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Lanty Slee

LA22 9JB

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Bull Close Cottage North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £620

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Bridge View Retreat North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £346

Newton Halt North North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £403

Roxys Cottage North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £408

Cobble Cottage Retreat North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £482

Bobby Lott Hall Cottage North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £494

Bewick North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £501

Walla Crag North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £526

Osprey Cottage Portinscale North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £565

3 Dukes Cottage North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £567

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Slates Coffee and Kitchen

LA22 9HP

Slates Coffee and Kitchen is a place to eat in Elterwater. 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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Stove Restaurant & Bar

LA22 9JD

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Slater's Bridge and Colwith Force from Elterwater

Elterwater · LA22 9HP

4.6MILES

2:09TIME

190mCLIMB

86%OFF-ROAD

Four and a half miles and about two and a quarter hours through Little Langdale: quarry road out of Elterwater, the slate slab of Slater's Bridge over the Brathay, then the woodland path down to Colwith Force before returning by Skelwith. Start at the National Trust car park in Elterwater village, which is small - perhaps 40 spaces - paid, and reliably full by nine on a fine weekend; the Langdale Rambler bus from Ambleside stops in the village. Plenty of river for a dog to drink and swim in and the quarry tracks are enclosed, but Slater's Bridge is a narrow slab with no handrail and a drop either side, so short lead across it, and the Little Langdale fields are grazed by Herdwicks year round.

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The Britannia Inn

LA22 9HP

The inn on the green at Elterwater, with the Cumbria Way and the Langdale valley starting from the door. Dogs stay in the bedrooms free of charge, on the clear condition that they stay off the beds.

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The Eltermere Inn

LA22 9HY

A quiet country house inn looking over its own tarn towards Lingmoor, at the mouth of Great Langdale. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to stay in some of the bedrooms, and muddy boots are expected rather than tolerated; the inn asks you to sign its dog policy when you book.

Brimstone Hotel

Brimstone Hotel is a place to stay in Elterwater. 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.

Bull Close Cottage

Nestled in the peaceful hamlet of Skelwith Fold this charming prospect is tucked away from the hustle and bustle but within easy reach of the South Lakes. Surrounded by beautiful countryside there are fantastic walking opportunities to enjoy all around so pull on your boots and take to those dramatic fells. Why not enjoy a circular walk around Loughrigg Tarn (2.5 miles) or follow the riverside path to picturesque Elterwater (2.5 miles)? Also good for a day trip and a photo opportunity is the pretty village of Chapel Stile (3 miles) which is the gateway to the magnificent Langdale Valley. For a lovely walks out on the fell tops Wansfell Pike (4.5 miles) and the challenging Fairfield Horseshoe (4.5 miles) are an absolute must for avid hikers. Other local highlights in the area include the busy town of Ambleside (3 miles). With its array of outdoor and independent shops two independent cinemas/restaurants cafes and shops it s perfect for a spot of retail therapy. Neighbouring Bowness-on-Windermere (7.5 miles) is home to The World of Beatrix Potter; tie your trip in with a visit to her former home at Hill Top (5.5 miles) which is managed by the National Trust. Why not catch the ferry across Windermere to gorgeous Hawkshead (3.5 miles)? Head north to Keswick (19 miles) the adventure capital of The Lakes where you can climb Skiddaw from or embark on pleasant strolls around nearby Derwentwater. On arrival at this dog-friendly terraced cottage sleeping four guests and two dogs in comfort you will encounter a very cosy living room (beware of the step up). With ample seating centring around the cosy wood burner feature fireplace and TV this room is bursting with character. The wood beam ceiling adds to the rustic feel of the room which also has a sunny book nook complete with rocking chair. The impressive spacious kitchen comes complete with all the mod-cons you could ever need to whip up some fine meals for all your guests. The adjoining dining room has a light and airy aspect and the dining table has seating for four. Upstairs you will find two restful bedrooms - a master with wood panelled walls and a view of the surrounding hills from the window. The second bedroom is a cosy twin. Close by is the bathroom with shower cubicle and WC. To the front of the property is a small enclosed front garden. There is allocated on-street parking for two cars in a layby opposite the cottage for convenience. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 double, 1 twin. 1 bathroom with shower cubicle and WC. Electric oven with induction hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer TV in lounge. Washing machine and tumble dryer. Wi Fi included. Book nook. Rear garden with outdoor furniture. Beware of the step up into living room. Allocated on street parking for 2 cars in a layby opposite the property. Shops, pubs and restaurants 1 mile away.

Elterwater Barn

LA22 9HY

Elterwater Barn is a place to stay in Elterwater. 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.

Elterwater Hall Apartment

LA22 9HY

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Langdale Hotel

Langdale Hotel is a place to stay in Elterwater. 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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The Daffodil Hotel and Spa

Grasmere · LA22 9PR

A Crerar hotel on the shore road with Grasmere lake below and Loughrigg Terrace a walk away. Dogs stay in dog-friendly bedrooms, bowls are provided, and the kitchen will usually arrange dining so your dog can stay with you; ask when booking. Assistance dogs stay free.

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Silver How from Grasmere

Grasmere · LA22 9SW

3.8MILES

2:40TIME

380mCLIMB

82%OFF-ROAD

VERIFIED 30 JUL 2026 VIEW WALK ›

The fell that fills the west window of Grasmere, and a far shorter day than Helm Crag or Easedale for the same view down the lake to Windermere. The path leaves Red Bank Road by the walled lane at Kelbarrow and climbs steadily onto the shoulder, with the drop into Great Langdale opening beyond the top. The return swings north-east over the rough ground above Allan Bank and comes down into the village behind the church. Every yard above the last wall is grazed Herdwick ground, so this is a lead walk once the tarmac ends.

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Alcock Tarn from Town End

Grasmere · LA22 9SH

3MILES

2:20TIME

350mCLIMB

88%OFF-ROAD

VERIFIED 30 JUL 2026 VIEW WALK ›

A steep short pull out of Town End to a small dammed tarn on the shoulder of Heron Pike, with Grasmere and Rydal Water both laid out below. The climb goes up through the birches behind Dove Cottage and past the old Greenhead Gill workings, all on a made path but relentless for the first half hour. The tarn is shallow and reedy and the ground beside it is boggy after rain. The descent turns down Greenhead Gill and comes out on the A591 by the Swan, so watch the last few hundred yards for traffic.

Pub 1.8 mi DOGS WELCOME

Tweedies Bar and Lodge

Grasmere · LA22 9SW

The bar of Dale Lodge, and the most useful room in Grasmere after a wet day on Helm Crag: a big beer list, a proper fire and a lawn to spread out on. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the garden, and stay in the ground-floor boutique bedrooms and mews suites on the understanding that they are with you at all times.

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Easedale Tarn and Far Easedale from Grasmere

Grasmere

6.6MILES

3:41TIME

400mCLIMB

88%OFF-ROAD

Six and a half miles round, close to four hours, on a stone-pitched path that climbs beside Sourmilk Gill to the tarn and then comes back down the quieter Far Easedale valley. It starts from Grasmere village and follows Easedale Road out; Stock Lane and Broadgate car parks are both paid and both queue on summer afternoons, so the 555 bus from Ambleside or Keswick is the easier arrival. The tarn is the reason to bring a dog - clean shallow water at the outflow and no boat traffic - but the valley floor is working hill farm with sheep and lambs from March, the gill crossing at Stythwaite Steps runs deep after rain, and a big dog will need a hand over one narrow slotted stile on the Far Easedale side.

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Helm Crag from Grasmere

Grasmere

4.6MILES

2:26TIME

300mCLIMB

88%OFF-ROAD

Four and a half miles and 300 metres of climb, about two and a half hours: a well-repaired zigzag out of Easedale onto the rocky crest known as the Lion and the Lamb, returning by the bridleway under Gibson Knott. Start from Broadgate car park in Grasmere and take Easedale Road; there is no roadside parking at the foot of the fell and the lane is a residents' bottleneck, so park in the village. The summit rocks are the one honest caveat - the final few metres to the true top involve a hands-on step up that most dogs cannot do and none should be lifted over, but the plateau just below is a fine turning point, and the whole fell is grazed so leads throughout.

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Round Grasmere lake by Red Bank

Grasmere

4.4MILES

2:02TIME

170mCLIMB

76%OFF-ROAD

Four and a half miles and a shade over two hours, the standard Grasmere circuit: field paths to the lake foot, the shore path under Loughrigg, then the Red Bank lane and the woods back into the village. It starts at the Broadgate car park in the middle of Grasmere, and because it is a lane-and-shore route rather than a fell walk it stays usable in poor weather when the tops are out. The lake has two proper shingle entries where dogs swim from, the woodland on the western side is dog-friendly through and through, but Red Bank is a narrow tarmac lane with no pavement and a steady trickle of cars, so that half mile needs a short lead.

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VERIFIED 30 JUL 2026 VIEW WALK ›

Broadgate Meadow, St Oswald's and the River Rothay

Grasmere · LA22 9TA

1.6MILES

45mTIME

25mCLIMB

65%OFF-ROAD

Off-lead allowed

The flat village loop in Grasmere, done on the days when Easedale is under cloud. From the Broadgate Meadow car park the lane runs down to St Oswald's churchyard, where Wordsworth is buried, and the riverside path follows the Rothay upstream past the gingerbread shop end of the village. At Goody Bridge you cross and come back along Easedale Road to Broadgate. The council's dogs order excludes dogs from the Broadgate Meadow play area and the High Fieldside play area, both in the village, but puts no lead requirement on the meadow or the riverside path.

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Lingmoor Fell and Side Pike from Great Langdale

Langdale

8.2MILES

4:05TIME

450mCLIMB

92%OFF-ROAD

Eight and a quarter miles, 450 metres of climb and a good four hours: the long heathery back of Lingmoor Fell between the two Langdales, then the col below Side Pike and down the valley path past the campsite. Start from the National Trust Stickle Ghyll car park at the head of Great Langdale, paid, around 100 spaces and reliably full by half past nine; the 516 Langdale Rambler from Ambleside drops at the door. The fell is honest walking rather than scrambling, but there is one famous squeeze - the gap between rock and wall on Side Pike itself - which a big dog cannot get through, so take the bypass path below it; the whole ridge is grazed and the wall on the crest is topped with wire in places.

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The Swan at Grasmere

Grasmere · LA22 9RF

VERIFIED 30 JUL 2026 VIEW ›

The old coaching inn on the Keswick Road at the north end of Grasmere, at the foot of the Greenhead Gill path onto Stone Arthur and Fairfield. The Inn Collection Group publishes the terms plainly: up to two dogs per room at £15 per dog per night, added during the booking process. Dog-friendly rooms are a designated subset rather than the whole house, so book the dog on rather than turning up with one. It is a five-minute walk into the village and about ten to the lake shore at Red Bank.

Stay 2.3 mi SOME LIMITS

The Forest Side

Grasmere · LA22 9RN

A Michelin-starred Victorian house on the Keswick road out of Grasmere, with twenty bedrooms and a kitchen garden behind. Dogs stay in the designated dog-friendly bedrooms rather than anywhere in the house, which keeps the restaurant side of things straightforward.

Stay 2.4 mi SOME LIMITS

Traveller's Rest Inn

Grasmere · LA22 9RR

VERIFIED 30 JUL 2026 VIEW ›

The old inn on the A591 north of Grasmere village, on the pull up towards Dunmail Raise and handy for the Greenhead Gill and Helm Crag paths. The operator's accommodation page states that pets are accepted in the Standard Double rooms and in one of the Twin rooms only, so the dog decides which room you get. The King Double and Superior King rooms are not listed as taking pets. Availability of the dog-friendly twin should be checked before booking rather than on arrival.

Stay 2.6 mi SOME LIMITS

The Yan at Broadrayne

Grasmere · LA22 9RU

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A working hill farm turned rooms-and-bistro on the A591 above Mill Bridge, about a mile north of Grasmere village and straight onto the Helvellyn and Fairfield ground. Its published dog page sets out the arrangement in detail: dogs are allowed in the bistro as well as the bedrooms, on a lead in all public areas, and the charge is £20 per dog per stay. Dog towels, poo bags, a wash station and a welcome treat are provided. The numbers differ by unit, so check which room you are booking before you turn up with two dogs.

VERIFIED 30 JUL 2026 VIEW ›

Pub 2.6 mi SOME LIMITS

The Drunken Duck Inn

Barngates · LA22 0NG

A famous crossroads inn on the fell above Ambleside, with its own Barngates Brewery and tarns to walk to from the door. Dogs are welcome in the bar without fuss and in some areas of the restaurant if you note it when booking; exactly one bedroom takes a dog, by prior arrangement.

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