Pooley Bridge
Pooley Bridge is a small village at the northern end of Ullswater in the Lake District, offering steamboat cruises and access to Helvellyn and the surrounding fells. The village is a quiet alternative to the busier southern lakes.
Taking your dog to Pooley Bridge
- Dog walks
- 7
- Dog-friendly pubs & cafes
- 16
- Nearby towns
- 3
3 with off-lead sections
Always check ahead before travelling
Closest: Keswick, 12.5 miles
Ullswater and Aira Force Waterfall
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria
5.5 mi · Moderate · Off-lead
The Ullswater and Aira Force walk is a 5.5-mile circular route combining the lakeside paths of Ullswater with the 65-foot Aira Force waterfall and Victorian woodland garden. Suitable for all dog sizes. The Ullswater Steamers accept dogs and offer a one-way return option.
Aira Force
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria
4.5 mi · Moderate
Aira Force near Pooley Bridge and Ullswater, Cumbria is a National Trust waterfall walk, officially rated Moderate. The 4.5-mile circular route through Gowbarrow Park includes steep drops, steps and uneven fell paths. Sheep graze nearby, so keep dogs on a lead or under close control. A shorter there-and-back to the lower falls is also possible.
Lowther Park
Penrith, Cumbria
3 mi · Moderate · Off-lead
Lowther Park near Penrith, Cumbria is the free, open parkland and former deer park around Lowther Castle, distinct from the paid Lowther Castle & Gardens attraction. Walking routes cover undulating grassland and estate tracks, including a link to the 7.5-mile Ullswater Way loop. A free-roaming cattle herd means dogs stay on a lead unless no livestock is present.
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