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Easy Bakewell Dog Walk

April 23, 2021 By admin

Monsal Trail looking back towards Bakewell Station

This easy Bakewell dog walk starts from the town centre and heads up to the Monsal Trail before descending back down to Coombs Road and back into town.

This walk is approximately 3 kilometres and will take about 45 minutes to do. It is a family friendly dog walk and the walk is varied from pavement walks in Bakewell to cycle trails and quiet country lanes.

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Dog walk directions

This dog walk starts from the Bakewell Tourist information centre in the middle of town.

1. Turn right out of the tourist information centre and walk across the stone bridge out of Bakewell.

Bakewell Tourist Information Centre - the start of the Bakewell dog walk. — Bakewell Tourist Information Centre

2. Bear right and head up Station road (following signs to the Industrial Centre). This is quite a steep uphill climb, but there is a footpath all the way up. You will see lovely views across Bakewell on the right hand side, and there are some spectacular private gardens that you’ll notice as you progress up the hill.

3. Once you get to the top of the hill, you will see the Codel building on your right and then the Bakewell station will come into view.

4. If you walk to the left hand side of the Bakewell Station building you will gain access to the Monsal Trail.

Useful Local dog walk books

5. Turn right onto the Monsal trail – signposted towards Coombs Road.

Follow the Monsal Trail which is a nice flat and wide surface until you reach the very end. You will experience some lovely views across to Bakewell on your right hand side. To your left, you will see Bakewell golf course, with the woods behind it.

The Monsal Trail is used by walkers, dog walkers, cyclists and horses. Everyone must be respectful of each other and appreciate that everyone wants to enjoy the trail in their own way.

6. When you reach the end of the trail, you will see a signboard which gives you more information about Coombs Road, which you are going to join very shortly.

Signage on the Monsal Trail -Coombs Road dog walk — Coombs Road information board from the Monsal Trail

7. Head down the steep path towards Coombs Road and then turn right onto Coombs Road itself. This is a very quiet country lane, but it is still used by traffic so please be aware of this and keep your dog on a lead. Follow the road back into town. If you follow Coombs Road until the end, you will eventually arrive at the stone bridge that you first walked over.

There are several dog friendly pubs and cafes that you will see as you walk back through into Bakewell. Even the cafes that don’t allow dogs inside, provide outdoor seating and often blankets and covered areas. (The Lime Lounge being one of these is the first café that you see as you walk over the bridge). This provides outdoor seating and blankets, but doesn’t make it onto our dog friendly café list, because dogs are not allowed inside. Having said that, the coffee is so good, we thought it was worth a mention!

Read these posts to find out about the many dog friendly cafes or dog friendly pubs in Bakewell.

Dog Friendly Cafes in the Hope Valley

June 11, 2021 By admin

This is a list of dog friendly cafes that we are aware of in the Hope Valley. If there are anymore that you would like us to feature then please do not hesitate to contact us.

There is nothing better than being able to have a nice hot drink and a light lunch (or a piece of cake) after a long dog walk. Rather than leave your dog in the car, you are welcome to bring your dog with you, to the establishments listed below.

Old Hall Tea Room: The Old Hall Hotel, Market Place, Hope, Hope Valley. S33 6RH Tel: 01433 620160

Grasshopper Cafe: 18 Castleton Rd, Hope, Hope Valley. S33 6RD

The owner advises that they are closed on Wednesday and Thursday in Winter until April.

Three roofs Cafe: The Island, Castleton, Hope Valley. S33 8WN Tel: 01433 620533

Village Green Café: The Square, Eyam, Hope Valley. S32 5RB Tel: 01433 631293

Eyam Tea Rooms: The Square, Eyam, Hope Valley. S32 5RB Tel: 01433 631274

If you fancy something a little bit stronger then you can review our list of Dog Friendly pubs in the Hope Valley for some inspiration.

If you know of any other dog friendly cafes in the Hope Valley, then please let us know and we will add them to our list.

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Privacy Policy

May 22, 2018 By admin

PRIVACY POLICY

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We use MailPoet to send newsletters to you. If you find that they are no longer useful for you, you can unsubscribe at any time, by clicking on the click at the bottom of the newsletter.

• We pledge to handle your data fairly and legally at all times.
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Dog Friendly Peak District is an online source of information, for anyone who resides in or is visiting the Peak District with their dog. All information is held online, including the names and emails of those people who have consented to receive an emailed newsletter. We ensure that access to our computer system is password protected and we use Mcaffee Virus protection software to guard against malware and viruses.

If you would like to be removed from our newsletter database, then as well as unsubscribing, you can contact us and request that your email address be removed from our mailing system.

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The Cobbles – a dog friendly bar in Chapel

June 8, 2023 By admin

Our beautiful and modern bar welcomes you and your canine campanions. We have a large beer garden with fabulous views over looking the surrounding hills. Our play area welcomes children young and old!

We have homecooked food served every week day 12-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm.

Don’t worry about your muddy boots either we understand you want to explore all the gorgeous countryside around us.

Ready for a relax, thats here too:
Log Fires, Cocktails, Gins and Coffee

Contact details:

Email: the_cobbles@outlook.com

Website: https://www.thecobblesbar.co.uk/

Address: The Cobbles, 3 Market Street, CHAPEL EN LE FRITH, SK23 0HH

Telephone: 01298 814075

Facebook: http://WWW.FACEBOOK .COM/COBBLESWINEBAR/

Outside space at Cobbles

The Cobbles bar – a dog friendly venue

Filed Under: Dog Friendly Pubs/Cafes, Featured Pubs

Dog Walk in Eyam

May 7, 2021 By admin

A brief history of Eyam

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). Eyam – is often referred to as the Plague village, and there are some nice walks and some lovely dog friendly cafes to visit afterwards.

Our walk (in brief)

1. I parked in Eyam Hall car par. This is a National Trust car park, so you’ll need to be a member to park here. Alternative parking is available, just follow the signs in the village.

2. I turned left and walked up main street, until I reached what was once a public house. I then turned left into Tideswell Lane and followed this up the hill and then turned left onto Windmill Lane.

Note: If you have an OS map, there’s a loop which takes you around Dunlow Farm. It eventually loops back into Tideswell Lane. There are a lot of sheep and lambs in these fields and dogs must be kept on leads.

3. If you’re short of time, you can avoid taking the loop around Dunlow Farm. Instead you can turn left down Dunlow Lane, which brings you to the rear of Eyam Hall car park.

Map of the village

Here’s a google map to help you gain your bearings around the village. You may find you need to expand the map to see all the details and road names.

Dog Friendly cafes in Eyam

Here are a couple of dog friendly cafes that you can try:

Cafe Village Green, located in The Square in Eyam.

Eyam Tea Rooms, just across the road from The Cafe Village Green..

Dog Friendly pubs in Eyam

The Miners Arms on Water Lane is very dog friendly.

Filed Under: Featured Walks, Weekend Walks, Where to Walk

Weekend Walk: Chatsworth or Eyam?

May 21, 2016 By admin

This weekend sees the Chatsworth Horse Trials gallop into town (Fri/Sat & Sun 13th – 15th May 2016). This is a great day out for all the family, including your furry friends. They are usually very well catered for at Chatsworth, with plenty of water being available around the show ground for your dog. We go every year, and I am always amazed at the number of dogs that visit – it’s really good to see.

Be prepared to walk a lot! You can follow the riders around the course and watching some spectacular horsemanship. I promise that both you and the dogs will be exhausted by all the fresh air and exercise that you will get!

There are also great trade stands ranging from country clothing, food and drink, and several pet supply stands. I am hoping that we might find some new dog beds this year, and I could do with some more really tough dog toys/chews. Mackie loves to chew, and we can’t leave socks or shoes anywhere near him, as he will consider them fair game and eat them!!

A walk in Eyam

If horses aren’t your thing, then how about visiting Eyam (The Plague Village – or at least was…). I went there this week for a wander around with the dogs. We had a nice mooch around the village and then I visited one of the coffee shops which I know is dog friendly, and they now have a window sticker on their front door. Thanks to the staff at Cafe Village Green, which is in The Square in Eyam.

Whilst I was there, I saw another coffee shop almost opposite which I haven’t been in before, but a quick bit of research on Trip Advisor revealed that they are also dog friendly, so I will be taking a trip back to Eyam to take a window sticker to Eyam Tea Rooms, also on The Square.

Our walk (in brief)

1. I parked in Eyam Hall car park (this is a National Trust car park, you’ll need to be a member to park here). Other parking is available, just follow the signs in the village.

2. I turned left and walked up main street, until I reached what was once a public house. I then turned left into Tideswell Lane and followed this up the hill and then turned left onto Windmill Lane. If you have an OS map, there is a loop which takes you around Dunlow Farm and eventually loops back into Tideswell Lane, but there are a lot of sheep and lambs in these fields and dogs must be kept on leads.

3. Instead of taking the loop around Dunlow Farm, because I was short of time and wanted to get to the coffee shop before it closed, I simply turned left down Dunlow Lane, which actually brought me back to the rear of the Eyam Hall car park. I did notice that there were footpath signs to The Delf and Eyam Dale which looked quite interesting so that’s maybe for another day!

I’ve grabbed a quick google map so that you can see the location, hopefully it will help you gain your bearings around the village. You may find you need to expand the map to see all the details and road names.

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Dog Friendly Cafes in Bakewell

March 25, 2024 By admin

Here is a selection of dog friendly cafes in Bakewell. You will be able to have a light lunch or a hot drink and bring your dog too!

There is nothing better than finding a lovely cosy cafe and being able to take your dog with you. In fact, we believe this is especially important in the Summertime when cars can get very hot.

List of dog friendly cafes in Bakewell

Honey Bun Caf e: 1 Water St, Bakewell, Derbyshire. DE45 1EW Tel: 07530 353008

Upstairs Cafe: 3 Market Street, Bakewell DE45 1HG Tel: 01629 815567

Aisseford Tea Rooms: Ashford in the Water, nr Bakewell, Derbyshire. DE45 1QB Tel: 01629 812773

Old Smithy Tea Rooms: Monyash, Nr Bakewell, Derbyshire. DE45 1JH Tel: 01629 810190

Cafe on the Green: Nether End, Baslow, Nr Bakewell. DE45 1SR Tel: 01246 583000

Cafe with outdoor seating areas for dog owners

Hassop Station Cafe: Hassop Station – There is an undercover, outside seating area for dogs and their owners.

This cafe is also featured in the Tea shop Walks in the Peak District by Chiz Dakin

The Lavender Tea Rooms : 7 Matlock Street, Bakewell. DE45 1EE – seating is provided outside for all it’s furry friends.

If you know of any other dog friendly cafes in Bakewell or the surrounding area that we haven’t mentioned, then please let us know and we will add them.

If you fancy something a little bit stronger, then you might like to review our list of dog friendly pubs in Bakewell.

There are quite a few Bakewell pubs to choose from. Many have log fires and treats on the bar for your dog.

Dog walks in Bakewell

After you have enjoyed a visit to a dog friendly cafe in Bakewell, then you might like to stretch your legs and enjoy a dog walk in Bakewell. In fact, we have a couple of routes that you can try, the first one being The Bakewell Loop. This is a 3 mile walk from Bakewell town centre and follows the Monsal Trail up to Hassop Station, before cutting across a bridleway back to Bakewell.

The second walk in Bakewell, is an easy walk around Bakewell. It starts from the Bakewell town centre and heads up to the Monsal trail. You’ll follow the Monsal trail for a short while and then drop back down to Coombs road and follow the road back into town. It takes around 45 minutes and there are some lovely views from the Monsal trail.

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Easter Days out with your dog

April 21, 2016 By admin

Tilly at Crich Tramway Museum

The Peak District has lots of fun Easter stuff to do over the next week, and all of the following Easter treats can be done with your furry friend!

Ecclesbourne Valley Railway – (Wirksworth) (Easter Weekend Family Fun))

25th – 28th March 2016

Easter weekend family circus fun, with bouncy castles and Easter egg hunt!

Contact tel: 01629 823076
Times: 9.30 – 6pm

Dogs are allowed to travel on the train, but are not allowed in First Class.

There are no charges for dogs.

Easter Dog Show at Peak Shopping Village

Sunday April 10th

Peak shopping village

Chatsworth Rd, Rowsley, Derbyshire DE4 2JE

Easter egg trail – Kedleston Hall (Friday 18th – Monday 21st April)

Contact tel: 01332 842191
Cost: £2.50

Organiser: National Trust, Kedleston Hall
Location: Kedleston Hall
Time(s): 12 Noon – 4:00pm

Dogs are allowed on leads around the parkland.

Easter Egg Trails – Longshaw Estate (Friday 25th- Monday 28th March 2016)

Location: Outside Longshaw Tea rooms
Time(s): 10:30am – 3:30pm

Contact tel: 01433 637904
Cost: £3

Dogs are welcome – on leads!

Spring Discovery Trail – Longshaw Estate (25th March – 10th April 2016)

10.30am -3.30pm

Cost: £3

Meeting point: Longshaw car park

Dress for the weather and have sturdy shoes.

Tel: 01433 637904

Easter 1940’s event – Crich Tramway museum (Sunday 20th – Monday 21st April)

Organiser: Crich Tramway Museum
Location: Crich Tramway Museum
Time(s): 10:00am – 5:30pm

Contact tel: 01773 854320
Cost: Adult £16. Snr £12. Child £9. Family £39

You may need your tin hat and gas mask if you visit Crich Tramway
Village during its special 1940s Event on Easter Sunday 20th and Monday 21st
April. You can expect air-raid warnings and the sound of low flying aircraft and you
will need your identity card for a real taste of life during the Second World
War.

Dogs are allowed everywhere except catering establishments and the children’s indoor play area.

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Friendly facebook!

April 21, 2016 By admin

I recently read a post from Tissington Nursery (of the plant variety not the child variety!) that they are dog friendly. It’s great to hear from businesses in this way. Anyhow, I opened the debate in Facebook and asked where else was dog friendly, that you wouldn’t necessarily expect to be. Here are the results, some of which might surprise you!

Church Inn – Chelmorton – dog friendly and lovely staff. They have indoor and outdoor seating and serve food too.

Lathkil Hotel (recommended by Hillsway bungalow – dog friendly accommodation in Youlgreave)

Heights of Abraham – Matlock – where dogs are allowed in the cable cars. However they are not allowed in the caves or cafe, but there is outdoor seating and some nice walks nearby.

Crich Tramway museum – dogs can ride on the trams and you are positively encouraged not to leave your dog in the car.

The National Stone centre – according to one of our readers, there is a museum and shop. It is right next to the High Peak trail, so there are lovely walks nearby.

Peak Cavern – Castleton

Bagshaw Hall Sleep Lodge – Bakewell

Fat Face ( Ashbourne & Bakewell)

Orvis (Bakewell)

Gratton Grange – another dog friendly place to stay…..

If anyone knows of anymore please do leave us a message on Facebook and we can share. This post was really popular and was shared to nearly 600 people!

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Sandybrook Country Park

April 8, 2021 By admin

Sandybrook sadly no longer exists. This post has now been archived.

Sandybrook Country Park is close to the picturesque market town of Ashbourne on the southern fringe of the Peak District. The park is located in the former grounds of a 19th century manor house with a historic pinetum and bluebell wood. Sandybrook Country Park provides a peaceful and tranquil setting from which to enjoy a relaxing holiday whilst having the option to do as little or as much as you please. Onsite you can enjoy a range of activities that the whole family will enjoy including archery, fencing and bodyzorbing and for when you want to unwind you can enjoy a relaxing swim, jacuzzi or sauna in the indoor swimming pool. The Coach House bar and restaurant is also pet friendly for when you fancy a meal or a relaxing drink.
Our luxury lodges provide the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area which has an abundance of stunning walks and cycling trails. Dovedale with its famous stepping stones is one of Derbyshire’s finest and most popular dales whilst the Tissington Trail provides miles of off-road walking and cycling through some of the Peak Districts most wonderful countryside. The area also boasts many local attractions including Alton Towers, the world famous Chatsworth House and numerous family friendly activities.