Easy Bakewell Dog Walk

April 23, 2021 By
Monsal Trail looking back towards Bakewell Station
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.

Bakewell Station – Monsal Trail

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.

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Dog Friendly Cafes in Bakewell

March 25, 2024 By
Dog friendly cafe in Bakewell

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 Cafe: 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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Weekend Walk – Bakewell Meadows

June 8, 2023 By

A Bakewell Dog Walk

Bakewell Meadows Dog Walk
Bakewell Meadows Dog Walk

If you are visiting Bakewell with your dog, then this might be the perfect leisurely dog walk in Bakewell. It’s a fairly flat walk, and incorporates some road walking, some woodland tracks and a stroll across a meadow. It’s probably not advised if there has been a bout of heavy rain, as the fields can get rather water logged.

Walk Information

Time taken: Allow an hour

Distance: approx 2 miles

You can park in Bakewell town centre and start the walk from there, so you have plenty of options on your return for some four legged friendly refreshments.

Directions for dog walk

1. Starting from the Agricultural centre, walk towards Coombs Road. With the show ground office behind you, walk down the road, with the cafe on your left and the showground on your right. Continue along the road until you reach a gate.

From Coombs road

2. Pass through the gate and turn right onto Coomb Road. Walk along this very quiet lane until you get to the end where the Monsal Trail starts on your left hand side. On your right you will notice a wide track and bridleway sign.

3. Turn right and walk along the bridleway until you reach a gate on your right hand side. You cannot continue ahead, as it is a private road.

Sign at the end of bridleway

4. Pass through the gate and walk down through the field to the bottom sign post. You then turn right and pass through another gate.

sign at bottom of meadow

5. Now continue across several fields in a straight line, heading back towards the agricultural centre. You will negotiate a rather strange brook (see below). You can either walk across the plank, or bear to the left of the bush and walk through the more convenient gap in the hedge.

Cross brook

6. Continue towards the agricultural centre, keeping the road to the agricultural centre on your left and Coomb Road on your right.  At the very end of the last field, there is a gate in the left corner of the field, which you can pass through, and you will find yourself back at the show ground office building, where you first started.

Once you have finished your walk, you can proceed back into Bakewell town centre, where you will find lots of dog friendly shops, pubs and cafes.

Check out Dog Friendly pubs in Bakewell and our list of Dog Friendly Cafes in Bakewell.

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New Dog Friendly guide to Bakewell!

March 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Finally, I have achieved the target that I set myself at the beginning of the year. I can announce that our first dog friendly guide is now available on Amazon!  Our new ebook has just been published for dog owners who visit Bakewell in the Peak District, with their dogs.

We have chosen an e book format, as it is quick and easy to download and can be carried around with you whilst out with your dog.

This guide contains six local walks, with detailed instructions and photos of stiles and squeezers, so that you can see whether the walk is appropriate for your dog. In addition to the walks, there are also details of local pubs and coffee shops which are dog friendly in the Bakewell area.

For those of you planning a slightly longer stay, there are contact details of local accommodation providers who are happy to welcome dogs. These vary from hotels to campsites and everything in between!

This guide is a “must have” for dog owners who like to take their canine companions everywhere with them.

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