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Weekend Dog Walk – Solomons Temple (Buxton)

February 27, 2020 By

Solomons temple with cows and dogHere’s a walk if you find yourself in or around Buxton. On a clear day you will see spectacular panoramic views of Buxton and the surrounding area (if you walk up the steps and view from the top of Solomon’s temple).  That said, if you don’t fancy climbing the steps within the temple, then you get a pretty good view from the field at the foot of the temple.

Time: Allow between 40 mins and 1 hour (depending on how much exploring you want to do)

Distance: 1 – 1.5 miles (again, depending on whether you walk directly to the temple, or decide to meander around the fields).

The Walk:

  1. Park in the public car park for Poole’s Cavern (Postcode SK17 9DH). There is a small charge.
  2. Take the steps from the car park and walk into the woods. At the top of the steps you will turn left and follow the signs to Solomon’s Temple.
  3. When you get to the top of the stoned path, you will pass through a squeezer stile and then follow the path through the field towards the temple. The temple will be diagonally left across the field.
  4. You can climb the temple, to get an amazing 360 degrees view of Buxton and the surrounding area.
  5. Once you have reached the temple and explored it,  retrace your steps and back down the main path to the car park.

Dog Friendly snacks at Poole’s Cavern Cafe – very welcoming to dogs and have dog biscuits at the counter.

Nearby pub: The Duke at Burbage, SK17 6UR. Very dog friendly and good food.

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Things to do in Buxton

June 8, 2023 By
Buxton Spa Hotel is pet friendly
Buxton Crescent Health Spa Hotel (Dog Friendly)

There are numerous things to do in Buxton with your dog. In this post we are going to look at places where you can eat, drink and enjoy with your dog.

About Buxton

Buxton is a thermal spa town situated in the Peak District, Derbyshire. It has a myriad of Georgian and Victorian architecture, with beautiful parklands to discover too.

There are plenty of dog friendly bars, pubs and cafes as well as some unusual attractions.

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Dog walks in Buxton

Here are a few suggestions as to where you can walk your dog in and around Buxton.

Solomon’s Temple and Grinlow Woods

Buxton is home to the Buxton Country park, and Solomon’s Temple is a favourite place for dog walkers to head to.

Solomon’s Temple, is a Victorian folly which was built at the top of Grin Low (hill). You can climb to the top of it and experience stunning views across Buxton and beyond. I wouldn’t recommend that you take your dog up Solomon’s Temple as accidents can happen, and dogs have fallen from this in the past. However, they will love running around the surrounding woods and fields. I must also mention that Solomon’s Temple is situated in part of a working farm, so there might be cattle up there on occasion.

Solomons Temple

You can find out more about this walk, please read our Weekend Dog Walk – Solomon’s Temple

The Pavillion Gardens

Buxton Pavillion Gardens is a 23 acre magnificent Victorian park, containing a boating lake, bandstand, landscaped grassland and play areas. It is very popular with families and dog walkers.

You can while away many pleasant hours walking around the park. For instance you could sample the refreshments from the Pavilion itself or even just bring a picnic.

There is also a small scenic train that follows a short circular route inside the parkland. Not one for the dogs though, but small children love it!

Goyt Valley Walks

Just a short trip up the road (follow Long Hill out of Buxton), you will find the Goyt Valley.

This is a walkers paradise! We have spent many a long hour here with one of our dogs. There are moorland walks to explore, some woodland areas and also a reservoir that you can walk around.

Dogs enjoying a walk around Goyt Valley
Dogs trotting along from Shining Tor

For more details about Goyt Valley walks, you should try this website. Or for a specific dog walk you can try our Weekend Dog Walk – Fernilee Reservoir

Recommended dog walk books

More unusual dog friendly activities

Here are a couple of more unusual activities that you can do with your dog!

Buxton “Tram” Tour

Discover Buxton Tours – you can travel on the Wonder of the Peak (a newly converted Victorian “tram” – previously a milk float!) and spend a leisurely time being chauffeured around the sites of Buxton. Dogs are welcome.

The Wonder of the Peak - Buxton Tram
Tilly waiting to board the Buxton Tram

Buxton Family Treasure Hunt Trail

Here is a more unusual activity that you can do with your family and the dog! The family treasure hunt trail takes you around the trail hunting for pieces of code where you are seeking the magical realm of the Goddess Arnemetia.

Dog Friendly Pubs

After a strenuous dog walk, you might be in need of some refreshments! We have listed below, some of the dog friendly pubs in Buxton.

The Railway – Bridge Street, SK17 6BS – you’ll find a dog friendly area in the bar.

53 Degrees North – 8a Hall Bank, SK17 6EW – people happily eat here with their dogs.

The Old Clubhouse – 3 Water Street, SK17 6XN – this is opposite Buxton Opera House.

Red Willow – 1 Cavendish Circus, Buxton SK17 6AT – This is a converted bank which is very dog friendly.

The Old Sun Inn – 33 High Street, SK17 6HA

Buxton Brewery Tap House – Old Court House, George Street, SK17 6AY – currently operating from Staden Lane

The Cheshire Cheese – 37-39 High Street, SK17 6HA – This is a great pub to eat with your dog.

The Duke – 123 St John’s Road, SK17 6UR – on the way out of town, near to Grinlow Woods for a dog walk after!

Dog Friendly Cafes in Buxton

If you would prefer to visit a dog friendly cafe rather than a dog friendly pub, then Buxton has plenty to choose from!

The Hydro Cafe: 75 Spring Gardens, SK17 6BP. They even have a special Doggy Menu!

Everything’s Rosy Vintage Tea Rooms: 4-8 Hardwick Street, SK17 6DH

Charlotte’s Chocolates: Unit 1 Cavendish Arcade, The Crescent, SK17 6BQ

Cafe at the Green Pavilion: 4 Terrace Road, SK17 6DR

High Peak Bookstore & Cafe: Ashbourne Road, SK17 9PY – Dogs are welcome throughout the bookstore!

Eat at No5 – 5 London Rd, SK17 9PA – there is outside seating provided, but it’s next to busy main road.

The Tradesman’s Entrance: 13 Scarsdale Place, SK17 6EF

Pooles Cavern Cafe: Green Lane Sk17 9DH – Whilst the cavern itself does not allow dogs, the cafe does.

Sacro Lounge: 22-23 Springs Shopping centre SK17 6DF

Carriages Restaurant: Newhaven, near Buxton SK17 0DU

As you can see, this is quite a list of dog friendly cafes in Buxton! Hopefully you will find one which suits your needs. 🙂

Dog Friendly Hotels

There are several dog friendly hotels that we have listed below.

The Palace Hotel: Palace Road SK17 6AG – dog friendly rooms are available.

Buxton Crescent Health Spa Hotel: A stunning recently refurbished 18th Century building.

The Old Hall Hotel: Sited next to the Buxton Crescent Hotel, The Old Hall is reputed to be the oldest hotel in England.

We hope that you enjoy your visit to Buxton with your dog. Please have a look at some of our other posts to discover more towns that you can visit in the Peak District with your dog.

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Top 10 best Peak District dog walks

June 8, 2023 By

Here’s what we consider to be our top 10 best Peak District dog walks. They vary in distance and terrain, but all can be enjoyed with your dog.

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1. The Bakewell Loop

The Bakewell Loop has to be the most popular Bakewell dog walk on our website. It starts from Bakewell town centre and follows part of the Monsal Trail before descending back into Bakewell through fields and footpaths.

This is a lovely Bakewell dog walk. It is a pleasant circular dog walk around Bakewell, which follows part of the Monsal Trail and includes a public bridleway and some roads. You’ll get some spectacular views of Bakewell as you make the return journey across the fields. Apart from the initial walk up the hill towards Bakewell Station, the rest of the walk is relatively flat and easy going.

There are plenty of dog friendly pubs and cafes that you can visit once you return to Bakewell, but there is also the Hassop Station on the Monsal Trail where you can get refreshments. There is a covered area outside where you can sit with your dog.

2. Dog walk around Fernilee reservoir

This is a lovely circular route around the Fernilee reservoir which can be found in the Goyt valley near Buxton.

If you type SK17 6SX into google maps, you’ll be able to see whereabouts it is situated within the Goyt Valley.

Basically you can walk around the entire reservoir. One side of the reservoir is a flat wide path which is suitable for pushchairs. On the other side of the reservoir you will walk along a woodland section, mainly tracks and narrow paths. The wooded section is not really suitable for pushchairs – It would be much easier to do a linear walk along the opposite side of the reservoir.

More details about the walk can be found here.

Some recommended dog walk books

3. Solomons Temple, Buxton

Postcode: SK17 9DH

This is a lovely woodland walk from the Pooles Cavern car park up through the woods to Solomons Temple. You can climb the temple and get spectacular views of Buxton. Although please be careful with dogs around the temple, we had a friend whose dog decided to jump and suffered nasty injuries as a result.

There is a cafe at Pooles cavern which is dog friendly. There is seating outside for dogs, but they are also allowed inside.

The nearby pub The Duke is also a great place to get a bar snack or quick drink after your dog walk around Solomon’s Temple.

4. Padley Gorge, Grindleford

Postcode: S32 2JA

Directions: Take the B6521 towards Calver. From A623 turn onto B6001 at Calver and then B6521 in Grindleford towards the station. Park at the station.

There is a great circular walk from Grindleford Station- walk along the river cross the wooden footbridge to the open country above the woodland and cross down to the other side of the gorge – taking in the contrast between open moorland and shady woodland. There are refreshments at the cafe close to the station. You’ll find a large seating area outside. Perfect for muddy paws and boots.

5. Monyash Meander

Post code: DE45 1JJ – there is a small car park or you can find a space on Chapel Street.

This is a circular walk from the village of Monyash. The Bulls Head in Monyash is a very dog friendly pub and the Old Smithy Tea rooms next door is a dog friendly cafe. This gives you a choice of refreshment stops once you’ve finished the walk.

Part of the walk follows the Limestone Way which is a pleasant walled track that you follow heading towards Lathkill Dale. For details of the walk, click here.

6. The Wild Rhubarb Walk, Millers Dale/Chee Dale

Postcode: SK17 8SN

This is a more adventurous walk which begins at Millers Dale car park and then follows part of the Monsal Trail including walking through some of the tunnels on the trail. It then drops down to the waterside and you follow a rather rocky path through Chee Dale towards the end of the trail. Sturdy boots are required for this trail and it is quite tricky in places underfoot. A bit of rock scrambling is required, so the kids might enjoy it.

It’s spectacularly beautiful too! You’ll feel at one with nature.

Details of the dog walk can be found here.

7. A dog walk from Cromford Mill

Postcode: DE4 3RQ

Another circular walk where you will enjoy some canal side walking before heading up a steep incline towards Black Rocks. It starts and finishes at Cromford Wharf car park and you will find plenty of refreshments stops in and around the Mill.

For more details of the Cromford Mill dog walk, click here.

8. A dog walk around Ladybower Reservoir

Post code: S33 0AQ

Time: Approx 2 hours if walking at moderate pace and stopping for photographs along the way!

If you fancy a weekend walk, then try the Ladybower Reservoir circular dog walk. It is a lovely scenic walk in the Derwent Valley, and part of the walk includes the Derwent Dam, which was the scene of practice flights for the Dambusters raids during World War 2.

It is easiest to start the walk from the Fairholmes Visitor centre, where there are toilets and refreshments. There is a car park which can be used for a small charge. Alternatively you can try and find free spaces on the approach road, but these often fill up very quickly.

If you start from the Visitor Centre, simply head to the top right corner of the car park and find the well marked path that eventually will run alongside the waters edge. You’ll be heading towards Ashopton viaduct, which you will probably have driven across to get here. You’ll walk across the viaduct and then shortly after, look for the footpath sign that leads you back down the other side of the water. At this stage it is quite a wide tarmac road that you will walk along. You will be able to walk as far as the Derwent Dam, and you’ll see signs for the East Tower where you can get spectacular views of the dam.

Once you’ve viewed the dam, you can follow a well marked path back to the Fairholmes Visitor centre which marks the end of the walk.

9. A dog walk from Chatsworth House

Postcode: DE45 1PP

A visit to the Peak District can’t be complete without visiting the beautiful Chatsworth House home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. There is some spectacular parkland to walk around with your dog and they are very dog friendly. You will find bowls of water available near the toilets and also the Stable yard area.

The Carriage House cafe, which is located in the 18th century stable block, is dog friendly, and has a designated dog friendly area where you can sit with your dog (when government restrictions allow).

There is also plenty of outdoor seating available in the stables courtyard. A limited section of this is undercover, and there are also patio heaters for when it gets a little chillier.

Whilst dogs are not allowed in Chatsworth House itself, they are allowed in the gardens and also the gift shop.

For more details about the Chatsworth dog walk, check this post.

10. A dog walk from Eyam

Postcode: S32 5QW

This is an interesting village to visit – as it is also known as the “plague village”.

During the Plague, the village of Eyam suffered dreadfully, as did many of the Peak District villages. However, the locals attempted to stop the disease being spread further, by putting themselves in quarantine. Apparently the plague virus had been brought into the village by a local tailor on some infected cloth which he had bought whilst in London. The tailor himself died quickly, and 250 other villagers also died, including the rectors wife (the rector himself had instigated the quarantine).  

There is a pleasant walk that you can do which features a little bit of woodland walk before descending back into the village to enjoy one of several dog friendly cafes or perhaps one of the pubs.

For details of the Eyam walk, click here.

We hope that you have enjoyed our Top 10 best Peak District dog walks and hope that you will find a new favourite walk to do with your dog.

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How to keep your dog cool in hot weather

April 21, 2016 By

With the weather reaching an all time high this July, I thought it might be useful to find a few tips about keeping your dog cool and comfortable in the heat.Solomons temple with Tilly

1. Don’t leave your dog in a hot car, even just for a few minutes.  It’s not worth the risk of harming your dog….

2.  Exercise your dog early in the morning and later in the evening when the temperatures are much cooler. There’s nothing worse than dragging a hot panting dog around in the heat.

3. Keep your dog hydrated. Take a bottle of water on your dog walk and encourage it to drink either during or at the end of a dog walk. Try to remember to keep a travel dog bowl in the car – failing that, you can train your dog to drink out of a clean poop bag – it sounds horrible but it does work.  My dogs are fine with this! Always have a bowl of fresh water at home as well as outside in the garden.

4. Hot dogs will pant to keep cool, and they will start to drool a lot. Keep an eye out and make sure that your dog doesn’t get dehydrated. You can tell if it is, by pulling the skin away from the dog, if it takes a while to spring back, the chances are your dog is dehydrated. Try and avoid this by taking water on your walks as mentioned before.  Darker coated dogs absorb more heat than lighter one’s and this is very evident in my black labs. They seem to soak up the heat and start to pant straight away.

5. Have fun cooling your dog down in the garden by filling a paddling pool with water, or laying damp towels out for your dog and encouraging them to lie on it.  If you have a sprinkler system, then you could spray a fine mist into your garden onto the dogs.  Finally you could use cold water on a piece of kitchen towel and dampen their paws. This is an effective way to cool your dog.

6. Take your dog for a swim! Find a quiet river or pond, that contains clean water not putrid smelly stuff! Let your dog cool down in the hot weather by swimming.  It might be wiser to find somewhere like this when there is less likelihood of it being used by other people. Not everyone likes, wet soggy dogs shaking themselves all over you!

 

 

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12 things to do with your dog in the Peak District

June 8, 2023 By

If you are visiting the Peak District and bringing your dog, you may be interested in 12 things to do with your dog in the Peak District.

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1. Dog Walk in Grinlow Woods

Take a walk in Grinlow Woods, Buxton. Here your dog can run around the woodlands and burn off some energy. You can also walk up to Solomons Temple, which offers a fantastic view across Buxton. Check our weekend dog walk to Solomons temple for a walk that will really clear your head! It’ll also give you some great views across Buxton (on a clear day). However, please don’t let your dog go up the stairs in Solomons temple, one of my friends had a nasty experience when her dog plummeted from the top.

Later you can visit the Pooles Cavern coffee shop, which is a dog friendly cafe, and have a nice warm drink – with your dog by your side. Please note that the cavern itself is not dog friendly, but you are more than welcome to walk through into the coffee shop and enjoy refreshments for you and your dog!

If you enjoy woodland walks with your dog, then you will enjoy reading our Woodland Dog Walks post.

2. Explore the Monsal Trail with your dog

Explore the Monsal Trail, and discover one of the many dog friendly pubs nearby. The Monsal Trail is also a well used cycling trail, so you need to ensure that you keep your dog under close control, as cyclists can really gather some speed and won’t necessarily be able to react quickly enough if your dog suddenly runs out in front of them.

3. Visit Bakewell Market

Visit Bakewell on a Monday, and walk around the market. You can follow this with a drink at a dog friendly cafe or one of the dog friendly pubs in Bakewell.

4. Visit Monyash with your dog

Make a trip to Monyash and take a walk down Lathkill Dale, or try our Monyash Meander walk. You can finish your day with a visit to the Old Smithy tearooms, who welcome dogs. This tearoom can be found on our dog friendly cafes near Bakewell page.

5. Visit Monsal Head

Visit Monsal Head and walk down into Monsal Dale. Your dog will enjoy running free in Monsal Dale. You can enjoy a drink or a meal in The Stables Bar, back up at Monsal Head, when you’ve both tired from all the fresh air and exercise

6. Visit Crich Tramway Museum

Go and see the Crich Tramway Museum. Dogs are welcome to enjoy a ride on a tram. Please check their website for opening times, there are sometimes restrictions on services during the winter months.

We spent a lovely day at Crich Tramway museum and you can read more about our doggy day out at the Tram museum.

7. Enjoy a walk around Ashford in the Water

Enjoy a walk from the picturesque Ashford in the Water. You can stand on the medieval stone bridge and watch the ducks swimming below. You could also visit Aisseford Tea Rooms, which is a dog friendly café in the village. The Bulls Head in Ashford in the Water is also a dog friendly pub

8. Visit Chatsworth House grounds

Spend an afternoon wandering around Chatsworth House grounds, you will be pleased to know they allow dogs in the Gardens as long as they are on a lead.

9. Visit the Eastern Moors, Sheffield

Travel to the Eastern Moors near to Sheffield and experience the open spaces of the moors and heather. Enjoy a National Trust walk and stop off at The Grouse inn, which is dog friendly. You can eat with your dog in the conservatory area at the back (limited seating) or there are several benches and tables outside.

Read our post National Trust Dog walks to find out about more interesting dog walks that are on National Trust property in the Peak District.

10. Visit Black Rocks at Cromford

Visit Black Rocks at Cromford and enjoy a varied walk with your dog through woodlands and open spaces. There are way marked trails, but also plenty of footpaths for those with a local map.

You can read about our trip to Black Rocks Cromford to find out more.

11. Try a Woodland Walk

If your dog enjoys running around in the woods, then there are plenty to choose from in the Peak District. Please read our Woodland Dog Walks feature to find out more.

Useful dog walking books in Peak District

12. Visit a National Trust Property

There are many National Trust properties in the Peak District and most of them have dog friendly areas.

We have written a separate post about National Trust Dog walks, so take a look.

We hope that you have enjoyed reading about 12 things to do with your dog in the Peak District. Please have a look at our Pinterest page which will give you a few more ideas about what to do in the Peak District when you are visiting with your dog.

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Feb Half term with dogs in the Peak District

June 8, 2023 By

With February half term rapidly approaching, here are a few dog friendly places and events that you can go with your dog:

Monday
Monday is market day in Bakewell. There are lots of interesting stalls and things to look at. Many people bring their dogs and have a mooch around the market (all of which is outdoors). If you need to warm up, you can visit one of Bakewells dog friendly pubs or cafes. Later you can take the dog for a walk around the Bakewell Loop, stopping at Hassop Hall bookshop for a drink in the undercover outside area, if it’s warm enough to do so!

Tuesday
Take a trip to Buxton and visit Grinlow Woods and Solomons Temple. Your dog can have a wonderful walk off lead, exploring the woods and fields around Solomons temple. If you walk up to the top of Solomons temple, you will be rewarded with far reaching views of Buxton town (assuming it is a clear day!)  You can finish off your walk with a lovely drink and a snack at Pooles Cavern coffee shop, which welcomes dogs. Later on, you could have a walk through Buxton Pavillion Gardens, whilst your dog will need to be on a lead, it is a very pleasant area to have a wander. Later you could visit Barbarellas – which is licensed (so unfortunately does not allow children). They do however welcome dogs and serve rather nice food. New dog friendly additions include the Buxton Tap house who are very welcoming towards dogs and will often offer a drink and a dog biscuit for their canine friends! Another is the Old Court House wine and coffee bar which is happy to welcome well behaved dogs.

Wednesday
How about having a wonder across to Hope Valley. There are some nice opportunities for a dog walk around Mam Tor and surrounding areas. Afterwards you could drive down to Castleton or Hope and visit one of the dog friendly pubs in the area. There are also some nice coffee shops that you could try.

Thursday
How about a visit to Matlock and Cromford? There is a great place for a dog walk at Black Rocks, or perhaps you might want to have a meander down to Cromford Canal.  There are several dog friendly pubs and coffee shops in and around Matlock that you might want to try.

Friday
What about visiting the Ashbourne area. There is the Tissington Trail that can be walked on with your dog. You could visit Dovedale. There are plenty of dog friendly pubs near Ashbourne that you could visit.

Have a great half term.

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Bank Holiday with your dog in the Peak District

June 8, 2023 By

Sunny Goyt Valley

Sunny Goyt Valley

Bank Holiday weekend is upon us! It’s time to plan your weekend and see where you can take your beloved pet!

Here is a selection of things you can do:

Visit Hope this weekend.

There is a beer festival at the Old Hall Hotel in Hope.

Hope Valley Show is on Bank Holiday Monday – this is a great day out for the family, including your dog! There are sheep dog trials and gun dog displays for those who love dogs. In addition there are plenty of other displays and stalls to peruse.

Visit Buxton on Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday and hear Brass Bands playing in the Pavillion Gardens band stand. From 2-4pm. The weather looks like it should be good! Dogs on leads in the Park.

Also in Buxton – try The Wonder of the Peak – a new tram – converted from a milk float! It’s only small and seats 8 people, but is dog friendly as long as all the passengers are ok with dogs.

Grinlow Woods and Solomons Temple (Buxton)
Your dog will have a lovely time whizzing around the woods. Your children can follow the orienteering trail, if you can find the markers! Spectacular views from Solomons Temple overlooking Buxton and surrounding areas.
Afterwards, you can get refreshments in the Pooles Cavern coffee shop, which welcomes muddy boots and dogs.

Chatsworth House
Dogs are allowed in the parkland on a lead. They are also allowed in the garden, on a lead.
http:www.chatsworth.org

Chesterfield Market
Famous outdoor market
General market: Mon, Fri & Saturday.

Crich Tramway Museum
Tel: 01773 854321
http:www.tramway.co.uk
Dogs can travel on the trams but need to be on leads on the site. There is a lovely woodland walk that you can do, when the weather permits.

Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield
Tel: 01246 850430
Dogs allowed on leads around the grounds. There are picnic tables outside that can be used to eat with your dog. You can visit the Hardwick Inn later – they are dog friendly and serve awesome Afternoon Teas!

Heights of Abraham
Travel by Cable car to the Caverns, exhibitions and Treetop park. Dogs are not allowed inside the caverns or buildings, but there are seats outside that you can have a meal with your dog (good weather permitting).
Note: There are some woods just outside the boundary of the park, where you can let your dog off the lead) http://www.heightsofabraham.com/welcome/8/faqs

Lyme Hall and Park
Disley, Stockport.
Tudor house with medieval deer park. Dogs are allowed in the park area. Off lead in places, as long as not near the deer.

Peak Rail
Your dog can travel with you on the Rowsley to Matlock steam train.
http://www.peakrail.co.uk/fares/

Renishaw Hall
Dogs are welcome in the gardens on leads, as long as owners clear up after them.
Drinking water for dogs is available by the kiosk and in the Courtyard.
http://www.renishaw-hall.co.uk/day-visitors.aspx

Staffordshire Peak District

Churnet Valley Railway
Tel: 01538 750755
A scenic railway line through a beautiful part of Staffordshire known as “Little Switzerland”
Dogs can travel on the train for £1.50!
http:www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk

 

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Summer Holidays with your dog in the Peaks

June 8, 2023 By

The Summer holidays are soon going to be upon us. It’s time to plan your holidays and see where you can take your beloved pet!

Here is a selection of things you can do:

Visit Buxton and try The Wonder of the Peak – a new tram – converted from a milk float! It’s only small and seats 8 people, but is dog friendly as long as all the passengers are ok with dogs.

Grinlow Woods and Solomons Temple (Buxton)
Your dog will have a lovely time whizzing around the woods. Your children can follow the orienteering trail, leaflets from Pooles Cavern reception. Spectacular views from Solomons Temple overlooking Buxton and surrounding areas.
Afterwards, you can get refreshments in the Pooles Cavern coffee shop, which welcomes muddy boots and dogs.

Chatsworth House
Dogs are allowed in the parkland on a lead. They are also allowed in the garden, on a lead.

Chesterfield Market
Famous outdoor market
General market: Mon, Fri & Saturday.

Crich Tramway Museum
Tel: 01773 854321
Dogs can travel on the trams but need to be on leads on the site. There is a lovely woodland walk that you can do, when the weather permits.

Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield
Tel: 01246 850430
Dogs allowed on leads around the grounds. There are picnic tables outside that can be used to eat with your dog. You can visit the Hardwick Inn later – they are dog friendly and serve awesome Afternoon Teas!

Heights of Abraham
Travel by Cable car to the Caverns, exhibitions and Treetop park. Dogs are not allowed inside the caverns or buildings, but there are seats outside that you can have a meal with your dog (good weather permitting).
Note: There are some woods just outside the boundary of the park, where you can let your dog off the lead)

Lyme Hall and Park
Disley, Stockport.
Tudor house with medieval deer park. Dogs are allowed in the park area. Off lead in places, as long as not near the deer.

Peak Rail
Your dog can travel with you on the Rowsley to Matlock steam train.

Renishaw Hall
Dogs are welcome in the gardens on leads, as long as owners clear up after them.
Drinking water for dogs is available by the kiosk and in the Courtyard.

Staffordshire Peak District

Churnet Valley Railway
Tel: 01538 750755
A scenic railway line through a beautiful part of Staffordshire known as “Little Switzerland”
Dogs can travel on the train for £1.50!

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Things to do at Easter with your dog in the Peak District

June 8, 2023 By Leave a Comment

There are lots of things to do at Easter in the Peak District with your dog. Read on to find out more.

Things to do at Easter with your dog

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth house is one of the jewels in the Peak District Crown. It has beautiful surroundings and has become even more dog friendly than before, which gives them a big tick in our book!

Chatsworth have created a Dog Walk Map, which details 3 different dog walks. On their website they also confirm that the Carriage House Café now has a dog friendly seating area inside.

Chatsworth say that well behaved dogs are welcome throughout the garden and the park, but because there is wildlife and livestock, dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

If you want to stay at a holiday cottage which is within walking distance of Chatsworth house then try Hawkfield. It’s a detached cottage in Baslow which has several pubs within walking distance of the property. The Devonshire Arms is a dog friendly pub in Baslow. The Prince of Wales is also dog friendly.

Chesterfield Market

Chesterfield has a vibrant outdoor market scene. They have a general market, which is held on

They have an Artisan Market, which is held the last Sunday of every month 10am – 3.30pm. There is a Flea Market on a Thursday pam – 4pm and then they have a General market which is held on a Monday, Friday and Saturday from 9am – 4pm.

Grinlow Woods and Solomons Temple (Buxton)

Your dog will have a lovely time whizzing around Grinlow woods. Your children can follow the orienteering trail, if you can find the markers! Spectacular views from Solomons Temple overlooking Buxton and surrounding areas.
Afterwards, you can get refreshments in the Pooles Cavern coffee shop, which welcomes muddy boots and dogs. Although at the time of writing the café will be temporarily closed until 20th March 2020 for repairs to the floor. Provisional arrangements have been made outside.

You might also like to explore other Woodland Walks in the Peak District.

Hardwick Hall (National Trust)

Hardwick Hall is a National Trust property, where dogs are allowed on leads around the grounds. There is a substantial amount of land to walk around, so your dog will love it. Please be aware that livestock surrounds the house, so please keep your dog on a lead.

Nearer the house, there are picnic tables outside that can be used to eat with your dog.

Hardwick Hall have some lovely Walks around Hardwick Hall which would be worth having a look at before you visit.

You could always walk down the hill (the exit road for cars) and visit the Hardwick Inn. They have a separate room called the William Derry Parlour, where dogs are more than welcome.

For more things to do at Easter with your dog, then please read on…

Heights of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham is another dog friendly venue in the Peak District. Your dog can travel free in the cable car on the way up to the Heights of Abraham. There is a mixture of woodlands and open spaces for you to explore with your dog. Unfortunately they are not allowed in the cavern as it is not really suitable, but they have provided The Waggy Tails Way dog walk which lasts approximately 25-30 minutes. Ask for details when you arrive.

There are café terraces where your dog can join you whilst enjoying a snack. Water bowls are provided.

Peak Rail

The Peak Rail is a line of track where steam trains run from Rowsley to Matlock and back again. Well behaved dogs can travel on the trains free of charge – although there may be restrictions on special event trains such as the Santa train and dining train events. Assistance dogs are allowed at all times.

You can read about our trip to the Peak Rail with dogs, and see what you can do.

Renishaw Hall

Renishaw Hall is re-opening from 18th March 2020

Dogs are welcome in the gardens on leads, as long as owners clear up after them. Drinking water for dogs is available by the kiosk and in the Courtyard.

Finally one more thing to do with your dog at Easter in the Peak District.

Lyme Hall Park

Lyme Hall park is another National Trust property, which can be found in Disley, near Stockport. They have created a Dog Walk guide which you will find very useful. They are currently trialling places on site where you can take your dog.

You may wish to look at our post on National Trust dog walks.

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