Dog-friendly The North Pennines

Allendale Inn

Allendale · NE47 9BJ

Allendale Inn is a pub on Market Place, Allendale. 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.

Lord Crewe Arms Hotel

Blanchland · DH8 9SP

Lord Crewe Arms Hotel is a pub on The Square, Blanchland. 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.

Carterway Heads · DH8 9LX

Manor House

Manor House is a pub in Carterway Heads. 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.

The Allenheads Inn

Allenheads · NE47 9HJ

The Allenheads Inn is a pub in Allenheads. 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.

The Elk's Head

Bearsbridge

The Elk's Head is a pub in Bearsbridge. 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.

The Golden Lion

Allendale · NE47 9BD

The Golden Lion is a pub on Market Place, Allendale. 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 · 10

Allendale Tea Rooms

Allendale

Allendale Tea Rooms is a place to eat in Allendale. 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.

Buffet Car

Slaggyford

Buffet Car is a place to eat in Slaggyford. 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.

Coffee and Kuriosities

Thornley Gate

Coffee and Kuriosities is a place to eat in Thornley Gate. 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.

Kirkstyle Inn (Incorrect location)

Knarsdale

Kirkstyle Inn (Incorrect location) is a place to eat in Knarsdale. 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.

Spice Valley

Thornley Gate · NE47 9EA

Spice Valley is a place to eat on Allen Mill, Thornley Gate. 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.

The Forge Gallery Studio

Allendale

The Forge Gallery Studio is a place to eat in Allendale. 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 · 9

4 MI · LOOP

Allendale Town and the East Allen

Allendale · NE47 9BD

4MILES

1:55TIME

145mCLIMB

86%OFF-ROAD

Four miles in a shade under two hours, down to the East Allen at the old smelt mill and up the wooded riverside to Oakpool before returning by Monk’s Wood on a section of Isaac’s Tea Trail. Start in the market place at Allendale Town, where roadside parking is free and there is usually space except on the day of the New Year tar barrel parade. The river is beside you for most of the way with easy shelving access for a drink or a swim, the woodland stretches are safe off the lead, and the two hay meadows above Oakpool are grazed by sheep from autumn.

5.4 MI · OUT & BACK

Alston to Garrigill on the South Tyne Trail

Alston

5.4MILES

2:35TIME

130mCLIMB

90%OFF-ROAD

Five and a half miles there and back in around two and a half hours, upstream from England’s highest market town on riverside path and old trackbed to the green at Garrigill. Start from the station car park at Alston, beside the South Tynedale Railway, which is free and the largest parking in the town; the cobbled market place has only a handful of spaces. The South Tyne is alongside almost the whole way with plenty of places for a dog to get in, and much of it is safely off the lead, but riverside meadows are grazed by sheep and there are stiles and gates to negotiate at the field boundaries.

2.7 MI · LOOP

Ashgill Force from Garrigill

Alston

2.7MILES

1:15TIME

80mCLIMB

88%OFF-ROAD

Two and three quarter miles with 80 metres of climbing, an easy hour and a quarter up the South Tyne from Garrigill to a waterfall you can walk behind, returning on the trail above. Start at the village green in Garrigill, where roadside parking is free but limited to perhaps fifteen considerate spaces, so a weekday is easier. Pools and cascades all the way up give a dog constant water and shallow paddling, the wooded gorge section is fine off the lead, and the only cares are the wet rock behind the fall itself and the sheep in the meadows either side.

3.4 MI · LOOP

Blanchland, Shildon and Baybridge

Blanchland · DH8 9SP

3.4MILES

1:45TIME

142mCLIMB

84%OFF-ROAD

Three and a half miles with 140 metres of climbing, an hour and a half up the Shildon Burn past the old lead-mine engine house, over the hill on a bridleway and back down the Derwent by Baybridge. Start from the free village car park just before the bridge at Blanchland, which holds about 30 cars and is the only sensible parking in this single-street estate village. Riverside and woodland where a dog can safely be loose with the Derwent to swim in, but the middle section crosses grazed pasture with gates, and the lane past Baybridge is narrow with fast cars in summer.

5 MI · LINEAR — PLAN THE RETURN

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Alston to Slaggyford on the South Tyne Trail

Alston

5MILES

2:30TIME

90mCLIMB

94%OFF-ROAD

Five miles of nearly level linear walking in two and a half hours, north down the South Tyne valley on the old Haltwhistle branch railway past Kirkhaugh and Lintley to Slaggyford. Start at Alston station car park, which is free and the largest in the town, and take the narrow-gauge South Tynedale Railway back from Slaggyford rather than walking it twice, since the trail and the line run side by side. Traffic-free trackbed makes this the safest long off-lead walk in the North Pennines, with the South Tyne close by for a drink, but the viaducts have open parapets, sheep graze the adjoining fields, and dogs must be on a lead on the train.

5.2 MI · LOOP

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Blanchland Moor and Pennypie House

Blanchland · DH8 9SP

5.2MILES

2:35TIME

230mCLIMB

86%OFF-ROAD

Five miles and 230 metres of climbing in about two and a half hours, up the old carriers’ road to Pennypie House, out along the heather of Blanchland Moor and back down to the Derwent. Start at the free car park at the entrance to Blanchland village, about 30 spaces and the only parking there is. Big open moorland running for a dog that will come back, with burns to drink from and no traffic, but this is a managed grouse moor grazed by sheep where ground-nesting birds mean leads from March to July, and the National Park’s Take the Lead signage applies on the open ground.

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Stays · 5

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Haggs Bank Bunkhouse and Campsite

Nenthead · CA9 3LH

VERIFIED 29 JUL 2026 VIEW ›

An old lead mine yard on the Nenthead road, now a bunkhouse and campsite used mostly by C2C cyclists and walkers. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the campsite at no extra charge, provided they are on a lead at all times. The bunkhouse pages do not state a dog policy, so ask if you want a bed rather than a pitch.

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Thornley House

Allendale · NE47 9NH

VERIFIED 29 JUL 2026 VIEW ›

A two-room bed and breakfast a mile out of Allendale village, looking over its own field and garden in the heart of the North Pennines. Dogs are welcome on a lead in the house as well as the grounds, and there is no extra charge for them, which is unusual at this size of place. Allendale's pubs, tea rooms and 1874 co-operative store are the mile back down the lane.

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Broadmea Holiday Cottages

Slaggyford · CA8 7NJ

Broadmea Holiday Cottages is a place to stay in Slaggyford. 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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Pennine Holly Cottage

Blanchland

Surrounded by tranquil countryside Holly Cottage is a peaceful hideaway perfect for an escape back to nature. While the cottage is secluded it is not completely detached from civilisation and is situated close to the idyllic village of Blanchland which houses shops tearooms and a post office. From hiking to fishing and sailing there s plenty to do in the local area. The beautiful Derwent Reservoir is a particularly popular spot with keen fishers as it is brimming with rainbow trout as well as hikers who enjoy the breath-taking reservoir views. Only 11 miles from the property are the lovely market towns of Hexham and Corbridge as well as the world-famous Hadrian s Wall. The cottage is cosy and welcoming and is equipped with all the facilities needed for a family holiday. The ground floor hosts a spacious lounge with comfortable chairs and TV/DVD. The fully-equipped breakfasting kitchen has an electric oven and hob microwave dishwasher fridge and freezer. You ll also find a spacious dining room with a large table seating seven and a cloakroom with WC on the ground floor. The four bedrooms two double one twin and one single can all be found on the first floor alongside the large bathroom which contains a shower over bath and WC. There is also an additional shower room upstairs. The cottage is furnished throughout to a very high standard and there is plenty of space for the family to either spend time together or relax separately. The cottage is well-lit but also enjoys an abundance of natural light throughout with plenty of windows. The property is surrounded by a shared gravel courtyard complete with comfortable garden furniture perfect for sunny afternoons and family dinners outdoors. The cottage has an allocated off-road parking space and welcomes two dogs. Need to know: 4 bedroom 2 doubles, 1 twin, 1 single. 3 bathrooms 1 bathroom with WC, 1 shower room with WC, 1 WC. Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine. Separate dining room with large table, seating 7 guests. TV in the lounge. Games, books and DVDs in the lounge. Bed linen included. Central heating and electric included. Pubs, shops and restaurants within easy driving distance. Enclosed shared courtyard. Travel cot available. Wi Fi available. Fishing and sailing facilities nearby. 30 miles from historic city of Durham. 2 dogs welcome at an additional fee. Allocated off road parking for 2 cars in the courtyard. 2 miles from village of Blanchland. This property does not have a dedicated EV charging point and therefore does not support the charging of electric vehicles. .

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Yew Tree Chapel

Slaggyford · CA8 7NH

Yew Tree Chapel is a place to stay in Slaggyford. 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.

Attractions · 1

Attraction DOGS WELCOME

South Tynedale Railway

Alston · CA9 3JB