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210 dog walks across England, Scotland and Wales -- filtered by terrain, difficulty, off-lead access, and what suits your dog.
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Bolventor, Cornwall
Brown Willy Summit from Bolventor
The Brown Willy Summit walk is a 5-mile moorland route from Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor to the highest point in Cornwall at 420 metres. Open moorland throughout with no stiles, but dogs should be recalled near livestock.
Polperro, Cornwall
Polperro to Looe Coastal Path
The Polperro to Looe Coast Path is a 5.5-mile linear walk along the South West Coast Path in Cornwall. The route passes through coastal woodland and clifftops with sea views. Return by bus from Looe to Polperro.
Porthcurno, Cornwall
Porthcurno Beach and Minack Circular
The Porthcurno and Minack Circular is a 3.5-mile coastal walk in West Cornwall combining one of the county's most beautiful beaches with the clifftop Minack Theatre. Dogs are welcome year-round on the western section of Porthcurno beach.
St Ives, Cornwall
St Ives to Zennor Coastal Path
The St Ives to Zennor section of the South West Coast Path is an 8-mile challenging clifftop walk with dramatic Atlantic views. Best suited to fit medium and large dogs. Return by taxi or pre-arranged transport from Zennor as this is a linear route.
Feock, Cornwall
Trelissick Garden and Fal Estuary Walk
The Trelissick Garden and Fal Estuary Walk is a 4.5-mile National Trust route near Truro. Dogs are welcome throughout the estate woodlands and on the garden cafe terrace. A gentle walk suitable for all sizes including puppies and senior dogs.
Buttermere, Cumbria
Buttermere Lake Circuit
The Buttermere Lake Circuit is a 4-mile walk around the full perimeter of Buttermere lake with high fell views throughout. A well-defined path on good surfaces makes it suitable for all dog sizes. The route includes a short lakeside rock tunnel -- a highlight for dogs and owners alike.
Coniston, Cumbria
Coniston Water East Shore
The Coniston Water East Shore walk is a 6-mile route through ancient woodland and farmland with constant lake views. Far less visited than the west shore, it offers solitude even in summer. Dogs are welcome throughout and the Coniston Launch (dog-friendly) offers an optional return crossing.
Grasmere, Cumbria
Grasmere Lake Circular
The Grasmere Lake Circular is a 4.2-mile low-level walk in the Lake District through woodland and meadow around one of Cumbria's most beautiful lakes. Suitable for all dog sizes including puppies and senior dogs.
Glenridding, Cumbria
Helvellyn via Striding Edge
The Helvellyn via Striding Edge route is an 8.5-mile strenuous mountain walk in the Lake District ascending England's third highest peak at 950 metres. Only suitable for large, very fit dogs. Dogs must be on leads on Striding Edge itself. Not recommended in winter conditions.
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria
Ullswater and Aira Force Waterfall
The Ullswater and Aira Force walk is a 5.5-mile circular route combining the lakeside paths of Ullswater with the 65-foot Aira Force waterfall and Victorian woodland garden. Suitable for all dog sizes. The Ullswater Steamers accept dogs and offer a one-way return option.
Bakewell, Derbyshire
Chatsworth Park and River Derwent
The Chatsworth Park walk follows the River Derwent through Capability Brown's designed landscape with views of Chatsworth House. Dogs are welcome throughout the 5-mile estate route, with flat riverside paths suitable for all sizes.
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Dovedale and the Stepping Stones
Dovedale is one of the Peak District's most celebrated walks, following the River Dove through a dramatic limestone gorge from the famous stepping stones. The 4.5-mile route is suitable for most dogs, with the option to climb Thorpe Cloud for panoramic views.
Edale, Derbyshire
Kinder Scout via Grindsbrook
The Kinder Scout via Grindsbrook route is a 7.5-mile strenuous walk to the highest point in the Peak District at 636 metres. Best suited to large, fit dogs. Navigation skills required on the plateau in poor visibility.
Castleton, Derbyshire
Mam Tor and the Great Ridge
The Mam Tor and Great Ridge walk is a 5.5-mile circular route from Castleton following the ridge with views into the Hope Valley on both sides. A well-made path throughout. Best suited to medium and large dogs due to exposed terrain in poor weather.
Bakewell, Derbyshire
Monsal Trail: Bakewell to Millers Dale
The Monsal Trail is a 9-mile traffic-free walk along a disused Victorian railway line through the Peak District limestone dales. Wide, well-surfaced paths make it suitable for all dogs including puppies. The route passes through illuminated tunnels and across dramatic viaducts.
Yelverton, Devon
Burrator Reservoir Circuit
The Burrator Reservoir Circuit is a 5.5-mile flat route through mixed woodland around a beautiful moorland reservoir in Dartmoor National Park. Suitable for all dog sizes including puppies and senior dogs.
Dartmouth, Devon
Dartmouth Castle and Sugary Cove
The Dartmouth Castle and Sugary Cove walk is a 3.5-mile coastal route in South Devon passing through National Trust woodland to a secluded dog-friendly beach. Suitable for all sizes.
Bovey Tracey, Devon
Haytor and Hound Tor Circular
The Haytor and Hound Tor Circular is a 6.5-mile route across open Dartmoor moorland linking two of the national park's most famous granite tors. Dogs can run off-lead throughout on the open moor.
Lynton, Devon
Valley of Rocks and Lee Bay
The Valley of Rocks and Lee Bay walk is a 5-mile route from Lynton across one of Exmoor's most dramatic landscapes. Wild goats roam the valley -- dogs must be under control. The route continues to the secluded dog-friendly cove at Lee Bay.
Addington, Greater London
Addington Hills: Red Wayfinder Circular
Addington Hills Red Wayfinder Circular is an 8km moderate dog walk through heathland and woodland on the south-eastern edge of Croydon, including the Addington Hills viewpoint and Croham Hurst woodland. Dogs are welcome off lead across the heathland and woodland sections.
Addington, Greater London
Addington Hills: Yellow Wayfinder Loop
Addington Hills Yellow Wayfinder Loop is a 4km easy dog walk across the Addington Hills ridge in Croydon, taking in the main viewpoint with panoramic views across Greater London. Dogs are welcome off lead across the heathland and firm paths.
Wood Green, Greater London
Alexandra Palace: Duke's Avenue and Parkland Circular
Alexandra Palace Duke's Avenue and Parkland Circular is a 4.2km easy off-lead dog walk across 196 acres of parkland with panoramic London views in Wood Green, north London. Dogs are welcome in the open park areas. The park's cafe is dog-friendly and accessible year-round.
Barnes, Greater London
Barnes Common and WWT London Wetland Walk
Barnes Common and WWT London Wetland Walk is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk through 120 acres of ancient common and woodland in Barnes, following the Thames path to the boundary of the WWT London Wetland Centre. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout Barnes Common but not inside the WWT grounds. The Sun Inn in Barnes village is dog-friendly in the garden.
Battersea, Greater London
Battersea Park: Full Circuit and Thames Path
Battersea Park Full Circuit and Thames Path is a 5km easy dog walk through 200 acres of Victorian parkland in Battersea, combining the park perimeter with a Thames riverfront section past the Peace Pagoda. Dogs have a designated off-lead area in the park's southern section. The pump house cafe is dog-friendly outside.
Harefield, Greater London
Bayhurst Wood Country Park: Oak Trail Circular
Bayhurst Wood Country Park Oak Trail Circular is a 3.2km easy off-lead dog walk through 65 hectares of ancient oak and hornbeam woodland in Harefield, on the western edge of Greater London in the Colne Valley. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the park with no seasonal restrictions.
Beckenham, Greater London
Beckenham Place Park: Mansion Wood Circular
Beckenham Place Park Mansion Wood Circular is a 4.5km easy dog walk through 98 hectares of ancient woodland and restored parkland in Beckenham, south-east London. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout most of the park, with a designated dog paddling area at the natural swimming lake. The cafe in the restored mansion house is dog-friendly.
Beckton, Greater London
Beckton District Park and Gallions Reach Circular
Beckton District Park and Gallions Reach Circular is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk through a 150-acre park in Newham created on the former Beckton Gas Works site, with a Thames riverside section at Gallions Reach. Dogs are welcome off lead in the open grassland and outer park. Beckton DLR station is 10 minutes walk.
Havering-atte-Bower, Greater London
Bedfords Park: Deer Sanctuary Circuit
Bedfords Park Deer Sanctuary Circuit is a 4km easy dog walk through 80 hectares of woodland, meadow and grassland in Havering-atte-Bower, east London. Dogs are permitted throughout but must be kept under close control near the deer sanctuary. The Visitor Centre cafe is dog-friendly outside.
Stanmore, Greater London
Bentley Priory Nature Reserve: Ridge Circular
Bentley Priory Nature Reserve Ridge Circular is a 4km easy off-lead dog walk through 170 acres of ancient woodland and chalk downland in Stanmore, managed by the RSPB and Harrow Council. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the reserve, which has wide views across the Harrow Weald and a strong bluebell population in spring.
Blackheath, Greater London
Blackheath Common Circular
Blackheath Common Circular is a 4.5km easy off-lead dog walk across 107 hectares of open common land in Blackheath, south-east London, with unenclosed grassland and views to the North Downs. Dogs are welcome off lead across the entire common with no seasonal restrictions.
Blackheath, Greater London
Blackheath: Full Common Circuit and Lewisham Border Walk
Blackheath Full Common Circuit and Lewisham Border Walk is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk around the full perimeter of Blackheath's 267-acre open common, with a wooded fringe section along the Lewisham border. Dogs are welcome off lead across the entire common. Multiple dog-friendly pubs and cafes in Blackheath village. Blackheath station is 10 minutes walk.
Abbey Wood, Greater London
Bostall Woods: Southern Loop, Abbey Wood
Bostall Woods Southern Loop is a 4.5km easy off-lead dog walk through 104 acres of ancient hornbeam and oak woodland on the ridge above Abbey Wood in Greenwich. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout. The route complements the Lesnes Abbey figure-of-eight and is served by Abbey Wood Elizabeth line station 10 minutes walk.
Hendon, Greater London
Brent Cross and Mutton Brook Walk
Brent Cross and Mutton Brook Walk is a 5km easy off-lead dog walk along the Mutton Brook green corridor from Brent Cross to Hendon Park in the London Borough of Barnet. Dogs have water access at multiple points along the brook bank. Brent Cross Underground station is 10 minutes from the southern end.
Hanwell, Greater London
Brent River Park: Hanwell to Perivale Linear
Brent River Park Hanwell to Perivale Linear is a 7km easy off-lead dog walk following the River Brent through nature reserves and open meadow in west London between Hanwell and Perivale. River access for dogs is available throughout. Perivale Wood is a bluebell woodland at the northern end of the route.
Brockley, Greater London
Brockley Three Peaks Walk
Brockley Three Peaks Walk is an 8km moderate circular dog walk in south-east London linking Hilly Fields, One Tree Hill and Blythe Hill Fields through the Victorian streets of Brockley. Dogs are welcome off lead on all three hilltop parks and in the woodland at One Tree Hill. Urban connecting sections require lead.
Herne Hill, Greater London
Brockwell Park: Full Circuit and Lido Walk
Brockwell Park Full Circuit and Lido Walk is a 4.5km easy off-lead dog walk through a 125-acre Victorian park in Herne Hill, Lambeth, with a designated fenced off-lead area and panoramic views of the London skyline from the hilltop. Dogs are welcome off lead in the open grassland. The clock tower cafe is dog-friendly on the outside terrace.
Peckham, Greater London
Burgess Park: Canal and Lake Circular
Burgess Park Canal and Lake Circular is a 4km easy off-lead dog walk through 140 acres of post-war parkland in Peckham, Southwark, centred on a restored Surrey Canal lake channel where dogs can access the water from grass banks. Dogs are welcome off lead in the open grassland sections.
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Bushy Park and Home Park Combined Loop
The Bushy Park and Home Park Combined Loop is a 9.7km moderate dog walk linking two Royal Parks in west London, with a Thames towpath section returning via Kingston. Dogs are welcome off lead in both parks but must be kept on lead along the Thames towpath and near deer.
Teddington, Greater London
Bushy Park: Chestnut Avenue and Woodland Garden Loop
Bushy Park Chestnut Avenue Loop is a 4.8km easy dog walk in Teddington, west London, following a historic tree-lined avenue through 445 hectares of Royal Park. Dogs do not need to be kept on lead but must be kept at a safe distance from deer at all times.
Edgware, Greater London
Canons Park and Edgware Brook Circular
Canons Park and Edgware Brook Circular is a 4km easy off-lead dog walk through a 46-acre historic park in Edgware, Harrow, on the site of an early 18th-century ducal estate, with ornamental lake, formal gardens and the Edgware Brook. Dogs are welcome off lead in the open areas with brook access for paddling. Canons Park Jubilee line station is 5 minutes walk.
Wimbledon, Greater London
Capital Ring: Wimbledon to Richmond Section
Capital Ring Wimbledon to Richmond is a 9.5km moderate dog walk following the Capital Ring long-distance route from Wimbledon Common through Richmond Park to Richmond town centre. Dogs are off lead on the common section and lead required in Richmond Park from 1 March to 31 July for deer. Wimbledon station at the start and Richmond station at the end give easy linear access.
Clapham, Greater London
Clapham Common: Full Circuit
Clapham Common Full Circuit is a 4.5km easy off-lead dog walk across 220 acres of open common land in Clapham, south London, including three accessible ponds and the central bandstand. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the common. The Windmill pub on Clapham Common South Side is one of London's most established dog-friendly pubs.
Muswell Hill, Greater London
Coldfall Wood and Glebelands Open Space Walk
Coldfall Wood and Glebelands Open Space Walk is a 4.5km easy off-lead dog walk through 30 acres of ancient semi-natural oak woodland in Muswell Hill, Haringey, connected with the open grassland of Glebelands Open Space. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout. Coldfall Wood has characteristic ancient woodland flora including bluebells in spring.
Muswell Hill, Greater London
Coldfall Wood Trail
Coldfall Wood Trail is a 2.4km easy off-lead dog walk through a 14-hectare ancient oak and hornbeam woodland in Muswell Hill, north London. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout this enclosed Community Nature Reserve, which has no roads inside its boundary. A boggy stream on wooden bridges runs through the wood and provides year-round water access for dogs.
Harefield, Greater London
Colne Valley: Harefield to Denham Country Park
Colne Valley Harefield to Denham Country Park is an 8km moderate dog walk along the Grand Union Canal and through Denham Country Park on the western edge of London in the Colne Valley Regional Park. Dogs are welcome with lake swimming access at multiple points. The Coy Carp pub at Harefield is dog-friendly and directly on the return section of the route.
Twickenham, Greater London
Crane Park and the River Crane, Twickenham
Crane Park and the River Crane is a 5.5km easy off-lead linear dog walk through a Local Nature Reserve in Twickenham, following the River Crane from Hanworth Road to the Thames past the historic Shot Tower. Dogs can paddle throughout the shallow river. The walk is managed by the London Wildlife Trust and returns by bus or rail from Twickenham station.
Cranford, Greater London
Cranford Country Park and River Crane Walk
Cranford Country Park and River Crane Walk is a 4.5km easy off-lead dog walk through a 44-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cranford, Hillingdon, following the River Crane past the ruins of an 18th-century estate and oak woodland. Dogs are welcome off lead with river paddling access at multiple points.
Crews Hill, Greater London
Crews Hill and Enfield Chase Walk
Crews Hill and Enfield Chase Walk is a 6.8km moderate off-lead dog walk through ancient oak woodland in the surviving fragment of Enfield Chase, with farmland footpaths through the Enfield green belt in north London. Crews Hill station provides direct rail access from Moorgate.
South Croydon, Greater London
Croham Hurst: Heathland Circular
Croham Hurst Heathland Circular is a 3.5km easy off-lead dog walk across a 35-hectare SSSI in South Croydon, with open heathland, ancient oak woodland and views into Surrey. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout this ancient common land.
Thamesmead, Greater London
Crossness Nature Reserve and Thamesmead Walk
Crossness Nature Reserve and Thamesmead Walk is a 5.5km easy dog walk through a 38-hectare wetland nature reserve on the south Thames bank in Thamesmead, managed by Thames Water and the London Wildlife Trust. Dogs are welcome in the reserve on defined routes, with lead required in reed beds during nesting season. Southmere Lake provides off-lead open water access.
Crystal Palace, Greater London
Crystal Palace Park Circular
Crystal Palace Park Circular is a 3.5km easy dog walk through a Victorian parkland in south-east London, passing the Grade I listed prehistoric dinosaur sculptures, a lake and the original terraces. Dogs must be kept on lead near the dinosaur sculptures and lake paths but have off-lead access on the upper slopes.
Cheam, Greater London
Cuddington Meadows and Hogsmill River Walk
Cuddington Meadows and Hogsmill River Walk is a 5.5km easy dog walk through a 19-hectare ancient hay meadow nature reserve in Cheam, Sutton, combined with a Hogsmill River section with dog wading access at the ford crossing. Close control required in the meadow during the growing season from May to July. This is one of the most botanically significant dog walk environments in south London.
Orpington, Greater London
Darrick and Newstead Woods: Tugmutton Common Loop
Darrick and Newstead Woods Tugmutton Common Loop is a 4km easy dog walk through 120 hectares of ancient oak and hornbeam woodland in Orpington. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout both woods and on the open common. A seasonal stream in the valley between the two woods provides paddling access in wetter months.
Totteridge, Greater London
Dollis Valley Greenwalk: Totteridge to Mill Hill
Dollis Valley Greenwalk Totteridge to Mill Hill is an 8.5km moderate dog walk following the Dollis Brook through Totteridge Fields and Darlands Lake Nature Reserve in north London. Dogs are welcome off lead on the open sections and can access the chalk stream at the brook crossings. Lead required adjacent to Mill Hill golf course.
Dulwich, Greater London
Dulwich Park and Belair Park Loop
Dulwich Park and Belair Park Loop is a 5.6km easy dog walk through 30 hectares of Victorian parkland in Dulwich Village, south London. Dogs must be kept on lead throughout Dulwich Park but have off-lead access in adjacent Belair Park. The boathouse cafe in Dulwich Park has a large terrace welcoming dogs.
East Ham, Greater London
East Ham and West Ham Park Circular
East Ham and West Ham Park Circular is a 5km easy off-lead dog walk linking West Ham Park, managed by the City of London Corporation, with Central Park East Ham via the Greenway in Newham. Dogs are welcome off lead in the open grassland sections of West Ham Park. Upton Park Underground station is 10 minutes walk.
Dagenham, Greater London
Eastbrookend Country Park and The Chase Nature Reserve
Eastbrookend Country Park and The Chase Nature Reserve Circular is a 5km easy dog walk through 60 hectares of ponds, meadow and rough grassland in Dagenham, east London. Dogs are welcome throughout but must be under close control near wetland areas during the nesting season from April to July.
Chislehurst, Greater London
Elmstead Wood and Sundridge Park Walk
Elmstead Wood and Sundridge Park Walk is a 5km easy off-lead dog walk through a 36-hectare ancient woodland Local Nature Reserve in Chislehurst, Bromley. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the oak and hornbeam woodland with stream paddling in the valley. Elmstead Woods station is 5 minutes walk and the site is one of Bromley's least-visited ancient woodlands.
Eltham, Greater London
Eltham Palace Grounds: Parkland Circuit
Eltham Palace Grounds Parkland Circuit is a 3.5km easy off-lead dog walk using public footpaths through the perimeter of Eltham Palace estate in south-east London, skirting the medieval moat and ancient plane trees without requiring English Heritage site entry. The route connects with the Oxleas and Shepherdleas Woods walk to the east.
Enfield, Greater London
Enfield Town Park and Chase Side Walk
Enfield Town Park and Chase Side Walk is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk combining the 57-acre formal park in Enfield with the Chase Side green corridor towards Trent Country Park. Dogs are welcome off lead in the open park sections and can access the park lake from the south bank. Enfield Town station is 5 minutes from the park entrance.
Chingford, Greater London
Epping Forest: Chingford Plain and High Beach Circular
The Epping Forest Chingford Plain and High Beach Circular is an 8km moderate dog walk through 6,000 acres of ancient woodland in east London, starting from Chingford. Dogs are welcome throughout Epping Forest with no blanket lead requirement. Connaught Water has a gently sloping bank where dogs can enter the water safely.
Highams Park, Greater London
Epping Forest: Highams Park and Bury Wood Loop
Epping Forest Highams Park and Bury Wood Loop is a 6.4km easy off-lead dog walk from Highams Park station into the southern fringes of Epping Forest, taking in the forest lake and ancient oak woodland of Bury Wood. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout. Highams Park lake has a gentle grass bank entry for dogs to swim.
Theydon Bois, Greater London
Epping Forest: Monk Wood and Birch Hall Walk
Epping Forest Monk Wood and Birch Hall Walk is a 6.5km easy off-lead dog walk from Theydon Bois through the eastern section of Epping Forest, including the varied woodland of Monk Wood and the open grassland plateau at Birch Hall. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout this City of London-managed ancient woodland. Theydon Bois Central line station is the most rail-accessible entry into the forest from central London.
Snaresbrook, Greater London
Epping Forest: Snaresbrook to Loughton Walk
The Epping Forest Snaresbrook to Loughton Walk is an 8.5km linear dog walk through the southern section of Epping Forest, accessible by tube at both ends on the Central line. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout this City of London-managed ancient woodland.
Chingford, Greater London
Epping Forest: Wake Valley Pond Loop
Epping Forest Wake Valley Pond Loop is a 7km moderate off-lead dog walk through ancient oak and hornbeam woodland south of High Beach, centred on Wake Valley Pond, one of the main dog swimming destinations in the southern forest. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout this City of London-managed ancient woodland. Parking at Wake Arms roundabout on the A121.
Epsom, Greater London
Epsom Common and Stew Ponds Circular
Epsom Common and Stew Ponds Circular is a 7.5km easy off-lead dog walk through a 460-acre SSSI ancient woodland and heathland in Epsom, Surrey, taking in the medieval Stew Ponds fish ponds. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the common. Note: this site is just outside the Greater London boundary but is within 2km of Sutton borough.
Coulsdon, Greater London
Farthing Downs and Happy Valley: Downlands Circular
Farthing Downs and Happy Valley Downlands Circular is a 9.7km moderate dog walk across chalk downland and woodland on the southern edge of London near Coulsdon South station. Dogs can roam freely across the open downland outside the ground-nesting bird season (April to July), when close control is required.
Coulsdon, Greater London
Farthing Downs: Short Chalk Loop
Farthing Downs Short Chalk Loop is a 4.8km easy dog walk across open chalk downland on the southern edge of London near Coulsdon, managed by the City of London Corporation. Dogs can roam freely outside the ground-nesting season from April to July.
Finsbury Park, Greater London
Finsbury Park: Full Perimeter and Manor House Walk
Finsbury Park Full Perimeter and Manor House Walk is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk around the full boundary of the 115-acre Victorian park in north London, with a boating lake swim section and a New River linear path extension. Dogs are welcome off lead in the open park sections. Finsbury Park station is 5 minutes walk.
Sidcup, Greater London
Foots Cray Meadows and River Cray Circular
Foots Cray Meadows and River Cray Circular is a 7.2km moderate dog walk through water meadows and woodland in Sidcup, Bexley, following the River Cray to Hall Place mansion. Dogs are welcome off lead in the meadow and woodland sections, with river access for paddling at multiple points.
Enfield, Greater London
Forty Hall Estate: Parkland Circular
Forty Hall Estate Parkland Circular is a 5km easy dog walk through 180 acres of historic Jacobean parkland, meadow and woodland in Enfield, north London. Dogs are welcome off lead across the meadow and woodland sections. Salmon's Brook runs through the eastern boundary and provides year-round water access for dogs.
Golders Green, Greater London
Golders Hill Park and Hampstead Heath Extension Walk
Golders Hill Park and Hampstead Heath Extension Walk is a 6.5km easy off-lead dog walk combining the formal Golders Hill Park with the wild West Heath and Sandy Heath birch woodland sections of Hampstead Heath. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout. The Golders Hill Park bandstand cafe is dog-friendly outside and Golders Green Underground station is 15 minutes walk.
Greenwich, Greater London
Greenwich Park and Maze Hill Circular
Greenwich Park Maze Hill Circular is a 4.5km easy dog walk through the Royal Park in south-east London, taking in the famous panoramic viewpoint from the Wolfe statue and the wilderness section. Dogs must be on lead throughout as a Royal Parks rule. The Pavilion Tea House is dog-friendly outside. The park is a World Heritage Site as part of Maritime Greenwich.
Chiswick, Greater London
Gunnersbury Park and Grand Union Canal Circular
Gunnersbury Park and Grand Union Canal Circular is a 6.2km easy off-lead dog walk combining 186 acres of Victorian parkland in Chiswick with the Grand Union Canal towpath at Brentford in west London. Canal and river water access is available at multiple points.
Chiswick, Greater London
Gunnersbury Triangle and Kew Bridge Nature Walk
Gunnersbury Triangle and Kew Bridge Nature Walk is a 4.5km easy off-lead dog walk linking the Gunnersbury Triangle urban nature reserve in Chiswick with the Thames towpath at Kew Bridge and Strand on the Green. Dogs are welcome on the defined path in the reserve and off lead on the towpath. The Bull's Head at Strand on the Green is dog-friendly.
Hackney, Greater London
Hackney Marshes and River Lea Navigation Walk
Hackney Marshes and River Lea Navigation Walk is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk across 337 acres of open riverside grassland in Hackney, managed by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the marshes and on the towpath. The route connects with Mabley Green cafe and Hackney Wick Overground station at the southern end.
Hadley Wood, Greater London
Hadley Wood and Monken Hadley Common Circular
Hadley Wood and Monken Hadley Common Circular is a 6.4km moderate off-lead dog walk across 243 acres of ancient common and hornbeam woodland on the northern edge of Barnet, one of the only areas of genuine open common land within Greater London. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout. Hadley Wood station provides direct rail access from King's Cross.
Chigwell Row, Greater London
Hainault Forest: Cabin Hill and Fox Burrows Loop
Hainault Forest Cabin Hill and Fox Burrows Loop is a 7.5km moderate off-lead dog walk through 900 acres of ancient forest in north-east London, taking in Cabin Hill ancient woodland, Fox Burrows meadow and the lakeside parkland. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the forest sections. The lakeside cafe is dog-friendly outside in summer.
Chigwell, Greater London
Hainault Forest: Lambourne End Circular
Hainault Forest Lambourne End Circular is a 5.6km easy dog walk through ancient oak and hornbeam woodland on the London and Essex border, with surfaced paths and a fishing lake where dogs can paddle. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout with no seasonal restrictions.
Ham, Greater London
Ham Lands and Ham Common Circular, Richmond
Ham Lands and Ham Common Circular is a 7km easy off-lead dog walk in Richmond, combining the Thames riverside nature reserve of Ham Lands with the woodland and common of Ham Common. Dogs can access the Thames bank over a gravel strand in the lower section. Ham House National Trust tearoom is dog-friendly outside and is a short detour from the main route.
Hampstead, Greater London
Hampstead Heath: East Heath Ponds and Viaduct Walk
Hampstead Heath East Heath Ponds and Viaduct Walk is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk across the most open section of Hampstead Heath, passing the mixed bathing pond, the model boating pond and the Victorian Viaduct Bridge. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout. Gospel Oak Overground station is 10 minutes walk.
Hampstead, Greater London
Hampstead Heath: Kenwood and East Heath Circuit
The Hampstead Heath Kenwood and East Heath Circuit is a 9.7km moderate dog walk through the northern section of Hampstead Heath, taking in Kenwood House grounds, the Highgate Ponds and dense ancient woodland. Dogs are welcome off lead across most of the route but must be on lead near the ponds and Kenwood's formal garden areas.
Hampstead, Greater London
Hampstead Heath: Parliament Hill Circuit
Hampstead Heath Parliament Hill Circuit is a 4km easy dog walk across one of London's most iconic open spaces, with panoramic city views from the hilltop and off-lead access across most of the 800-acre Heath. Dogs must be kept on lead near the Heath's ponds, which are designated bathing and conservation areas.
Hampstead, Greater London
Hampstead Heath: Parliament Hill to Kenwood Walk
Hampstead Heath Parliament Hill to Kenwood Walk is a 7.5km moderate off-lead dog walk on the 800-acre heath from the Parliament Hill panorama to the Kenwood Estate, through open heath, woodland and formal grounds. Dogs are welcome off lead across the heath and in Kenwood's estate grounds. The Kenwood cafe is dog-friendly on the outside terrace.
Hampstead, Greater London
Hampstead Heath: Sandy Heath and West Heath Loop
Hampstead Heath Sandy Heath and West Heath Loop is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk through the quieter western section of Hampstead Heath, covering Sandy Heath birch scrub and the West Heath SSSI heathland and ancient woodland. Dogs are off lead throughout and can swim at the Vale of Health pond. The route is less busy than the Parliament Hill section.
Hanwell, Greater London
Hanwell Locks and Grand Union Canal Circular
Hanwell Locks and Grand Union Canal Circular is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk down the six-lock Hanwell Flight on the Grand Union Canal in Ealing, returning via the Three Bridges road-rail-canal intersection. Dogs are welcome off lead on the towpath. River Brent access below the canal aqueduct. The Viaduct pub near Hanwell station is dog-friendly.
Harrow Weald, Greater London
Harrow Weald Common: Woodland and Pond Loop
Harrow Weald Common Woodland and Pond Loop is a 3.5km easy off-lead dog walk through 117 acres of ancient oak and hornbeam woodland in Harrow Weald. Two ponds in the valley provide safe dog swimming access. The woodland connects with Stanmore Common for a longer combined outing.
Harrow, Greater London
Harrow-on-the-Hill and Roxbourne Park Walk
Harrow-on-the-Hill and Roxbourne Park Walk is a 6.5km moderate off-lead dog walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground station, climbing London's most prominent urban hill with views from the Chilterns to the Surrey Hills, and returning via Roxbourne Park brook-side path in South Harrow. Dogs are welcome off lead in the open hilltop and Roxbourne Park sections.
Romford, Greater London
Havering Country Park: Wellingtonia Avenue Loop
Havering Country Park Wellingtonia Avenue Loop is a 6km easy off-lead dog walk through 165 acres of woodland in Romford, London, including an avenue of giant sequoia trees planted in the 19th century. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the park.
Farnborough, Greater London
High Elms Country Park: Green Wayfinder Route
High Elms Country Park Green Wayfinder Route is an 8km moderate dog walk through 250 acres of ancient woodland and chalk grassland in Farnborough, south London, adjacent to Charles Darwin's home at Downe. Dogs are welcome off lead in the woodland and meadow sections.
Highbury, Greater London
Highbury Fields and Clissold Park Circular
Highbury Fields and Clissold Park Circular is a 5km easy off-lead dog walk linking Highbury Fields in Islington with Clissold Park in Stoke Newington. Highbury Fields has a fenced dedicated off-lead area. Clissold Park has open off-lead sections and accessible ponds. Highbury and Islington station is 5 minutes from the walk start.
Highgate, Greater London
Highgate Cemetery and Highgate Wood Nature Reserve Walk
Highgate Cemetery and Highgate Wood Nature Reserve Walk is a 4km easy dog walk linking the perimeter of Highgate Cemetery with a full circuit of Highgate Wood's ancient oak and hornbeam woodland in north London. Dogs are on lead around the cemetery perimeter and in Highgate Wood wildlife zones. The Highgate Wood cafe is dog-friendly.
Highgate, Greater London
Highgate Wood Ancient Woodland Trail
Highgate Wood Ancient Woodland Trail is a 2.5km easy off-lead dog walk through a 28-hectare ancient oak and hornbeam woodland in north London, managed by the City of London Corporation. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the enclosed wood, which has no roads or livestock within its perimeter.
Highgate, Greater London
Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood Combined Walk
Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood Combined Walk is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk through two adjacent ancient oak and hornbeam woodlands in Highgate, managed by the City of London Corporation and Haringey Council respectively. Dogs are welcome off lead in both woodlands. Queen's Wood cafe is dog-friendly outside. Highgate Underground station is 10 minutes walk.
Brockley, Greater London
Hilly Fields: Brockley Cross and Honor Oak Circuit
Hilly Fields Brockley Cross and Honor Oak Circuit is a 3.5km easy off-lead dog walk in Brockley, Lewisham, combining the ridge-top plateau of Hilly Fields with the Victorian streets of Brockley Conservation Area. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the park. The Brockley Barge pub on Lewisham Way is 5 minutes from the park and is dog-friendly.
Crofton Park, Greater London
Hilly Fields: Crofton Park to Honor Oak Circular
Hilly Fields Crofton Park to Honor Oak Circular is a 5km easy off-lead dog walk linking Hilly Fields with One Tree Hill woodland in Honor Oak Park, through the Brockley Conservation Area. Dogs are welcome off lead in Hilly Fields and on One Tree Hill, which is managed by the City of London Corporation. The Brockley Barge pub is 5 minutes from the route.
Leytonstone, Greater London
Hollow Ponds and Snaresbrook Loop
Hollow Ponds and Snaresbrook Loop is a 4.5km easy off-lead dog walk around a chain of artificial fishing lakes at the southern end of Epping Forest in Leytonstone, east London. Pond swimming access is available at multiple points. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the Epping Forest designation.
Greenford, Greater London
Horsenden Hill and Grand Union Canal Circular
Horsenden Hill and Grand Union Canal Circular is a 4.8km easy dog walk in Greenford, west London, combining the highest point in the London Borough of Ealing with a section of the Grand Union Canal towpath. Dogs should be kept on lead on the canal towpath. The Ballot Box pub near the car park is dog-friendly.
Perivale, Greater London
Horsenden Hill: Sudbury Hill Circular
Horsenden Hill Sudbury Hill Circular is a 5km moderate off-lead dog walk over the highest point in Ealing at 85 metres, with wide views across west London, extending through Horsenden Wood and returning via the Grand Union Canal in Perivale. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout.
Bayswater, Greater London
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens: North Loop Walk
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens North Loop Walk is a 6.5km easy central London dog walk entering Hyde Park at Marble Arch and circuiting the north section with Serpentine access before returning via Kensington Gardens on lead. Dogs are off lead in Hyde Park open grassland sections and on lead throughout Kensington Gardens. Lancaster Gate Underground station is 5 minutes walk.
Bexley, Greater London
Joyden's Wood: Faesten Dic Trail
Joyden's Wood Faesten Dic Trail is a 3.3km easy off-lead dog walk through 120 hectares of Woodland Trust-managed ancient woodland in Bexley, south-east London, passing a visible Dark Ages earthwork boundary. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout with no seasonal restrictions.
Beckenham, Greater London
Kelsey Park: Riverside and Woodland Walk, Beckenham
Kelsey Park Riverside and Woodland Walk is a 3.5km easy dog walk through a 70-acre Local Nature Reserve in Beckenham, Bromley, with linked lakes, woodland and riverside paths. Dogs are welcome off lead in the grassland and woodland sections but must be under close control near the resident free-roaming peacock flock. The lakeside cafe is dog-friendly outside.
Kennington, Greater London
Kennington Park and Oval Green Space Walk
Kennington Park and Oval Green Space Walk is a 3km easy off-lead dog walk through a Victorian park in Kennington, Lambeth, one of the oldest public parks in south London. Dogs are welcome off lead in the open grassland sections. Oval Underground station is 5 minutes walk and the park cafe is dog-friendly outside.
Kew, Greater London
Kew Gardens Towpath and Old Deer Park Walk
Kew Gardens Towpath and Old Deer Park Walk is a 5km easy off-lead dog walk combining the Thames towpath past Kew Gardens with the open grassland of the Old Deer Park in Richmond. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout. Note that dogs are not permitted inside Kew Gardens itself. Kew Gardens District line station is 5 minutes walk from the start.
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Kingston upon Thames: Canbury Gardens and Ham Walk
Kingston upon Thames Canbury Gardens and Ham Walk is a 7.5km easy off-lead linear dog walk along the Thames towpath from Canbury Gardens in Kingston to Ham House, including the wide Ham riverbank grass section which is one of the best Thames-side dog runs in London. Dogs are welcome off lead on the towpath and in Canbury Gardens, and on leads at Ham House National Trust grounds.
Waltham Abbey, Greater London
Lee Valley: Waltham Abbey to Fishers Green Walk
Lee Valley Waltham Abbey to Fishers Green Walk is an 8km easy off-lead linear dog walk through the wetland and open water landscape of the upper Lea Valley, following the River Lee Navigation towpath from Waltham Abbey through the Fishers Green lakes. Dogs are welcome off lead on the towpath and have swimming access at multiple lake bank points.
Abbey Wood, Greater London
Lesnes Abbey and Bostall Woods Figure of Eight
Lesnes Abbey and Bostall Woods Figure of Eight is an 8km moderate dog walk through ancient woodland in Abbey Wood, south-east London, starting at the 12th-century ruins of Lesnes Abbey. Dogs must be on lead within the abbey's scheduled monument boundary but are welcome off lead throughout the woodland sections.
Hackney, Greater London
London Fields and Victoria Park Extended Walk
London Fields and Victoria Park Extended Walk is a 6km easy off-lead dog walk linking London Fields common with Victoria Park via the Regent's Canal towpath in Hackney. Dogs are off lead on the common, the towpath and in Victoria Park's open central meadow. Broadway Market adjacent to London Fields has several dog-friendly cafes. London Fields Overground station is 5 minutes walk.
Harrow, Greater London
Lyme Farm and Long Lane Meadows, Harrow
Lyme Farm and Long Lane Meadows is a 5km easy off-lead dog walk through agricultural grassland and ancient hay meadows on the western edge of Harrow, managed by Harrow Council. Dogs are welcome off lead in the nature reserve sections with brook paddling at crossing points. Headstone Manor Museum with a dog-friendly courtyard cafe is 15 minutes walk.
Charlton, Greater London
Maryon Park and Charlton Park Circular
Maryon Park and Charlton Park Circular is a 4.5km moderate off-lead dog walk in south-east London linking three Greenwich parks including the steeply terraced Maryon Park, the film location of Antonioni's Blow-Up. Dogs are welcome off lead in Maryon Wilson Park and Charlton Park. The Bugle pub in Charlton village is dog-friendly and 10 minutes from Charlton station.
Mile End, Greater London
Mile End Park: Ecology Park and Canal Walk
Mile End Park Ecology Park and Canal Walk is a 4km easy off-lead dog walk through a 32-hectare linear park in Tower Hamlets, combining the Regent's Canal towpath with the park's ecology centre and planted Green Bridge. Dogs are welcome off lead in the open park sections. The arts pavilion cafe is dog-friendly outside and Mile End Underground station is 10 minutes walk.
Mill Hill, Greater London
Mill Hill Open Spaces and River Brent Headwaters Walk
Mill Hill Open Spaces and River Brent Headwaters Walk is a 7km moderate off-lead dog walk through green belt land and the Totteridge Valley in Barnet, one of the most rural dog walking environments in Greater London. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout. The River Brent headwaters provide clean shallow access for dogs at multiple points.
Isle of Dogs, Greater London
Millwall Park and Island Gardens Circular
Millwall Park and Island Gardens Circular is a 4.5km easy dog walk on the Isle of Dogs in Tower Hamlets, combining open grassland with Thames riverfront paths and views of Canary Wharf and the maritime Greenwich skyline. Dogs are off lead in Millwall Park and under close control on the tidal Thames promenade. Island Gardens DLR station is 5 minutes walk.
Mitcham, Greater London
Mitcham Common and Watermeads Circular
Mitcham Common and Watermeads Circular is a 6km easy off-lead dog walk across a 460-acre ancient SSSI common and heathland in Mitcham, linked with the River Wandle wetland at Watermeads Nature Reserve. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the common and riverside sections. The River Wandle provides clean shallow water access for dogs throughout the route.
Morden, Greater London
Morden Hall Park: Wandle Trail Circular
Morden Hall Park Wandle Trail Circular is a 4.5km easy off-lead dog walk through a 125-acre National Trust estate in Morden, following the restored River Wandle through wetland and meadow. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout. The Coach House cafe is dog-friendly in the garden courtyard. Morden Underground station is 5 minutes walk from the estate entrance.
Isle of Dogs, Greater London
Mudchute Park and Farm: Isle of Dogs Walk
Mudchute Park and Farm Isle of Dogs Walk is a 4km easy dog walk around the 32-acre urban farm in Tower Hamlets, with views to Canary Wharf and off-lead access in the outer park grassland. Dogs must be on lead in livestock areas and under close control near animals. The Mudchute Kitchen cafe is dog-friendly outside. Mudchute DLR station is 5 minutes walk.
Upper Norwood, Greater London
Norwood Grove: Crystal Palace Ridge Walk
Norwood Grove Crystal Palace Ridge Walk is a 2.8km easy off-lead dog walk in Upper Norwood, south London, combining a Victorian grove with ridge-top views across Croydon and the Surrey Hills. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the 7-acre grove.
West Norwood, Greater London
Norwood Park and West Norwood Cemetery Walk
Norwood Park and West Norwood Cemetery Walk is a 4km easy dog walk in West Norwood, Lambeth, combining an open Victorian park with the historic cemetery perimeter and the Norwood Grove ridge woodland. Dogs are permitted on lead in the cemetery and off lead in the woodland section. West Norwood Overground station is 10 minutes walk.
Nunhead, Greater London
Nunhead Cemetery Nature Reserve Walk
Nunhead Cemetery Nature Reserve Walk is a 3km easy on-lead dog walk through a 52-acre Victorian garden cemetery and Local Nature Reserve in Southwark, with self-seeded woodland growing through Victorian monuments. Dogs are permitted on lead on the main paths and in the woodland reserve section. A ruined chapel viewpoint offers views to St Paul's Cathedral.
Osterley, Greater London
Osterley Park: Full Perimeter Walk
Osterley Park Full Perimeter Walk is a 5.8km easy on-lead dog walk around the 357-acre National Trust estate in west London, including ornamental lakes, woodland and open parkland. Dogs are welcome throughout the estate on lead. The estate cafe is dog-friendly in the courtyard.
Eltham, Greater London
Oxleas and Shepherdleas Woods Circular
Oxleas and Shepherdleas Woods Circular is a 6.4km moderate dog walk through 121 hectares of ancient woodland in south-east London, forming part of the Green Chain Walk. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout both woods. A cafe at Oxleas Meadows makes a natural rest stop on the route.
Stroud Green, Greater London
Parkland Walk: Alexandra Palace to Finsbury Park
Parkland Walk Alexandra Palace to Finsbury Park is a 6km easy off-lead linear dog walk along the former railway trackbed through dense urban woodland in north London, a Local Nature Reserve sitting on an elevated embankment through the heart of Haringey. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the wooded corridor. Finsbury Park station is at the southern end.
Finsbury Park, Greater London
Parkland Walk: Finsbury Park to Highgate
The Parkland Walk from Finsbury Park to Highgate is a 3.5km linear dog walk along a former railway line through north London's Crouch End and Muswell Hill, managed as a local nature reserve. Dogs are welcome on the route but should be on lead in the narrow cutting sections and when cyclists are passing.
Peckham, Greater London
Peckham Rye Park and Common Circular
Peckham Rye Park and Common Circular is a 4km easy off-lead dog walk through 113 acres of Victorian parkland and common in Peckham, Southwark, including a Japanese garden. Dogs are welcome off lead on the common and in the open park sections. The park cafe is dog-friendly outside and Peckham Rye station is 5 minutes walk.
Petts Wood, Greater London
Petts Wood and Hawkwood: Jubilee Park Circular
Petts Wood and Hawkwood Jubilee Park Circular is a 6.4km easy dog walk through a 300-acre National Trust woodland estate in Petts Wood, south-east London. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the estate. The Kyd Brook river provides paddling access for dogs at the crossing point near the Willett Memorial.
Plumstead, Greater London
Plumstead and Bostall Heath Circular
Plumstead and Bostall Heath Circular is a 6.4km moderate off-lead dog walk across nearly 100 hectares of common land and heathland in Plumstead, south-east London. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout both Plumstead Common and Bostall Heath with no seasonal restrictions.
Plumstead, Greater London
Plumstead Common and Shrewsbury Park Walk
Plumstead Common and Shrewsbury Park Walk is a 5.5km moderate off-lead dog walk across 97 acres of rolling heathland common and the adjacent Shrewsbury Park ridge woodland in Greenwich, with north-east Thames estuary views from the ridge. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout both sites. Plumstead station is 10 minutes walk.
Camden, Greater London
Primrose Hill and Regent's Canal: Camden Town Walk
Primrose Hill and Regent's Canal Camden Town Walk is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk combining the 360-degree London panorama from Primrose Hill Royal Park with the Regent's Canal towpath through Camden. Dogs are welcome off lead on the hill and on the towpath. The Engineer pub at Regent's Park Road is dog-friendly. Chalk Farm Underground station is 5 minutes walk.
Putney, Greater London
Putney Heath and Putney Lower Common Walk
Putney Heath and Putney Lower Common Walk is a 6km easy off-lead dog walk across 330 acres of common land and heathland connecting Putney with the Wimbledon Common boundary, with the Beverley Brook providing paddling access in the Lower Common section. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout both commons and the riverside section.
Edmonton, Greater London
Pymmes Park and Pymmes Brook Circular
Pymmes Park and Pymmes Brook Circular is a 4km easy dog walk combining a Victorian Grade II listed park in Edmonton with off-lead walking along the Pymmes Brook corridor in north-east London. Brook paddling access is available throughout the linear section.
Highgate, Greater London
Queen's Wood and Highgate Wood Combined Walk
Queen's Wood and Highgate Wood Combined Walk is a 4.8km easy dog walk linking two adjacent ancient woodland blocks in Highgate, north London. Queen's Wood is fully off-lead; Highgate Wood requires leads in some wildlife zones. Combined the two woods cover over 140 acres of ancient oak and hornbeam woodland.
Catford, Greater London
Ravensbourne River Walk: Catford to Lewisham
Ravensbourne River Walk Catford to Lewisham is a 5.5km easy off-lead linear dog walk following the restored River Ravensbourne through Ladywell Fields and into Lewisham town centre. Dogs can wade the river at multiple bank access points in the restored natural section at Ladywell. Catford Bridge station at the start and Lewisham DLR at the end make this a convenient point-to-point walk.
Hammersmith, Greater London
Ravenscourt Park and Chiswick Mall Thames Walk
Ravenscourt Park and Chiswick Mall Thames Walk is a 5km easy off-lead dog walk combining the 34-acre Ravenscourt Park with the quiet Georgian Thames riverside path at Chiswick Mall and the Chiswick Eyot tidal island. Dogs are welcome off lead in the park and on the riverside path. The Bull's Head at Strand on the Green is dog-friendly. Stamford Brook station is 5 minutes walk.
Marylebone, Greater London
Regent's Park: Full Outer Circle and Zoo Walk
Regent's Park Outer Circle and Zoo Walk is a 5.5km easy dog walk around the perimeter of the 395-acre Royal Park in central London, with off-lead access in the outer grassland sections of the south-east quadrant. The Broadwalk is on-lead. The route passes London Zoo perimeter. Baker Street and Regent's Park stations are each 10 minutes walk.
Marylebone, Greater London
Regent's Park: Outer Circle and Primrose Hill
Regent's Park Outer Circle and Primrose Hill is a 5.5km easy dog walk combining the perimeter path of the Royal Park in Marylebone with Primrose Hill, where dogs are welcome off lead. Dogs must be on lead within Regent's Park as a Royal Parks rule. Primrose Hill provides the best off-lead section with panoramic London skyline views. The Boating Lake cafe is dog-friendly outside.
Richmond, Greater London
Richmond Park: Isabella Plantation Circuit
Richmond Park Isabella Plantation Circuit is a 6.5km easy dog walk from Broomfield Hill car park through Richmond Park's open grassland to the perimeter of the famous Isabella Plantation woodland garden. Dogs are not permitted inside the plantation but are welcome on the surrounding park paths. Seasonal lead requirements apply during the deer breeding season from May to July.
Richmond, Greater London
Richmond Park: Kingston Gate Circular
The Richmond Park Kingston Gate Circular is an 11.3km moderate dog walk through one of London's largest Royal Parks, taking in ancient oak woodland, open grassland and the dog-friendly Pen Ponds. Dogs are welcome off lead for most of the year but must be kept on lead near deer between 1 May and 31 July.
Richmond, Greater London
Richmond Park: Pen Ponds and Sidmouth Wood Loop
Richmond Park Pen Ponds and Sidmouth Wood Loop is an 8.5km moderate dog walk through the open deer parkland of Richmond Royal Park, centred on the Pen Ponds where dog swimming is permitted on the grass banks. Dogs must be on lead from 1 March to 31 July during the deer season. The loop includes Sidmouth Wood ancient woodland.
Richmond, Greater London
Richmond Park: Pen Ponds Loop
The Richmond Park Pen Ponds Loop is a 5.5km easy dog walk in Richmond, London, focused on the park's twin lakes where dogs can safely swim year-round. Dogs must be kept on lead near deer, particularly between 1 May and 31 July during the deer birthing season.
Wallington, Greater London
Roundshaw Downs and Bandon Hill Cemetery Walk
Roundshaw Downs and Bandon Hill Cemetery Walk is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk across 53 hectares of chalk downland grassland on the former Croydon Airport site in Wallington, Sutton. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the Local Nature Reserve. The chalk wildflower grassland is best from June to August and the site is one of the most distinctive walking environments in south London.
Ruislip, Greater London
Ruislip Lido and Mad Bess Wood Circular
Ruislip Lido and Mad Bess Wood Circular is a 4km easy dog walk combining a 60-acre reservoir lake with sandy beach access and adjacent ancient woodland in Ruislip, west London. Dogs are welcome on the beach in the off-season and off lead in Mad Bess Wood throughout the year. The lakeside cafe is dog-friendly outside.
Ruislip, Greater London
Ruislip Woods: White Route Circular
Ruislip Woods White Route Circular is a 5.6km easy dog walk through a 300-hectare National Nature Reserve in Ruislip, west London, the largest area of woodland in Greater London. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the reserve, which is fully enclosed with no livestock.
Chislehurst, Greater London
Scadbury Park: Old Perry Street Circular
Scadbury Park Old Perry Street Circular is an 8.5km moderate dog walk through a 300-acre SSSI in Chislehurst, south-east London. Dogs are welcome off lead across most of the reserve, which includes medieval moat ruins, ancient woodland and summer wildflower meadows.
South Norwood, Greater London
South Norwood Country Park and Lake Circular
South Norwood Country Park and Lake Circular is a 4km easy dog walk through 130 acres of open parkland, meadow and lake in South Norwood on the Croydon and Bromley border. Dogs are welcome off lead in the grassland and meadow areas but must be on lead near the fishing lake bank.
Clapton, Greater London
Springfield Park and River Lea Circular
Springfield Park and River Lea Circular is a 4.8km easy off-lead dog walk combining Springfield Park's Victorian terraced gardens in Clapton with the Lee Navigation towpath and Hackney Marshes in east London. River access for dogs is available at multiple towpath points.
Westminster, Greater London
St James's Park and Green Park Circular
St James's Park and Green Park Circular is a 3.5km easy on-lead dog walk through two central London Royal Parks, combining the ornamental lake and pelican colony of St James's Park with the tree-lined avenues of Green Park. Dogs must be on lead as a Royal Parks rule. This is the most central dog walk in London, 5 minutes walk from both St James's Park and Green Park Underground stations.
Stanmore, Greater London
Stanmore Country Park and Bentley Priory Combined
Stanmore Country Park and Bentley Priory Combined is a 6.4km moderate off-lead dog walk linking Stanmore Country Park, Stanmore Common and Bentley Priory Nature Reserve on the Stanmore ridge in north-west London. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout all three connected areas.
Surbiton, Greater London
Surbiton and Long Ditton Riverside Walk
Surbiton and Long Ditton Riverside Walk is a 6.5km easy off-lead dog walk along the quiet Thames towpath between Surbiton and Long Ditton in Kingston upon Thames, passing the Victorian Seething Wells waterworks with Thames bank access for dogs. This is one of the quietest Thames-side stretches in London. Surbiton station is 5 minutes from the walk start.
Sutton, Greater London
Sutton Ecology Centre and Beddington Park Walk
Sutton Ecology Centre and Beddington Park Walk is a 5km easy dog walk through 184 acres of historic deer park in Sutton, following the River Wandle through veteran oak parkland with multiple river paddling access points for dogs. Dogs are off lead in the open parkland sections. The walled garden cafe is dog-friendly outside and Hackbridge station is 10 minutes walk.
Dulwich, Greater London
Sydenham Hill Wood and Cox's Walk Circular
Sydenham Hill Wood and Cox's Walk Circular is a 4.8km easy off-lead dog walk through the largest surviving fragment of the ancient Great North Wood in south London. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the woodland and on the restored Victorian iron footbridge. A Victorian mansion ruin with a fernery pond provides water access for dogs.
Isleworth, Greater London
Syon Park and Isleworth Riverside Walk
Syon Park and Isleworth Riverside Walk is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk through the outer riparian section of Syon Park historic estate and the Thames towpath to Old Isleworth village. Dogs are welcome in the outer park riverside meadow and on the towpath. The London Apprentice at Old Isleworth is dog-friendly. Syon Lane Overground station is 15 minutes walk.
Teddington, Greater London
Teddington Lock and Bushy Park River Loop
Teddington Lock and Bushy Park River Loop is a 6km easy dog walk combining the north section of Bushy Park Royal Park with the Thames tidal limit at Teddington Lock, including the lock footbridge crossing to the Surrey bank. Dogs are off lead in most of Bushy Park outside fenced deer areas and close control near the deer herds is required. Teddington station is 10 minutes walk.
New Cross, Greater London
Telegraph Hill Park and New Cross Gate Circular
Telegraph Hill Park and New Cross Gate Circular is a 3.5km easy off-lead dog walk in New Cross, Lewisham, from the historic semaphore telegraph hill ridge with views to Canary Wharf and the City. Dogs are welcome off lead in the park and the adjacent Friendly Street Nature Reserve. The walled garden cafe is dog-friendly outside.
Silvertown, Greater London
Thames Barrier Park and Silvertown Walk
Thames Barrier Park and Silvertown Walk is a 4km easy off-lead dog walk on the Thames north bank in Silvertown, taking in the Thames Barrier riverside promenade and the dramatic modern landscape of the Royal Docks. Dogs are welcome off lead in the park's open areas. The walk has some of the most distinctive industrial waterfront scenery of any London dog walk.
Upminster, Greater London
Thames Chase Forest: Broadfields Circular
Thames Chase Forest Broadfields Circular is a 5.6km easy off-lead dog walk through community woodland and meadows in Upminster, east London, starting from the Thames Chase Forest Centre. The Forest Centre has a dog-friendly cafe, toilets and free parking.
Tooting, Greater London
Tooting Bec Common and Streatham Common Circular
Tooting Bec Common and Streatham Common Circular is a 6.5km easy off-lead dog walk across over 200 acres of connected common land in south London, combining the open grassland and woodland sections of both commons. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout with no seasonal restrictions. The Rookery cafe at Streatham Common is dog-friendly outside.
Balham, Greater London
Tooting Commons: Balham to Streatham Hill Walk
Tooting Commons Balham to Streatham Hill Walk is a 5km easy off-lead linear dog walk across the 220-acre common land corridor in south London. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout both Tooting Bec and Tooting Graveney Commons. The Long Pond at the Balham end provides safe dog swimming. Balham station at the start and Streatham Hill station at the end give easy linear access.
Tottenham, Greater London
Tottenham Marshes and Pymmes Brook Walk
Tottenham Marshes and Pymmes Brook Walk is a 5km easy dog walk through 50 hectares of grazing meadow and wetland in the Lee Valley Regional Park, north-east London. Dogs must be on lead when cattle are present on the marshes. The River Lea provides water access for dogs at towpath crossing points.
Cockfosters, Greater London
Trent Country Park: Lakeside and Meadow Circular
Trent Country Park Lakeside and Meadow Circular is an 8km easy dog walk through 400 acres of historic parkland in Cockfosters, north London. Dogs are welcome throughout the park with no blanket lead requirement. The main lake provides safe paddling access for dogs on the eastern bank, and a cafe and toilets are available at the visitor centre.
Enfield, Greater London
Turkey Brook: Myddelton House to Enfield Lock Linear
Turkey Brook Myddelton House to Enfield Lock Linear is a 6km easy off-lead dog walk following Turkey Brook through meadow and scrub from Bulls Cross to the River Lea Navigation in north-east London. Brook paddling access is available throughout.
Twickenham, Greater London
Twickenham Riverside and Marble Hill Park Walk
Twickenham Riverside and Marble Hill Park Walk is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk combining the 66-acre English Heritage park of Marble Hill with the Thames towpath in Twickenham. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the park grounds. The Barmy Arms pub at the Embankment is dog-friendly and Twickenham station is 10 minutes walk.
Ilford, Greater London
Valentines Park Circular
Valentines Park Circular is a 3.5km easy dog walk through a 136-acre Victorian park in Ilford, east London, with an ornamental lake, formal gardens and a riverside woodland section along the River Loxford. Dogs are welcome off lead in the woodland and open grass sections but must be on lead in the formal garden areas.
Hackney, Greater London
Victoria Park: Full Perimeter and Lake Walk
Victoria Park Full Perimeter and Lake Walk is a 5km easy dog walk through 213 acres of Victorian parkland in Hackney, east London, with a designated fenced off-lead area in the north-east corner and ornamental lake access on the south shore. The Crown Gate Cafe is fully dog-friendly. Lead required throughout the rest of the park.
Walthamstow, Greater London
Walthamstow Marshes and Lee Valley Linear Walk
Walthamstow Marshes Lee Valley Linear Walk is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk across 88 acres of traditional hay meadow and river bank in Walthamstow. Dogs are welcome on the marshes and the navigation towpath. Note that the adjacent Walthamstow Wetlands is closed to pet dogs.
Walthamstow, Greater London
Walthamstow Village and Lloyd Park Circular
Walthamstow Village and Lloyd Park Circular is a 5.2km easy dog walk combining the William Morris Gallery grounds at Lloyd Park with the historic streets of Walthamstow Village and the perimeter of Walthamstow Wetlands in east London. Dogs are welcome on lead throughout.
Wandsworth, Greater London
Wandsworth Common: Three Ponds Circuit
Wandsworth Common Three Ponds Circuit is a 4.5km easy off-lead dog walk across 175 acres of open common land in Wandsworth, looping all three ponds with swimming access at the northernmost pond. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the common with no seasonal restrictions. Wandsworth Common Overground station is 5 minutes walk.
Wanstead, Greater London
Wanstead Flats and Wanstead Park Circular
Wanstead Flats and Wanstead Park Circular is a 7km moderate off-lead dog walk in east London, combining open common grassland with the ornamental lakes and woodland of a 17th-century formal landscape, managed by the City of London Corporation. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout both areas.
South Mimms, Greater London
Watling Chase and South Mimms Circular
Watling Chase South Mimms Circular is a 7km easy off-lead dog walk through community forest, ancient woodland and farmland meadow on the Hertfordshire boundary north of Barnet. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the forest and meadow sections. Parking in South Mimms village with public transport access from Potters Bar station.
Enfield, Greater London
Whitewebbs Park: Lake and Woodland Circular
Whitewebbs Park Lake and Woodland Circular is a 5.6km easy dog walk through 290 acres of open parkland, woodland and two lakes in northern Enfield. Dogs are welcome off lead in the grassland and woodland sections, with swimming access at the larger lake. The Whitewebbs Inn within the park is dog-friendly in the garden.
Wimbledon, Greater London
Wimbledon Common: Queensmere and Beverley Brook Loop
The Wimbledon Common Queensmere and Beverley Brook Loop is a 3.5km easy dog walk through woodland in south-west London, passing Queensmere Pond and a chalk stream with shallow crossings for dogs to paddle. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout with no seasonal restrictions.
Wimbledon, Greater London
Wimbledon Common: Stag Bog and Caesar's Camp Walk
Wimbledon Common Stag Bog and Caesar's Camp Walk is a 9.7km moderate off-lead dog walk covering the full breadth of the 1,100-acre common, from the Windmill to the Iron Age hill fort at Caesar's Camp, through ancient woodland, heathland and the boggy terrain of Stag Bog. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout. Navigation confidence is needed for this route.
Wimbledon, Greater London
Wimbledon Common: Windmill to Caesar's Well Circular
The Wimbledon Common Windmill to Caesar's Well Circular is a 6.4km moderate dog walk across 460 hectares of open heathland and ancient woodland in south-west London. Dogs are welcome off lead across the entire Common with no seasonal restrictions, making it one of London's most reliably off-lead dog walks.
Wimbledon, Greater London
Wimbledon Park and All England Club Perimeter Walk
Wimbledon Park and All England Club Perimeter Walk is a 4km easy off-lead dog walk around the lake and open space adjacent to the Wimbledon tennis complex in Merton, with views of the All England Club grounds and lake access for dogs at the south bank. The park cafe is dog-friendly outside. Wimbledon Park Underground station is 5 minutes walk.
Stoke Newington, Greater London
Woodberry Wetlands and Clissold Park Circular
Woodberry Wetlands and Clissold Park Circular is a 5.5km easy dog walk combining an 11-hectare London Wildlife Trust wetland reserve with Clissold Park's Victorian parkland in Stoke Newington, north-east London. Dogs on lead throughout Woodberry Wetlands; off lead in Clissold Park grassland. The reservoir provides wide water views throughout.
East Acton, Greater London
Wormwood Scrubs and Little Wormwood Scrubs Walk
Wormwood Scrubs and Little Wormwood Scrubs Walk is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk across 180 acres of open acid grassland Local Nature Reserve in Hammersmith and Fulham, one of the largest flat open spaces in west inner London. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout both spaces. Harlesden Overground station is 15 minutes walk.
Hayes, Greater London
Yeading Brook Meadows and Gutteridge Wood Walk
Yeading Brook Meadows and Gutteridge Wood Walk is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk through a Local Nature Reserve of unimproved wet meadow and 21 acres of ancient oak-hornbeam woodland in Hayes, west London. Brook paddling access is available throughout the meadow sections.
Lyndhurst, Hampshire
New Forest: Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary Walk
The New Forest Bolderwood walk is a 4-mile route through ancient woodland to the Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary. Dogs must remain on leads throughout to protect deer and ground-nesting birds. Fallow deer can often be seen at close range.
Meonstoke, Hampshire
Old Winchester Hill and Meon Valley
The Old Winchester Hill walk is a 5.5-mile route combining the Iron Age hillfort and its 360-degree views with the Meon Valley below. Five stiles make this better suited to medium and large dogs.
Glencoe Village, Highland
Glencoe: Signal Rock and River Coe
The Glencoe Signal Rock and River Coe walk is a 4.5-mile route through ancient oak woodland in one of Scotland's most historically significant and visually dramatic glens.
Aviemore, Highland
Loch an Eilein Circular
Loch an Eilein in the Cairngorms National Park is a 4.5-mile circular walk through ancient Caledonian pine forest around a loch with a ruined island castle. Suitable for all dog sizes.
Whitstable, Kent
Blean Woods Nature Reserve
Blean Woods near Whitstable is one of southern England's largest ancient oak woodlands. This 5-mile dog walk follows well-marked trails through the RSPB nature reserve, with dogs welcome on leads in sensitive areas and off-lead on many paths.
Hever, Kent
Hever Castle Estate Walk
The Hever Castle Estate Walk is a 3.5-mile circular route through Wealden woodland and River Eden meadows in Kent. Dogs are welcome throughout, and the historic castle grounds can be visited for a small additional fee.
Folkestone, Kent
North Downs Way: Folkestone to Etchinghill
This 6.5-mile North Downs Way route from Folkestone to Etchinghill offers panoramic English Channel views across chalk downland and woodland. Note there are 4 stiles on this route, making it less suitable for very large or elderly dogs.
Dymchurch, Kent
Romney Marsh Circular from Dymchurch
This flat 5.5-mile circular walk from Dymchurch explores the unique landscape of Romney Marsh in Kent. Starting from the dog-friendly beach, the route crosses open marshland with no stiles and minimal elevation, making it ideal for puppies and senior dogs.
Whitstable, Kent
The Tank Trail, Whitstable
The Tank Trail is a flat 4.2-mile coastal dog walk from Whitstable Harbour to Tankerton Slopes in Kent. Dogs are welcome off-lead along the beach outside summer restricted hours, with dog-friendly pubs and cafes along the route.
Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
Holkham Beach and Pinewoods
Holkham Beach is one of England's finest coastal dog walks -- a 5-mile route through ancient pinewoods to a vast, flat sandy beach with year-round dog access. Suitable for all dog sizes.
Ludham, Norfolk
How Hill and the Norfolk Broads
The How Hill and Norfolk Broads walk is a flat 4-mile circular route through the Broads National Park following the River Ant and drainage channels. Entirely flat and suitable for all dog sizes.
Goathland, North Yorkshire
Goathland Moors Circular
The Goathland Moors Circular is a 6-mile walk from the North York Moors village of Goathland, crossing open heather moorland and descending to the Mallyan Spout waterfall. Note 3 stiles on this route. Heather peaks in late August.
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Harrogate Valley Gardens and The Stray
This 3.2-mile Harrogate walk combines the 17-acre Valley Gardens with The Stray, 200 acres of protected common land where dogs can run off-lead. The route is entirely flat and suitable for all dog sizes, puppies and senior dogs.
Malham, North Yorkshire
Malham Cove and Gordale Scar Circular
The Malham Cove and Gordale Scar Circular is a 5.8-mile walk through some of the Yorkshire Dales' most dramatic limestone scenery. Dogs must be kept on leads near livestock. Six stiles make this route better suited to medium and large dogs.
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Ripon Canal and River Ure Circular
The Ripon Canal and River Ure Circular is a flat 4.5-mile walk following the canal towpath and riverside meadows in North Yorkshire. Entirely flat with good path surfaces, it is suitable for all dog sizes including puppies and senior dogs.
Whitby, North Yorkshire
Whitby Abbey Headland and Beach Walk
The Whitby Abbey Headland and Beach Walk is a 4-mile route taking in the dramatic abbey ruins, clifftop views from the famous 199 steps, and Whitby's long sandy beach where dogs can run off-lead year-round outside restricted summer hours.
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Bamburgh Beach and Castle Coastal Walk
The Bamburgh Beach and Castle Coastal Walk is a flat 5-mile route along one of England's finest sandy beaches with Bamburgh Castle as a constant backdrop. Dogs can run off-lead on the beach throughout the year.
Once Brewed, Northumberland
Hadrian's Wall: Steel Rigg to Housesteads
The Hadrian's Wall walk from Steel Rigg to Housesteads is a 6-mile route along the Whin Sill crags with the Roman wall throughout. Dogs welcome. Housesteads Fort is the best-preserved Roman fort on the wall.
Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Blenheim Palace Great Park
The Blenheim Palace Great Park walk is a 5-mile route through Capability Brown's designed landscape around the UNESCO World Heritage estate. Dogs are welcome throughout the park. Ancient parkland with deer, the Great Lake, and views of the palace make this one of Oxfordshire's finest dog walks.
St Davids, Pembrokeshire
St Davids Head Coastal Walk
The St Davids Head walk is a 5.5-mile section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path rounding the dramatic headland with views to Ramsey Island and Pembrokeshire islands. Best suited to medium and large dogs.
Stafford, Staffordshire
Cannock Chase: Brocton Coppice and Marquis Drive Walk
Cannock Chase Brocton Coppice and Marquis Drive Walk is a 7km easy off-lead dog walk through ancient sessile oak woodland and heathland on the eastern Chase, with a Sherbrook stream ford crossing for dogs. Dogs are off lead throughout. Brocton Coppice is one of the finest ancient oak woodlands in the Midlands with wood warbler and pied flycatcher breeding.
Cannock, Staffordshire
Cannock Chase: Sherbrook Valley and Glacial Boulder Walk
Cannock Chase Sherbrook Valley and Glacial Boulder Walk is an 8km moderate off-lead dog walk through the AONB heathland and valley woodland of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire, including the Sherbrook stream for dog paddling and the landmark Glacial Boulder. Dogs are welcome off lead on public access land throughout. Deer are present on the Chase and close control is required.
Kinver, Staffordshire
Kinver Edge: Holy Austin Rock Houses and Ridge Walk
Kinver Edge Holy Austin Rock Houses and Ridge Walk is a 6km moderate off-lead dog walk along the National Trust heathland ridge in Staffordshire, visiting the rock-face cliff dwellings of Holy Austin Rock Houses, inhabited until 1953, and following the heather ridge to the summit trig point. Dogs are welcome off lead on the heathland. The Stag pub in Kinver village is dog-friendly.
Dunwich, Suffolk
Dunwich Heath and Beach Walk
The Dunwich Heath and Beach Walk is a 4.5-mile route combining National Trust heathland with a long dog-friendly shingle beach on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Dogs have year-round beach access. The NT tearoom welcomes dogs on its terrace.
Southwold, Suffolk
Southwold Harbour and River Blyth
The Southwold Harbour and River Blyth walk is a flat 4-mile circular route from Southwold Pier along the dog-friendly beach to the harbour, returning via the River Blyth. One of Suffolk's most dog-friendly towns with year-round beach access.
Dorking, Surrey
Box Hill and the River Mole Stepping Stones
The Box Hill and River Mole walk is a 5.5-mile circular route in the Surrey Hills combining the famous Box Hill viewpoint with the River Mole stepping stones. Suitable for all dog sizes. The stepping stones may be impassable after heavy rain.
Coldharbour, Surrey
Leith Hill and Rhododendron Wood
The Leith Hill walk is a 5-mile National Trust route to the highest point in south-east England at 294 metres. The surrounding woodland is renowned for its rhododendron display in May. Dogs are welcome throughout the extensive trail network.
Moseley, West Midlands
Moseley Bog and Joy's Wood Nature Reserve Walk
Moseley Bog and Joy's Wood Nature Reserve Walk is a 3.5km easy dog walk through a 7.5-hectare ancient alder carr woodland and wetland in Moseley, Birmingham, famously a childhood haunt of J.R.R. Tolkien. Dogs are welcome in the nature reserve with close control on the narrow boardwalks. The Sarehole Mill stream provides dog water access in the Joy's Wood section.
West Bromwich, West Midlands
Sandwell Valley Country Park: Swan Pool Circular
Sandwell Valley Country Park Swan Pool Circular is a 5.5km easy dog walk through a 1,700-acre country park in the West Midlands, with dog swimming access at Swan Pool. Dogs are off lead in the main country park sections but lead required near livestock at Forge Mill Farm and in the adjacent RSPB nature reserve. The visitor centre cafe is dog-friendly outside.
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Sutton Park: Banners Gate and Powell's Pool Loop
Sutton Park Banners Gate and Powell's Pool Loop is a 6.5km easy off-lead dog walk through the wilder northern section of Sutton Park, covering intact heathland plateau and the remote Powell's Pool. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout. This northern section is quieter and more genuinely wild than the southern park sections, with excellent bilberry heathland and wide views across the Staffordshire plain.
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Sutton Park: Longmoor Valley and Bracebridge Pool Walk
Sutton Park Longmoor Valley and Bracebridge Pool Walk is an 8.5km easy off-lead dog walk through one of the largest urban parks in Europe, a 2,400-acre National Nature Reserve in Sutton Coldfield. Dogs are welcome off lead across the heathland, pools and woodland. Bracebridge Pool provides excellent dog swimming from the grass banks. This is the primary dog walking destination in the West Midlands.
Stourbridge, Worcestershire
Clent Hills: Walton Hill and Four Stones Walk
Clent Hills Walton Hill and Four Stones Walk is a 7.5km moderate dog walk on National Trust hillside in Worcestershire, climbing to the 315-metre summit with panoramic views from the Malvern Hills to the Cotswolds. Dogs are welcome off lead on open hillside but close control required near grazing livestock. The Four Stones folly is a landmark feature. National Trust cafe dog-friendly outside.
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Lickey Hills Country Park: Beacon Hill Circular
Lickey Hills Beacon Hill Circular is a 6.5km moderate off-lead dog walk to the 297-metre summit of Beacon Hill in Worcestershire, through ancient oak woodland and bilberry heathland. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout the 524-acre country park. The visitor centre cafe is dog-friendly outside. Barnt Green railway station is 1.5km from the start.
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Waseley Hills Country Park: Windmill Hill Circular
Waseley Hills Country Park Windmill Hill Circular is a 5.5km moderate dog walk to the 290-metre summit of Windmill Hill in Worcestershire, through grazed hillside with views to the Malvern Hills and Clent Hills. Close control near livestock is required throughout. The visitor centre cafe is dog-friendly outside.
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