Dog-friendly Askham and around

Pub DOGS WELCOME

The Queen's Head

CA10 2PF

A Lowther estate pub on the green at Askham, with a copper-topped bar, wood-fired pizzas and no need to book. The owners keep dogs themselves: well-behaved ones are welcome in the pub and every bedroom is dog-friendly, with a welcome pack that includes a treat and a walk map.

In the bar Treats

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The Punchbowl Inn

CA10 2PF

The Punchbowl Inn is a pub in Askham. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

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Castle Cafe

CA10 2HH

Castle Cafe is a place to eat in Askham. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

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6.3 MI · LOOP

Askham Fell and the Cockpit stone circle

Askham

6.3MILES

2:56TIME

250mCLIMB

90%OFF-ROAD

Livestock — leads on

Six and a quarter miles and about three hours for 250 metres of climb, up the broad green track from Askham onto the open limestone commons and out to the Cockpit, a Bronze Age ring on the old Roman road above Ullswater. It starts on the wide green in Askham village, where there is free roadside parking for a couple of dozen cars either side of the green - the only free parking of its kind this close to Ullswater. The going is short dry turf on ancient tracks, easy for a dog and with big open views, but this is unfenced common grazed by sheep and Fell ponies all year, the ground holds nesting curlew and lapwing from April to July when leads are essential, and there is no water at all on the fell.

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Askham Hall

CA10 2PF

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Attraction 0.8 mi SOME LIMITS

Lowther Castle and Gardens

Lowther · CA10 2HH

The shell of a vast Georgian castle with 130 acres of gardens grown back through the ruins, plus a courtyard cafe and one of the best adventure playgrounds in the north. The estate asks you to bring your dogs on leads, and they can go round the ruins and the gardens with you.

Pub 2.7 mi DOGS WELCOME

The Sun Inn

Pooley Bridge · CA10 2NN

In the bar In the dining room Water bowls Treats

The village pub at the northern tip of Ullswater, with a beer garden, cask ales and a kitchen that runs all day in season. Dogs are welcome in the whole pub rather than a corner of it, and water bowls and treats are always behind the bar.

Restaurant 2.7 mi DOGS WELCOME

Granny Dowbekins Tearooms

Pooley Bridge · CA10 2NP

A tearoom by the bridge at Pooley Bridge with a garden room over the River Eamont and home baking that justifies the queue. Dogs are welcome in all their spaces, and they cater for most diets besides.

7.8 MI · LOOP

Livestock — leads on Water bowls

Heughscar Hill and the Ullswater Way from Pooley Bridge

Pooley Bridge

7.8MILES

3:34TIME

260mCLIMB

88%OFF-ROAD

Seven and three quarter miles and three and a half hours for 260 metres of climb: the Roman road out of Pooley Bridge onto the limestone shoulder of Heughscar Hill, past the Cockpit stone circle and back along the Ullswater Way above the lake. It starts at the Dunmallard car park on the far side of Pooley Bridge, which is paid, holds around 100 cars and fills by half past ten in summer; the Ullswater Steamers pier is five minutes away and takes dogs, which opens up a one-way version. The fell is dry turf and old track, kind on paws, and the lake shore at the end gives a swim, but the whole hill is unfenced common with sheep and nesting waders in spring, and the Ullswater Way passes through several grazed farm fields.

Attraction 3.3 mi SOME LIMITS

Rheged

Penrith

A grass-roofed visitor centre built into a hillside on the edge of Penrith, with independent shops, a deli, a cinema and a large cafe: the wet-day answer for the northern Lakes. Dogs are allowed in the foyer, the deli, all the shops and the lower booths of the cafe, but not in the gallery, the design shop or the childrens area.

5.7 MI · LOOP

Livestock — leads on Water bowls Off-lead allowed

Brougham Castle and Brougham Hall from Penrith

Penrith

5.7MILES

2:25TIME

80mCLIMB

80%OFF-ROAD

Five and three quarter miles and about two and a half hours on almost flat ground, out of Penrith along the Eamont to the red sandstone keep of Brougham Castle and back by Brougham Hall's craft yards. It starts in Penrith town centre, ten minutes from the station on the West Coast main line, and the town's Sandgate and Bluebell Lane car parks are paid but inexpensive. The riverside path is level, shaded and gives constant water access, and dogs are welcome in the outer grounds of Brougham Hall and in its courtyard cafes; the field paths between are grazed by cattle in summer, there are two narrow squeeze stiles, and a quarter mile of the return uses the verge of a busy lane.

2.7 MI · LOOP

Off-lead allowed Livestock — leads on

Penrith Beacon and Beacon Hill

Penrith

2.7MILES

1:15TIME

100mCLIMB

92%OFF-ROAD

Two and three quarter miles and an hour and a quarter, a hundred metres of climb through the beech plantation to the little pyramid-roofed beacon tower above the town, with the north Pennines on one side and the Lakeland fells on the other. It starts at the Cold Springs community nature reserve on Beacon Edge, where there is free roadside parking for about a dozen cars; from the town centre it is a fifteen-minute walk uphill instead. Most of the route is inside enclosed woodland where a dog can be off the lead, and the reserve at the bottom has open grassland, but the woods are shared with local dog walkers and the summit clearing gives out onto grazed fields - the lead goes on at the top gate.

Attraction 9.0 mi DOGS WELCOME

Ullswater 'Steamers'

Glenridding · CA11 0US

Historic vessels working between Glenridding, Howtown, Aira Force and Pooley Bridge, and the neatest way to walk the Ullswater Way one-way. It is a dog-friendly attraction and dogs travel on the boats with you; the Howtown to Glenridding shore path is the classic sailing-and-walking combination.

Stay 0.9 mi NOT CHECKED YET

Whitbysteads Farm Bed and Breakfast

Helton · CA10 2PG

Whitbysteads Farm Bed and Breakfast is a place to stay in Helton. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Restaurant 1.0 mi NOT CHECKED YET

Vintage Tea Rooms

Lowther · CA10 2HH

Vintage Tea Rooms is a place to eat in Lowther. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Stay 1.5 mi NOT CHECKED YET

Johnby Hall Studio

Lowther

Surrounded by the North Pennines (15.5 miles) the Vale of Eden (12 miles) and the Lake District (4.5 miles) this beautiful former arts and crafts artist s studio makes a wonderful base for a couple or small family exploring this spellbinding part of Cumbria. Nearby attractions and landmarks include the Aira Force Waterfall (9 miles) the magnificent lake of Ullswater (7 miles) Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens (7 miles) Lowther Castle and Gardens (12 miles) and the beautiful Tarn Moss National Nature Reserve (5 miles). There are miles of memorable walks and cycle trails throughout the area with the Mell Fells nearby (8 miles). The bustling town of Penrith (6.5 miles) has a great range of pubs restaurants and independent shops. Originally a 17th-century granary before being converted into an artist s studio the property now makes a cosy and welcoming holiday cottage. Entering the property the light and relaxing lounge provides a wonderful space for you to unwind in. Featuring plenty of comfortable seating a Smart TV sumptuous textiles and antique furniture the lounge is perfect for snuggling up in at the end of a fabulous day out. There s even a grand piano for budding pianists. The lounge also has a sofa bed - please request at time of booking. Exploring further the fresh and attractive kitchen/diner is perfect for preparing and sharing your favourite family meals. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher fridge oven hob and washing machine. The ground floor is also home to a shower room complete with shower and WC. Open-tread stairs with a rope handrail lead up to the bedroom where you will find exposed beams antique furniture and two comfortable beds: one king-size and a single. Outside you are welcome to explore the extensive gardens and grounds of the estate. The gardens are perfect for a morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening or you can discover the shared grounds which feature a summer house with beautiful views woodland for your canine companions to enjoy and a walled orchard with apples damsons quinces and medlars. Housing a working farm the estate also has a number of pigs and you will also find pheasants chickens and ducks roaming about. Need to know: 1 family bedroom with king size and additional single bed which can be made up on request. Ground floor shower room with shower and WC. Dishwasher, fridge, fan oven, halogen hob, washing machine. Biomass central heating. Smart TV, grand piano. Wi Fi included. Extensive shared gardens with walled orchard and woodland. 4 dogs welcome free of charge. Ample off road parking. Pub 1.5 miles. Guests can breakfast in the Great Hall at Johnby by prior arrangement with the owners. If you require use of the single bed in the master bedroom please request this at the time of booking. Please note, there are other dogs onsite.

Pub 1.7 mi NOT CHECKED YET

The Squirrel Inn

Clifton

The Squirrel Inn is a pub in Clifton. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Pub 1.9 mi NOT CHECKED YET

Lowther Castle Inn

Penrith · CA10 2HX

Lowther Castle Inn is a pub in Penrith. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Restaurant 1.9 mi NOT CHECKED YET

Abbot Lodge Ice Cream Farm

Lowther

Abbot Lodge Ice Cream Farm is a place to eat in Lowther. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.