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.
