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Find out how to get to Buttermere Valley, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
Dogs are welcome at the Buttermere Valley all year round, and there are plenty of places to take your four-legged friend while you're here. Help us look after our farmers' livelihood by keeping your dogs on a short lead. Please help keep the area enjoyable for everyone by keeping your dog in close control, cleaning up after them and following the guidance below.
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.
The Buttermere Valley is a one pawprint rated place.
Dogs are welcome here, but facilities are limited. They’ll be able to stretch their legs in the car park and walk in the nearby open spaces, depending on the season. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Dogs are welcome throughout the Buttermere Valley and you will often spot our rangers out with their trusty and well trained four-legged side kicks. If you are lucky, you might see some sheep dogs hard at work in the valleys. There are many places to take your dog for walks throughout the Buttermere Valley, including the many trails which we have included here.
Since there are often livestock in the fields and on the fells , we ask that you keep your dogs on a short lead to avoid any cases of sheep worrying and to look after our farmers livelihoods. This will also help us protect our wildlife such as ground nesting birds and burrowing animals.
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 Buttermere Valley, 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.
Here's how to get the most out of a visit to the Lake District with your dog, while protecting the countryside and keeping livestock and wildlife safe.
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.
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.
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.
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Explore the hills and woodlands on the eastern side of Crummock Water on this circular walk near Buttermere, Lake District.
Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus, find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.