Discover more at Fell Foot
Find out how to get to Fell Foot, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
Take a stroll with your dog alongside England’s largest lake at Fell Foot. With parkland, Windermere’s lakeshore and the south meadow to explore, there’s plenty of space to stretch your legs.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members' handbook.
Fell Foot is a three pawprint rated place.
Three pawprints shows the very best places you can visit for a day with your dog. You’ll be able to take your dog to most areas, including indoors for a cup of tea and a treat. There’ll be clearly signed dog zones and dog-friendly experiences. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Dogs are very welcome in every part of the park, apart from the children’s play area. With lakeshore strolls, a splash in the water and a whole meadow to explore there's plenty of space to roam. It’s a great place to walk the dog with chance to relax in the Boathouse café with a hot drink, lite bite or cake afterwards.
Please remember to keep your dog on a lead in the parkland, along the lakeshore paths and in the café. If you'd like to walk your dog off-lead, you can do that in the south meadow, as long as cattle are not grazing there.
Yes, dogs are allowed in the water off-lead, but please keep a close eye on them during busy periods, such as in the summer. Remember to look out for blue-green algae, which often blooms in Windermere and can be potentially fatal to dogs. More information can be found on the Lake District National Park's website
When water levels are particularly high, the lakeshore path can flood, concealing hidden drops and creating dangerous undercurrents, so please stay away from the water’s edge at these times.
If you're planning a visit with your dog(s), why not pick up a Pooch Passport on your next walk? Collect stamps from participating places on your days out and your dog(s) will receive a special treat from our partners at Forthglade. Find out more about the Pooch Passport scheme and discover dog-friendly places to explore together. 1 September 2024 to 28 February 2025.
Don your Christmas jumpers and hats for professional dog photographer Shaun Barr to capture a free image of you and your dog, to share with friends and family. 30 November and 7 December. Find out more and book your time slot.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Find out how to get to Fell Foot, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
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If you’re bringing your dog(s) to the places we care for, you'll find information on our pawprint rating system and the Canine Code to help plan your visit.
Find a place to sit and relax with your dog after a good walk. Here's a selection of great walks with dog-friendly cafés at the end to round off the day.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog(s) get the most out of the places in our care.
Take a leisurely walk around the park and meadows and keep an eye out for wildlife including otters, warblers and geese. There's plenty of things to do at Fell Foot.
Fell Foot is the perfect place to try out a new activity on Windermere, England's largest lake. With access to the water, the park is ideal for paddling, canoeing and boat hire. See what’s on offer.
Whether you're after a coffee to take with you on your walk, brunch or an ice cream treat mid-adventure, you'll be well catered for at Fell Foot.
The Lake District has plenty of opportunities for you and your dog to explore some wonderful countryside – from the shores of Windermere to the fell tops in Langdale.