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.
