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For sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and postcard-perfect coastal towns
Cornwall is a superb destination for a lodge holiday. On the southwestern tip of England, the area is well-known for its enviable coastline and with over 400 beaches of varied character, it’s arguably the best dog friendly beach destination in the UK.
The North Coast is favoured for its lovely, long, and sandy beaches with beautiful cliffs serving as a picture-perfect backdrop. In comparison, the South Coast is wild and rocky, with wonderful, sheltered coves and charming fishing harbours.
The area has loads of historic houses, museums, and castle to explore, as well as the fascinating Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Cornwall is also home to the most popular botanical gardens in the UK, the Lost Gardens of Heligan. And don’t miss out on a chance to visit the Eden Project. The dramatic global gardens in a tropical biomes have been dubbed as the eighth wonder of the world by some.
The sheer variety of things to see and do in Cornwall makes it a fantastic holiday destination. A natural adventure playground, the region has a diverse landscape with great dog walking routes, along with a great variety of outdoor activities.
Flambards Theme Park, Helston, is a great family fun day out with plenty of great things to do! Brave the sky-high thrill rides, or enjoy the undercover soft play area. Discover dinosaurs in the Jurassic Journey and uncover fossils in the Dino Dig. Step back in time in the life-size Victorian Village and experience Britain in the Blitz in the award-winning Indoor Attractions.
Thanks to its fantastic location, which juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, Cornwall is the surfing capital of Britain. The Fistral Boardmasters is held here. One of the biggest pro-surf competitions in Europe, it attracts some of the most famous surfers in the world. A real Cornish experience isn’t complete without riding the wild Atlantic waves. Thankfully, there are numerous well-established surf schools dotted around the coast to help you catch them!
After you’ve finished riding the swell, you’ll have worked up an appetite to try some delicious Cornish delicacies. Meat-stuffed pastries, clotted cream, and pilchards are just a handful of the region’s many iconic foods. Cornwall is a real foodie destination, with its very own food festival and pet friendly seafood restaurants.
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Taking up the southwestern most tip of England is Cornwall, a charming county known for its golden beaches, towering cliffs and delightful seaside resorts. It’s a great place to visit, especially if you’re bringing your dog with you. Throughout this picturesque parcel of England, you’ll find lots of walking trails and routes that are suitable for dogs. Here are 7 of our recommendations.
Length: 4 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Lanhydrock is a late-Victorian estate that’s been exceptionally well preserved. The manor house and its outbuildings sit amongst nearly 1,000 acres of parkland. There are colourful gardens with all sorts of plants and flowers, plus there are woods to explore. Dogs aren’t allowed in the formal gardens, though you can take them into the cafe. The circular trail gives you the chance to see the estate’s features and attractions. It’s completely dog friendly as it avoids the formal gardens.
Length: 4.9 miles
Difficulty: Medium
This walk takes you to Lizard Point, the southernmost point in mainland Britain. It’s a great walk full of stunning coastal scenery and dramatic cliff-top views. Along the way, you’ll see wildflowers, a shipwreck and even multicoloured rocks.
You start at the car park at Kynance Cove. This is an idyllic beach though be aware that dogs aren’t allowed here from around Easter until 1 October. This shouldn’t matter too much as there are plenty of other top beaches in Cornwall that welcome dogs year-round. Part of the route comes quite close to cliff edges. It’s recommended you keep your dog on their lead for these parts, just to be on the safe side.
Length: Varies
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
Located in central Cornwall, Cardinham Woods is an attraction that’s well worth visiting, especially if you have your dog with you. Roughly 650 acres in size, it has five well-marked trails for you to explore. All of them are fairly easy to complete and they range in length from 1.7 miles (or 0.75 miles using a shortcut) to 4 miles long. Some of the walks are mostly flat and shouldn’t prove challenging. A few of them, however, have steep sections and gradual climbs.
What’s great about the routes is that they’re varied. Visit the official Cardinham Woods website and read up on the trails yourself. See which one would be the most suitable for you and your dog to complete. Whichever one(s) you end up doing, you’re sure to enjoy a pleasant woodland walk together. Take in the views of towering trees and discover secret glades as you explore the woods.
Length: 4.3 miles
Difficulty: Medium
This is an enjoyable woodland walk that has a few climbs. It’s not the easiest, but it’s not the hardest either. Both you and your dog should find it a pleasant, somewhat rewarding route. The views of Tehidy Woods and its many trees are great, as are the sights of Deadman’s Cove. This is a rock and pebble beach that’s said to be haunted by sailors and pirates. It’s also quite hard to access directly. The walking trail takes you along the cliff tops that overlook the beach.
The wildlife section of Tehidy Woods has a dog ban in place. However, there are other paths you can take to bypass this. The rest of the trail is suitable for dogs, though you’ll want to keep yours on their lead while walking alongside the cliff tops.
Length: 1 mile
Difficulty: Easy
Botallack is a small village on the eastern coast of Cornwall with a rich mining history. Throughout the settlement and beyond you can see remnants of its mining industry. These include some 19th-century engine houses that seem to cling to the cliffs. There are also some ruined chimney stacks and even an arsenic labyrinth, a series of chambers used to collect the poison produced during the production of tin.
There’s a circular walking trail that starts in Botallack, takes you to the coast and passes some of the mining ruins before returning to the village. It’s an easy enough route that includes a few small inclines, but nothing too strenuous. Like the other coastal paths we’ve mentioned, there are some cliffside parts where it’d be best to keep your dog on their lead.
Length: 3.5 miles
Difficulty: Medium
Located on Cornwall’s Atlantic coast, Tintagel is a village whose castle was supposedly the birthplace of King Arthur. The Tintagel King Arthur walk is a popular walking trail that many visitors and locals alike enjoy going on. You’ll no doubt see some other dogs while taking on this trail too. It starts in the village and takes you past a historic church before leading you to the castle itself. From here, you walk to the nearby village of Bossiney before looping round and ending up where you started.
The route has markers to help keep you on track. It’s quite rocky in some places and there are some steep sections. However, you and your dog shouldn’t find it too troublesome.
Length: 5.2 miles
Difficulty: Medium
This is a great walk for you and your dog. It starts in the quaint village of Cawsand, which is close to Rame Head, a captivating headland offering magnificent sea views. The village is also not too far from Plymouth. The walk includes some rather steep descents and climbs along the section between Rame Head and Whitsand Bay. However, you and your dog should both find these manageable.
When you reach Whitsand Bay, you’ll be able to let your dog roam free. This beach, unlike some of the other nearby ones, welcomes dogs year-round. Let your dog run around and splash in the sea before heading back.
This is just a very small sample of the large number of dog-friendly walks Cornwall has to offer. Be sure to take on some of these worthwhile walks the next time you bring your dog to this part of England. Discover rugged coastal scenery, admire the views of the glistening sea on a sunny day and learn more about the fascinating history and culture of the area, all while getting some exercise with your beloved dog.
