole family to have a day out and get your canine companion (and human companions too!) off that sofa and outdoors.
At Wallington Woofs there will be:
* a dog show
* guided dog walk through the woods
* plenty of games and activities for dogs - and their owners!
To find out more call Wallington Estate Office on 01670 773600 or email: wallington@nationaltrust.org.uk
Friday 4 March 2011
Paws In The Forest
Forests Are Great Place For Walkies
The Forestry Commission looks after forest all over the UK providing an excellent resource where people can explore and enjoy these great outside spaces with family, friends, children and, of course, dogs.
Most Forestry Commision sites welcome dogs (and their owners!) and in the majority of cases the dogs can enjoy a great off-lead walk, exploring and sniffing their way around various forest trails.
Plus 2 Dogs has received canine approval from our labradors Tobi & Meg for the following forests:
* Grizedale & Whinlatter in the Lake District
* Ravensheugh, Simonside Hills, near Rothbury, Northumberland
* Castle Hill, Thrunton Wood, near Rothbury, Northumberland
* Bignalls Wood, near Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire/ Derbyshire borders
Other top Forestry Commision picks include:
* Westonbirt Aboretum - very dog friendly
* Haldon Forest Park, Devon - ditto
* Coatham Woods Dog Activity Trail - extremely dog friendly with their very own activity trail
The Forestry Commision also organise various dog friendly events around the country, for more details, their top dog walks and great spots where hot dogs can cool off in the summer visit their website
The Forestry Commission looks after forest all over the UK providing an excellent resource where people can explore and enjoy these great outside spaces with family, friends, children and, of course, dogs.
Most Forestry Commision sites welcome dogs (and their owners!) and in the majority of cases the dogs can enjoy a great off-lead walk, exploring and sniffing their way around various forest trails.
Plus 2 Dogs has received canine approval from our labradors Tobi & Meg for the following forests:
* Grizedale & Whinlatter in the Lake District
* Ravensheugh, Simonside Hills, near Rothbury, Northumberland
* Castle Hill, Thrunton Wood, near Rothbury, Northumberland
* Bignalls Wood, near Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire/ Derbyshire borders
Other top Forestry Commision picks include:
* Westonbirt Aboretum - very dog friendly
* Haldon Forest Park, Devon - ditto
* Coatham Woods Dog Activity Trail - extremely dog friendly with their very own activity trail
The Forestry Commision also organise various dog friendly events around the country, for more details, their top dog walks and great spots where hot dogs can cool off in the summer visit their website
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