Southampton
Taking your dog to Southampton
- Beach access
- Year-round
- Dog walks
- 8
- Dog-friendly pubs & cafes
- 11
- Nearby towns
- 4
16 council-verified beaches nearby
6 with off-lead sections
Always check ahead before travelling
Closest: Lyndhurst, 8 miles
Southampton Common
Southampton, Hampshire
3 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Southampton Common in Hampshire is a large city common with dog-friendly woodland, ponds and open meadows.
Lordshill and Lord's Wood
Southampton, Hampshire
3 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Lord's Wood in Southampton, Hampshire, is a dog-friendly urban-edge woodland walk with ancient trees and open grassland.
Itchen Valley Country Park
Eastleigh, Hampshire
3.6 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Itchen Valley Country Park in Eastleigh, Hampshire, is a dog-friendly woodland and water-meadow country park with a dedicated off-lead field.
The Cup and Saucer
Southampton, Hampshire
Dogs inside
Dog-friendly community cafe near Southampton Common; inside welcome; water bowls.
Mettricks Coffee
Southampton, Hampshire
Dogs welcome at outdoor terrace; popular local specialty coffee chain.
Small Batch Coffee
Southampton, Hampshire
Dogs welcome at outside tables; specialty coffee in Oxford Street.
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