Dog-friendly Matlock and around

Aldwark Artisan Ales

DE4 4HW

Aldwark Artisan Ales is a pub in Matlock. 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.

Barley Mow

DE4 2AY

Barley Mow is a pub on The Dale, Matlock. 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.

Bentley Brook Brewery

DE4 5EX

Bentley Brook Brewery is a pub on Lumsdale, Matlock. 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.

Bentley Brook Taproom

DE4 5EW

Bentley Brook Taproom is a pub on Lumsdale Road, Matlock. 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.

Bradmans

DE4 3LW

Bradmans is a pub on Dale Road, Matlock. 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.

Bulan

DE4 3LU

Bulan is a pub on Dale Road, Matlock. 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.

Cliff Inn

DE4 5DP

Cliff Inn is a pub on Town End, Matlock. 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.

Conservative Club

Conservative Club is a pub in Matlock. 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.

Duke Of York

DE4 2BW

Duke Of York is a pub on Main Street, Matlock. 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.

Duke of Wellington

DE4 3GX

Duke of Wellington is a pub on Wellington Street, Matlock. 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.

Edgefold Club

DE4 3NJ

Edgefold Club is a pub on Edgefold Road, Matlock. 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.

Farmers' View

DE4 3ED

Farmers' View is a pub on Hazel Grove, Matlock. 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.

Flying Childers

DE4 2LW

Flying Childers is a pub on Main Road, Matlock. 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.

Forester's Bar & Restaurant

DE4 5LN

Forester's Bar & Restaurant is a pub on Darwin Forest, Matlock. 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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Restaurants & cafés · 72 All restaurants & cafés in Matlock →

Restaurant DOGS WELCOME

Bod Café

DE4 3LT

Cafe bar on Matlock's Dale Road, locally sourced food by day and Titanic beers by evening. The house line is a very warm welcome for all, particularly dogs who bring their owners, which is about as clear as it gets. Five minutes from Hall Leys Park and the Derwent path.

In the dining room

196 Coffee Lounge

DE4 3NR

196 Coffee Lounge is a place to eat on South Parade, Matlock. 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.

Adventure Bikes

DE4 2JE

Adventure Bikes is a place to eat in Matlock. 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.

Aroi Aroi

DE4 4FG

Aroi Aroi is a place to eat on North End, Matlock. 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.

Aroma Lounge

DE4 2FS

Aroma Lounge is a place to eat on Dale Road North, Matlock. 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.

Barringtons

DE4 2EQ

Barringtons is a place to eat on Station Road, Matlock. 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.

Blue Lagoon Cafe

DE4 4LS

Blue Lagoon Cafe is a place to eat on Porter Lane, Matlock. 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.

Bod

DE4 3LT

Bod is a place to eat on Dale Road, Matlock. 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.

Cafe in the Park

DE4 3AR

Cafe in the Park is a place to eat on Causeway Lane, Matlock. 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.

Chakra Lounge

DE4 3NS

Chakra Lounge is a place to eat on North Parade, Matlock. 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.

Charles Steak House

DE4 3NR

Charles Steak House is a place to eat on South Parade, Matlock. 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.

Charlies Cakery

Charlies Cakery is a place to eat in Matlock. 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.

Chase Cafe

DE4 5AT

Chase Cafe is a place to eat on Leashaw, Matlock. 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.

Chatsworth Kitchen

DE4 2JE

Chatsworth Kitchen is a place to eat in Matlock. 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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Walks · 2 All walks in Matlock →

4 MI · LOOP

SOME LIMITS

Darley Bridge and Oker Hill

Matlock

4MILES

2:20TIME

190mCLIMB

86%OFF-ROAD

Four miles and about two and a quarter hours, over the little cone of Oker Hill with its single sycamore for a 360-degree view of the Derwent valley, then back by the river meadows. Start from the county council picnic site car park at Darley Bridge, two miles north-west of Matlock, which is free, holds about 25 cars and gives direct access to the rights of way. The climb is short but steep and the fields either side are grazed by sheep and cattle, so a two-metre lead is needed near stock and there are several stone stiles; the Derwent at Darley Bridge is shallow, gravelly and ideal for a wash-off at the end.

Livestock — leads on Off-lead allowed

6.2 MI · LOOP

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Matlock to Cromford and High Peak Junction

Matlock

6.2MILES

3:20TIME

200mCLIMB

88%OFF-ROAD

Six miles and about three and a quarter hours down the Derwent gorge to Cromford, along the canal to High Peak Junction and back on the woodland paths above Matlock Bath. Start at Matlock station, where the pay-and-display is next to the platform and the Derwent Valley line puts Derby and Nottingham within reach without a car. The canal towpath is level and dog-easy with close control enough, but the river paths are grazed in places and the gorge sections above Matlock Bath are steep with drops; there are refreshments and water at the High Peak Junction visitor centre.

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Stays · 22 All stays in Matlock →

Ashdale

DE4 3NS

Ashdale is a place to stay on North Parade, Matlock. 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.

Cedar House B&B

Cedar House B&B is a place to stay in Matlock. 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.

Croft Farm Holiday Cottages

DE4 2PJ

Croft Farm Holiday Cottages is a place to stay in Matlock. 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.

Cromwell Hotel

Cromwell Hotel is a place to stay in Matlock. 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.

Dane Cottage

Dane Cottage is a place to stay in Matlock. 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.

Deeley House

Built in 1874 by a local stone merchant Samson Deeley Deeley house sits just below the main road between Matlock and Bakewell. In the nearby vicinity you will find pubs a supermarket takeaway restaurants and cafes butcher and garden centre. From here you can discover the stately homes of Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House the market town of Bakewell and the wonderful spa town of Matlock each offering different days out. Defined by its natural beauty the Peak District National Park is within walking distance scattered with steep valleys historic landmarks and wooded dales. From the spectacular countryside to the quaint towns and villages you ll never be short of things to do here. The region provides the ultimate outdoor playground for all ages with activities in abundance including; climbing cycling running and hiking. From the rolling valleys of the White Peak to the harsh craggy edges of the Dark Peak the variety on offer from north to south is simply overwhelming. The local towns of Matlock and Bakewell offer beautiful festive markets each year as well as the outstanding Chatsworth Christmas market. This handsome Victorian property welcomes you into a beautiful hallway with all the attractive features of high ceilings cornicing and feature fireplaces in some bedrooms. To the left is a cosy lounge with comfortable seating and a Smart TV; light up the wood burner and snuggle up for a relaxing evening. Across the hallway is a generous dining room with table comfortably seating everyone. Cook up a feast in the kitchen fully equipped with gas hob and oven fridge microwave and dishwasher. There is a full size bathroom on the ground floor with shower over bath and WC. Completing the ground floor is a utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. When it s time for bed you are spoilt for choice in one of the four well appointed tastefully furnished bedrooms a super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request) with an en-suite shower room and WC a king-size with en-suite shower room and WC a twin bedroom with en-suite shower and a double room. Each bedroom has a TV. There is a small front enclosed courtyard garden with outdoor furniture ideal to sip a glass of wine after a day of exploring. There is off-street parking for two to three cars. Need to know: 4 bedrooms 1 super king size zip and link (can be made into a twin on request), 1 king size, 1 double and 1 twin . 3 en suite shower rooms with WCs and 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Gas oven and hob, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. Nespresso coffee machine. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Wood burner initial basket of logs provided. Smart TV in lounge and TV in every bedroom. Selection of board games. Outdoor patio set and additional camping chairs available. Gravelled court yard at the front. Off street parking for 2 3 cars. Dog bowls, blankets and dog treats provided. Owner can provide food hampers on request for an additional cost. In house beautician services available, further information available from the owner. Outdoor CCTV in operation.

Glendon Guest House

DE4 3BU

Glendon Guest House is a place to stay on Knowleston Place, Matlock. 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.

Heathbank

DE4 3PS

Heathbank is a place to stay on Dale Road, Matlock. 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.

High Tor Hotel

DE4 3PS

High Tor Hotel is a place to stay on Dale Road, Matlock. 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.

Hodgkinson's

DE4 3NR

Hodgkinson's is a place to stay on South Parade, Matlock. 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.

Lime Lodge

Spoil yourself with a rural break at this gorgeous countryside retreat styled to perfection and with comfort in mind you will easily find the time to switch off from the daily hustle and bustle whether it s simply relaxing with good company or exploring the miles of waymarked footpaths and cycle paths from the village. Situated just a 7.5-mile drive from the Peak District town of Matlock and 16 miles to the stunning Chatsworth House and Gardens. It is easy to fill your days exploring the quieter footpaths that leave the village and enjoy a quieter pace of life. Crich Tramway village home of the national tramway museum is 4 miles away where you can be transported back to days gone by. The spacious hallway offers a warm welcome and leads through to the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Notice the exposed oak frame adding interest throughout the accommodation. Put your feet up on the sofa and watch a film on the wall mounted smart TV by the fire. The kitchen is dressed to perfection and offers a handy kitchen island where you can sit and chat while cooking. There is a beautiful garden room that overlooks the garden with comfy seating an ideal place to curl up with a good book. Take long lie-ins in the bedroom with a king-size bed and get ready for the day ahead in the nearby shower room. Outside there is an enclosed garden with a patio situated within the shared grounds of the owner s property with outdoor dining furniture and BBQ overlooking the paddocks offering a wonderful space to sit and enjoy the fresh air. Guests are welcome to explore the garden throughout the year and enjoy the seasonal home-grown vegetables on offer. Need to know: 1 king size bedroom. 1 shower room with WC. Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer and microwave. Wood burner logs provided. Smart TV in the lounge with Sky TV, movies and Netflix!. Enclosed patio with seating and BBQ. Dog exercise paddock. Private parking for 2 cars. Pub within 1 mile, shop within 2 miles. Regret no infants . Decorated for Christmas . Please note the property is located in the owner's garden and the owner has a friendly dog who may come and visit. .

New Bath Hotel

DE4 3PX

New Bath Hotel is a place to stay on New Bath Road, Matlock. 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.

Pig of Lead

DE4 2AJ

Pig of Lead is a place to stay on Via Gellia Road, Matlock. 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.

Premier Inn

DE4 3FR

Premier Inn is a place to stay on Morledge, Matlock. 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 Heights of Abraham

Matlock Bath · DE4 3NT

Hilltop estate above Matlock Bath reached by cable car over the Derwent gorge, with woodland paths and viewpoints at the top. Dogs are welcome on the cable cars and across the estate, but not in the show caverns or the restaurant, which the estate states outright. The terrace cafe is the place to sit while the rest of the party does the caves.

Stay 0.7 mi SOME LIMITS

New Bath Hotel & Spa

Matlock Bath · DE4 3PX

Georgian spa hotel above Matlock Bath, built round a thermal pool and lately restored. Dog-friendly stays are offered but must be booked by phone rather than online, and dogs are to be kept on leads in the gardens. The hotel publishes a dog policy worth reading before you arrive.

10.4 MI · OUT & BACK

DOGS WELCOME

Cromford Canal to Ambergate

Cromford · DE4 3RQ

10.4MILES

4:20TIME

70mCLIMB

100%OFF-ROAD

Off-lead allowed

Ten and a half miles there and back along a dead-level towpath through the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, four to four and a half hours, and one of the few long days in Derbyshire with no climbing in it at all. Start from Cromford Wharf, a county council car park where charges apply at £3.50 for three hours or £7 all day, 8am to 8pm from April to October and 9am to 5pm in winter. The towpath is a Site of Special Scientific Interest with water voles and nesting waterfowl so keep a dog out of the reed margins, close control is enough on the path itself, and Leawood Pumphouse and High Peak Junction both break the walk up with something to look at.

Attraction 1.2 mi DOGS WELCOME

Cromford Mills

Cromford · DE4 3RQ

Arkwright's 1771 mill, the birthplace of the factory system and the anchor of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Well-behaved dogs are welcome across the site and in both cafes, though individual shops set their own policy, and the riverside meadow beyond the mill walls is the designated spending area. Guided mill tours, woodland paths and the canal towpath all start here.

In the dining room

Stay 1.3 mi SOME LIMITS

Oakhill Cromford

Cromford · DE4 3RH

Georgian house turned small hotel in Arkwright's village, a short walk from the mills and the canal. Dogs stay in The Oaks and are welcome in every public area except the restaurant; say you are dining with a dog when you reserve and you will be put in the bar. Ideal for the High Peak Trail and the Cromford Canal towpath.

In the bar

2.8 MI · LOOP

DOGS WELCOME

Black Rocks and Cromford Moor

Cromford

2.8MILES

1:45TIME

160mCLIMB

98%OFF-ROAD

Off-lead allowed

Two and three quarter miles and about an hour and three quarters on waymarked woodland circuits with a short scramble up onto the gritstone outcrop for a view over the whole Derwent valley. Start from the Black Rocks car park above Cromford, a county council site where charges apply at £3.50 for three hours or £7 all day, with toilets and picnic tables. The forest tracks are wide, shaded and free of livestock so a dog can be off the lead under close control, but the top of the outcrop is a genuine unfenced cliff used by climbers and no place for a loose dog, and there is no water on the route.

Off-lead allowed Livestock — leads on

7.4 MI · OUT & BACK

DOGS WELCOME

High Peak Trail: Middleton Top to Minninglow

Wirksworth · DE4 4LS

7.4MILES

3:20TIME

130mCLIMB

100%OFF-ROAD

Seven and a half miles there and back on the old Cromford and High Peak Railway, three and a half hours, level and surfaced apart from the long shallow gradient of the incline. Start at Middleton Top engine house above Wirksworth, a county council car park charging £3.50 for three hours and £7 all day, with a visitor centre, cycle hire and toilets. The trail is traffic-free and wide, so close control is enough rather than a lead, but it is exposed with no shade and no water for miles, and the embankments run through sheep pasture where a lead is needed if stock have strayed onto the verges.

Attraction 2.4 mi DOGS WELCOME

The High Peak Trail at Middleton Top

Wirksworth

Seventeen and a half miles of the Cromford and High Peak Railway, running from High Peak Junction at Cromford up to Dowlow near Buxton and meeting the Tissington Trail at Parsley Hay. It is traffic-free and surfaced throughout, so it walks well in winter and suits wheels and old dogs, but note the inclines: cyclists and riders are directed round the western route at Middleton Top. The 1829 winding engine at the top of the incline opens on selected weekends, and there is a shop, cycle hire and toilets at the car park.

4.6 MI · LOOP

SOME LIMITS

Wirksworth, Stoney Wood and the National Stone Centre

Wirksworth

4.6MILES

2:40TIME

240mCLIMB

86%OFF-ROAD

Four and a half miles and about two and a half hours on the county council's waymarked circuit out of Wirksworth, climbing through old quarry ground to the National Stone Centre and back by Stoney Wood. Start from the Barmote Croft car park in the town centre, pay-and-display and a minute from the market place. The route uses field paths with squeeze stiles where sheep graze so a two-metre lead is needed near stock, the quarry faces are fenced but the drops behind them are real, and Stoney Wood at the end has shade and a stream in wet weather but nothing reliable in summer.

Pub 2.9 mi DOGS WELCOME

The Feather Star

Wirksworth · DE4 4ET

Small modern bar in the middle of Wirksworth, well kept beer and no fruit machines. Dog friendly by its own description, and a short walk from the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway station and the path up to Black Rocks. A good end point for a walk down the High Peak Trail from Middleton Top.

In the bar

Attraction 3.7 mi SOME LIMITS

The National Tramway Museum

Crich · DE4 5DP

Crich Tramway Village, where a mile of restored street tramway runs through a recreated period village on a quarry ledge above the Derwent. Dogs on leads are welcome across most of the site, including the indoor exhibition halls, the ground floor of the Red Lion pub and on the trams themselves, usually on the lower deck. The main cafe is the exception, and everything is conditional on leads at all times.

In the bar

Attraction 3.9 mi DOGS WELCOME

Peak Rail

Rowsley · DE4 2LF

Four miles of preserved line between Rowsley South, Darley Dale and Matlock Riverside, worked by steam and heritage diesels. Well-behaved dogs travel free on all ordinary trains; the railway asks only that you keep them off the seats. Restrictions apply to the Santa and dining trains, so check before booking those.

Stay 4.1 mi DOGS WELCOME

Darwin Forest Country Park

Two Dales · DE4 5PL

Lodge park in 47 acres of woodland on Darley Moor above Matlock, with hot tubs and its own woodland trails. Many of the lodges welcome dogs, so filter for those when booking rather than assuming. The forest paths mean you can walk the dog before breakfast without getting in the car.

Stay 4.7 mi DOGS WELCOME

Hoe Grange Holidays

Brassington · DE4 4HP

Log cabins on a working farm at Longcliffe, with the High Peak Trail running along the boundary. Three of the cabins are dog friendly, one with an enclosed decking area, and the farm is used to guests arriving with dogs and children in equal number. Genuinely accessible too, with wheelchair-adapted cabins.