This weekend we are featuring a weekend dog walk from Chatsworth House. The route that we took followed the perimeter of the Chatsworth parkland heading towards Baslow.
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There are some additional dog walks that can be found on the Chatsworth website. You can download a short leaflet, which tells you a bit more about the walks.
Note: The above link takes you to the Chatsworth visit with your dog page. If you scroll down to the bottom, you’ll find the dog walking map.
Chatsworth House is located in the heart of the Peak District, just 3.5 miles from the popular tourist town of Bakewell and 9 miles west of Chesterfield.
The Dog Walk
This dog walk follows the perimeter of Chatsworth House parklands and offers a detour into Baslow, a pretty little village on the boundary of the grounds of Chatsworth House.
Starting with the stable block facing you, turn left and head towards the open parkland. You will cross part of the car parking area and follow the track that heads into the parkland. You will notice Stand wood up to your right, and you will see further paths running parallel to the one that you are walking on to your left.
This path will pass a couple of beautiful ponds, the first one is shown above and the second one having railings all around it. Continue along the path until it veers left towards the golden gates. You will need to pass through a wooden gate and cross the road with the golden gates on your right side.
Now walk across the grass and keep the hedgerow to your right hand side. You will see a small sign indicating this
You will eventually arrive at the Kissing Gate (which is an interesting experience, particularly if you have dogs with you.
Walk along the footpath, walking past some beautiful country cottages, until you reach a T Junction.
Turn left at the T junction and you will arrive at Baslow village green.
You can stop at the lovely Cafe on the Green tea shop, which is dog friendly, or have a mooch around Baslow visiting some of the dog friendly pubs (see list below).
To complete your walk
Head back along the path that you came along from Chatsworth Park and walk back through the Kissing gate.
Continue along the well marked footpath that heads back to Chatsworth House.
Please note: Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when in Chatsworth parkland, as there are often sheep and deer that roam freely.
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Refreshments at Baslow
You will find a dog friendly cafe called Cafe on the Green (see photo above). There is some outside seating, but once government restrictions allow, the cafe does allow dogs inside.
In addition you will find benches to sit on, across the road on the village green.
There is also a small sweet shop that is at the entrance to Baslow car park. They also sell hot drinks and refreshments.
You can find toilets opposite the sweet shop, also at the entrance to the car park.
You will also see the Devonshire Arms pub, and a little bit further down the main road (opposite) you will find The Wheatsheaf.
Dog Friendly cafes at Chatsworth House
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.
Dog Friendly facilities at Chatsworth House
Whilst dogs are not allowed in Chatsworth House itself, they are allowed in the gardens and also the gift shop.
You will find a doggy drinking station available near the toilets and there is also another one available in the stables courtyard, near to the Carriage House cafe exit.
Dog Friendly pubs near Chatsworth House
There are several dog friendly pubs near Chatsworth House, the nearest of which you will find in the village of Baslow.
The Devonshire Arms, Baslow
The Robin Hood, Baslow
The Prince of Wales, Baslow
The Wheatsheaf, Nether End, Baslow
The Devonshire Arms, Beeley
Nearby Dog Friendly cafe
The Old Smithy, Beeley
Cafe on the Green, Baslow
If you’ve enjoyed visiting Chatsworth with your dog, then perhaps you might like to visit Bakewell and try the Bakewell Loop another dog friendly walk in the Peak District. There are plenty of dog friendly pubs in Bakewell and also some Dog friendly cafes that you can try.
