About DogWalkDirectory

A dog walk directory built for "walk, then coffee" days out

DogWalkDirectory helps you find dog-friendly walks near you with practical details - off-lead rules, parking, and nearby dog-friendly cafés and pubs - so you can plan a great outing without digging through dozens of tabs.

Walks + venues Clear dog rules Parking notes Local-first

Launch coverage starts in Lancashire. We'll expand region-by-region as listings grow.

What you'll find here

Simple, searchable pages that help you plan quickly.

Dog walksRoutes

Walk listings include distance, difficulty, terrain notes (when known), and what to expect.

Dog rulesClarity

Each listing highlights off-lead, lead-only, or mixed/seasonal rules so you can choose confidently.

Cafés & pubsStops

Nearby dog-friendly places, including whether dogs are allowed inside or outside (when known).

How listings work

Transparency builds trust - here's the approach.

We link out to the best route sources

Where helpful, walk pages can include links to external route details (e.g. maps or trail apps). We keep the core information on-page so it's still useful at a glance.

Source links
User-first

We keep "dog-friendly" explicit

Venues vary - some allow dogs inside, some outside only, and some are lead-only. We aim to state the policy clearly (and update it when it changes).

Clear rules
Updated

We don't charge for business listings

All venues - dog friendly & near dog walks - are welcome on our directory. If we haven't got to your region yet we'll keep you on file until we have enough to expand into the area.

All welcome
Inclusive

Coverage & expansion

Launch region first, then grow steadily.

Launch regionLive

We're starting in Lancashire with curated walks and dog-friendly places.

Next regionsPlanned

As the directory grows, we'll expand region-by-region with the same level of detail.

Quality barAlways

We'd rather have fewer high-quality listings than hundreds of thin pages.

Contribute a listing

If you know a great walk + coffee stop combo, we want to hear it.

Suggest a walk or a dog-friendly café/pub
Share the route name, nearest town, parking details, and the venue's dog policy if you know it.
Submit a listing

Prefer email? Use the contact page.

FAQs

Quick answers about the directory.

Is DogWalkDirectory free to use?

Yes. The directory is free for walkers to browse and search.

Do you verify every venue?

We aim to keep dog policies accurate, but they can change. If you spot an issue, please tell us.

How do I request a new region?

Submit a few great listings in that area - that's the fastest way to make expansion worthwhile.