Cartmel
Cartmel is a small village in the southern Lake District known for its twelfth-century priory and its association with sticky toffee pudding produced by the village shop. The annual Cartmel Races attract visitors from across the region.
Taking your dog to Cartmel
- Beach access
- Year-round
- Dog walks
- 2
- Dog-friendly pubs & cafes
- 9
- Nearby towns
- 4
16 council-verified beaches nearby
1 with off-lead sections
Always check ahead before travelling
Closest: Carlisle, 0.7 miles
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cartmel, Cumbria
1.5 mi · Easy
Holker Hall & Gardens in Cartmel, Cumbria is a dog-friendly heritage estate with landscaped gardens, an elliptical garden and woodland paths. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times throughout the grounds. Paths are flat and well-surfaced, making it an easy, level walk suitable for all dogs.
National Trust - Fell Foot
Newby Bridge, Cumbria
1.6 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Fell Foot is a National Trust lakeshore park at the south end of Windermere near Newby Bridge, Cumbria. Dogs must be kept on a lead in the parkland, lakeshore paths and cafe, with off-lead access in the south meadow when cattle are not present. Paths are mostly flat grass and gravel.
Dog-friendly stays in Cartmel
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