Dog Days Out

A dog-owner's bible for a wealth of fun, welcoming and quirky adventures in the UK and Ireland. A staggering one third of British households now own a dog as a pet, meaning dog-friendly days out and weekend trips are becoming ever more popular. Finding reliable and comprehensive information on dog-friendly activities, though, is getting harder thanks to the deluge of online content, much of which doesn't offer in-depth information on the kinds of things dog owners need to know. Dog Days Out solves that problem, offering 365 ideas for things to do around the UK with your four-legged friend, such as long rambles in the countryside, brilliant beaches to play fetch on, and exciting attractions and quirky accommodation options. From the rugged countryside of Ireland and Northern Ireland to the beaches of Cornwall, Kent and the Scottish Highlands, plus castles, country houses and cracking walks to be had in between, this book will provide an abundance of ideas for an hour, half a day or a whole day out to suit all weathers. Gorgeous maps and beautiful photography make this both an aspirational and endlessly useful read. The long list of brilliant activities is accompanied by essential practical information for dog owners, such as local bylaws, rules for dogs, wildlife to be aware of, safety tips, solo travel with dogs, activities with reactive dogs, and accessible dog days out.

Lottie Gross is a travel writer and dog lover who has spent a number of years dragging her dogs along on adventures for work. She has written for The Telegraph, The Times, the Independent, the i paper, DK, Rough Guides, Lonely Planet, National Geographic Traveller, and many more. She regularly speaks at dog events such as DogFest and Dogstival, and on radio and television for the BBC and ITV. @lottiecgross

Each chapter contains an abundance of ideas for: - Unique accommodation (glamping sites, unique homes such as Landmark Trust, ultra dog-friendly hotels) - Beaches (dog-friendly year-round with no restrictions) - Walks - Attractions (such as castles, country estates, museums) - Experiences (such as trains you can ride, tours that allow dogs, foraging experiences or navigation courses) Introduction Southwest England & Channel Islands London & Southeast England The Midlands East Anglia & Cambridgeshire Northeast England Northwest England & the Isle of Man South Wales Mid Wales North Wales Southern Scotland Central & Northeast Scotland The Cairngorms, Highlands and Islands Northern Ireland Southern Ireland North Ireland