Our Lake District Escapades
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Hello, We are a french couple living in Cumbria, near the Lake District National Park in England. We have a personal blog in which we write all our hikes in UK. All our walks are dog friendly.
Bonjour, Nous sommes un couple de français vivant dans le département de Cumbria et proche du Parc National du Lake District en Angleterre. Nous tenons un blog personnel dans lequel nous écrivons toutes nos randonnées au Royaume-Uni. Toutes nos randonnées sont accessibles aux chiens.
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105 routes:Around l'îIe Madame
Departure from Port-des-Barques (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk passing by the Passe aux boeufs causeway, then around an island steeped in history. Numerous and varied views of the surrounding islands and coastline.
Les carrières de Crazannes - Les Lapidiales - Port d'Envaux
Departure from Crazannes (Charente-Maritime)
The old Crazannes quarries offer a surprising landscape of steep stone cliffs and narrow gorges. The resistant white stone has been used to build or restore monuments such as Fort Boyard.
Les Lapidiales offers visitors a free, open-air museum, where the excavations left by the quarrymen give the impression of being in the middle of a giant labyrinth, and where the sculptures are a delight to discover.
Marais du Fresnier trail
Departure from Savenay (Loire-Atlantique)
After the lake of Vallée Mabile, the path leads the hiker below the Sillon de Bretagne to the marsh and its moat lined with trees and reeds, populated by grey herons feeding among the cows. You may also come across the corncrake, the bird with the most distinctive song.
Ravenglass to Newtown knott
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
Lovely circular walk from Ravenglass following the Esk river and passing by Newtown knott and the Roman Bath. Beautiful view on the Irish sea. Dog Friendly.
⚠️Be careful walk to be done at low tide.
Along Keswick old railway line
Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)
Easy circular walk along the Keswick old railway line and back by the bottom of Latrigg summit. Amazing view of Keswick along the way. Dog friendly and pushchair / wheelchair friendly until the waypoint (1).
Around Sale Fell
Departure from Wythop (Cumberland)
Lovely walk around Sale Fell summit with great views on Bassenthwaite Lake and surrounding summits. Dog friendly walk.
Ravenglass to Muncaster Castle
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
An easy circular walk from Ravenglass to Muncaster Castle. Dog friendly. Perfect to do end of April/beginning of May to see the bluebells and rhododendrons blooming at Muncaster Castle.
Runnymede
Departure from Borough of Runnymede (Surrey)
Visit of Runnymede National Trust to see the Magna Carta monument. Dog friendly walk.
Cunswick Scar
Departure from Underbarrow and Bradleyfield (Westmorland and Furness)
Little circular walk with amazing views across the countryside. Dog friendly but can have some sheep in the fields.
Gelt wood
Departure from Hayton (Cumberland)
A gorgeous circular walk to discover gelt wood and the river Gelt. Dog friendly walk.
From Muncaster Mill
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
A flat circular walk along the Ravenglass to Eskdale train line starting from Muncaster Mill. Dog friendly walk.
Riverside - Ardgartan forest
Departure from Argyll and Bute
Little dog-friendly walk along the Croe Water river starting from the entrance of Ardgartan Forest Holiday park.
From Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle
Departure from Craster (Northumberland)
A great easy circular walk starting from the village of Craster and passing by the famous castle of Dunstanburgh and the sand dune of Embleton. Dog friendy.
Allen Banks and Staward Peel
Departure from Bardon Mill (Northumberland)
Great dog friendly circular walk following the river Allen and passing by the remains of Staward Peel. Gorgeous views of the surrounding valley from the path around Staward Peel.
Old St Mungo's and the water of milk
Departure from Dumfries and Galloway
Easy dog friendly walk in the Scottish countryside. This walk is mainly flat and passes in front of some interesting buildings (the old St Mungo's church graveyard and the abandoned Milkbank House).
Along the river Esk from Dalegarth
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
Lovely walk starting from Dalegarth, following the river Esk until Doctor Bridge, and returning by Low Birker Tarn and the other side of the river Esk. This is a dog-friendly walk. If you take the detour, there is no path to access Low Birken tarn. We can only see the small tarn from above. The view from the path going to the tarn is lovely. Good navigation skills are needed to walk around Tarn Crag as the path is not visible.
Fairy steps from Sandside village
Departure from Beetham (Westmorland and Furness)
Family walk to see the fairy steps starting from the village of Sandside.
Around Mellbreak summit
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
This walk goes around Mellbreak summit passing by Mosedale and the shore of Crummock water. This is a dog friendly walk.
Sillon de Bretagne from Cordemais
Departure from Cordemais (Loire-Atlantique)
Circular walk following the Sillon de Bretagne path. Dog friendly.
Hardknott fort and Tongue Pot
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
Walk to Hardknott fort and Tongue Pot. Dog friendly walk. Perfect walk to go wild swimming.
Caerlaverock Nature Reserve and Castle
Departure from Dumfries and Galloway
Dog friendly walk passing by Caerlaverock Nature Reserve and going to Caerlaverock Castle.
Rydal Cave
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
Short walk to see the famous Rydal cave. Dog friendly walk.
Lanthwaite wood and Crummock water pump house
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Easy walk along the shore of Crummock water starting from Lanthwaite wood. Dog friendly.
Long Meg and Raven Beck
Departure from Kirkoswald (Westmorland and Furness)
Dog friendly circular walk from the village of Kirkoswald to the stone circle of Long Meg and her Daughters.
Little Dodd and Hen Comb summits from Loweswater village
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
Circular dog friendly walk to Little Dodd and Hen Comb summits starting from Loweswater village. These summits are less popular than Mellbreak summit. Be careful crossing of the river can be tricky if it has rained the previous days.
Grisedale Peak
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk to Grisedale Pike summit. This walk was done clockwise; however anti-clockwise is better if you prefer a smoother descent.
Malham Cove, Janet's Foss and Gordale Scar
Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)
Lovely circular walk to discover Janet's Foss waterfall, Gordale Scar and waterfall and Malham Cove. Dog friendly. Can be very busy during summer months.
Hardcastle Crags and Gibson mill
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
Lovely walk in the wood to see Gibson mill and Hardcastle Crags following the Hebden river. Best during spring time to see the bluebells.
Fountains Abbey
Departure from Markington with Wallerthwaite (North Yorkshire)
Great circular walk to visit Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the famous ruins of Fountains Abbey. Fees apply to visit the Fountains Abbey.
Old Man of Coniston by Goat's water
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
Circular walk starting from Coniston village and going to the Old Man of Coniston passing by Goat's water. Incredible view at the top of the Old Man of Coniston summit.
Cashel Forest
Departure from Stirling
Dog friendly circular walk in Cashel Forest offering amazing view over loch Lomond. This walk follows the longer waymarked path in the forest.
Loch Ard Sculpture Trail
Departure from Stirling
Dog friendly circular walk along Loch Ard. This walk follows the sculpture trail waymarked in red.
Along St Bees beach
Departure from St. Bees (Cumberland)
St bees beach is one of the most beautiful beach in West Cumbria. The beach is dog-friendly all year round. Great view on Black Combe mountain.
⚠️This walk can only be done at low tide.
South Tyne Trail - Haltwhistle to Lambley Viaduct
Departure from Featherstone (Northumberland)
Dog friendly circular walk from Haltwhistle to Lambley Viaduct via the South Tyne Trail.
Hadrian Wall and the Sycamore Gap
Departure from Henshaw (Northumberland)
Lovely walk along the Hadrian's wall to see the famous sycamore gap and its tree. Dog-friendly walk.
Red Pike, Little Dodd, Starling Dodd and Great Borne by Ennerdale
Departure from Ennerdale and Kinniside (Cumberland)
Amazing walk starting from Ennerdale lake and passing by Red Pike, Little Dodd, Starling Dodd and Great Borne summits.
Grange Fell, Watendlath and High lodore
Departure from Borrowdale (Cumberland)
Great circular walk going to Watendlath Tarn. This valley is not really popular. Dog friendly walk.
Good navigation skills are needed during this section as the path is not visible.
Sale Fell and Ling Fell
Departure from Wythop (Cumberland)
Great walk combining two small Wainwright summits Sale Fell and Ling Fell. Dog friendly; however can have sheep in the fields.
Cat Bells summit
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
Cat Bells summit is one of the easiest Wainwright summits to do. It is perfect for a family day out; however during summer months this walk is very popular. Dog friendly walk.
Black Crag, Gavel Fell, Blake Fell and Burnbank Fell
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
A great circular walk to discover the west fells of Loweswater. Gorgeous views along the path. Dog friendly.
Beinn Narnain and the Cobbler
Departure from Argyll and Bute
Touristic walk to Beinn Narnain and the Cobbler. The Cobbler summit has a very distinctive shape and is classified as a Corbett and Marilyn summit. Beinn Narnain is classified as a Munro and Marilyn summit. This is a circular walk starting from Succoth car park. There are some scrambling to reach the summit of Beinn Narnain and the Cobbler.
Braithwaite to Thorwaite and Whinlatter Forest
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
Short circular walk from Braithwaite passing by Whinlatter forest. Dog friendly.
Eden trail
Departure from Burgh by Sands (Cumberland)
Circular walk following the Eden trail. The walk is passing by King Edward Monument and following the entry of the estuary before going back inland. Dog friendly.
St John in the valley and High Rigg
Departure from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn (Cumberland)
Beautiful circular walk to High Rigg summit from Legburthwaite. Dog friendly.
Lord Seat, Broom Fell and Graystones
Departure from Lorton (Cumberland)
A great not too touristic walk passing by Lord's seat, Brorm fell and Graystones summits and detour by Spout Force waterfall.
Beinn Dubh from Luss
Departure from Argyll and Bute
Dog friendly circular walk to Beinn Dubh summit from the village of Luss. Great views over Loch Lomond.
Circular walk to Latrigg summit
Departure from Underskiddaw (Cumberland)
Lovely family friendly circular walk passing by Latrigg summit and Brundholme Wood. This is dog friendly walk.
Mellbreak Summit
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Circular walk to Mellbreak summit with some scrambling. Amazing views from the top and along the shore of Crummock water. This is a dog-friendly walk.
Around Ennerdale water
Departure from Ennerdale and Kinniside (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk around Ennerdale water. This is a lovely and not too popular lake in the west part of the Lake District.
Grasmoor and Whiteless Pike
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Challenging circular walk passing by two Wainwright summits (Grasmoor and Whiteless Pike).
⚠️The path along Liza beck is damaged at certain parts and can be very close to the edge. The ascent to Grasmoor is short but very steep. The descent from Whiteless pike is also steep. This is a dog friendly walk.