Exploring Ravenglass with dogs

We all love a holiday with our four legged friends, and the Lake District and Cumbria is an ideal place for a getaway with your dogs. With beach walkies, seaside swims and dog-friendly train rides, Ravenglass is an ideal spot for a dog walkers holiday… 

Please note when adventuring with your dog to be aware of livestock and keep your dogs on leads when passing. 

  • Dog friendly walks 

Dogs love exploring the Lake District as much as we do and luckily, there are plenty of walks great for dogs in Ravenglass. Luckily, the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway are extremely dog friendly and love to see furry friends aboard the train, making exploring the area with your dog super easy. Four legged passengers even receive their own welcome pack filled with treats and mess bags. The company charges a small fee of £1.50 for an all-day dog ticket.

- Ravenglass Beach

All dogs love a good beach walk; luckily for your four-legged friends, Ravenglass is a coastal town with a sandy, muddy beach ideal for playing in the sand and swimming in the sea! You can explore the village and coastline in a 4km loop exploring old Roman bathhouse ruins along the way, ending the route with seaside dip and roll in the sand.

-Beckfoot to Blea Tarn

Take your canine companion on an exciting, dog friendly train ride aboard the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, jumping off at the Beckfoot station. From here, a steep, 3-mile hike up into the hills brings you to the picturesque Blea Tarn. This remote spot is perfect for energetic dogs as they can have a run around and jump in the water!

-Eskdale valley

From Ravenglass, treat your dog to a ride upon the Ravenglass and Eskdale train, exploring the whole route until you reach Dalegarth station. From here, you can explore the Eskdale area, which consists of low-level valley and river walks for older, less energetic dogs or big mountain days including Scafell Pike and Harter Fell, for lively puppies. From the station, you could also head to the dog friendly attraction of Eskdale Mill; one of the oldest mills in the area dating back to 1578. 

  • Dog friendly accommodation 

No one likes leaving their dog at home when they go away, so finding dog friendly accommodation is always a relief. Luckily, there are a few options in Ravenglass… 

  • The Inn at Ravenglass 

This 17th century inn is located on the coastline at Ravenglass, offering easy access for dogs to have an evening dip in the sea before retiring to the dog-friendly bar and rooms at the Ravenglass Inn. 

  • Pennington Hotel 

An especially dog friendly hotel in the Ravenglass area, the Pennington Hotel welcomes visitors with two legs and four and is a stones throw away from walks ideal for dogs such as the coast and the western fells! The hotel is set right on the estuary, making a doggy swim in the sea easy to reach. The hotel grounds are set in a dog-friendly enclosure, with four-legged guests receiving a welcome pack filled with treats upon arrival! 

  • Eskholme Lodge 

A short distance away from Ravenglass in a small village called Eskdale Green, the Eskholme Lodge is a self-catering cottage ideal for families with dogs sleeping up to 6 people and 2 dogs. The cottage is complete with an enclosed garden and patio, a cosy log burner and spacious rooms. The beautiful home is set in a secluded area still offering easy access to mountain hikes and seaside strolls. 

  • Dog friendly pubs

After a walk amongst the sea-air, a pint and doggy treat is a must for tired owners and poochies. Here in Ravenglass, there are a range of pubs that are welcoming of sandy, muddy boots and paw prints… 

  • Ravenglass Inn

After a run around on the beach, have a break with your pooch in the seaside Ravenglass Inn. The traditional pub is dog friendly and filled with friendly staff guaranteed to give your dog plenty of attention and treats! The open fire is a bonus during evenings and wintertime for tired dogs to curl up beside. The pub doesn’t serve meals meaning your dog can sit for as long as they like, wherever they like! 

  • Pennington Hotel

The Pennington Hotel is a historic inn where you can enjoy a bite to eat and drink with your canine companion right beside you. The hotel is very welcoming of dogs allowing them in the bar area where you can enjoy some tasty food and ale whilst your dog devours a bowl of biscuits! 

  • Ratty Arms

Situated on the Ravenglass train platform, the Ratty Arms is a friendly, family run pub serving homely pub grub and beer with an equally homely welcome, to both humans and dogs. The pub prides itself on its dog-friendly reputation with doggy guests often being spoilt by staff and gifted with plenty of Gravy Bones and Markies treats!