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Dog-friendly Ambleside

32 tail-wagging places to eat, drink, walk and explore with your dog in Ambleside.

Ambleside has 32 dog-friendly places: 10 dog-friendly pubs, 9 cafés and places to eat, 4 walks and beaches, 4 days out and 3 places to stay. Here is where we would start with a dog.

Where to start in Ambleside

Dog-friendly Ambleside: good to know

  • 8 places welcome dogs indoors, not just in the garden.
  • 1 spot for a good off-lead run.
  • Plenty of spots lay on water bowls and treats for your dog.
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Bridge HousePhoto © Lara Akin via GoogleDays OutBridge HouseRydal Road (town centre), AmblesideDogs welcome outside this small landmarkStock Ghyll ForcePhoto © Tom Fowler via GoogleDays OutStock Ghyll ForceStock Ghyll (short walk from town centre), AmblesideDogs welcome; keep on lead near the falls and viewing platformsThe Armitt MuseumPhoto © Armitt Library & Museum Centre via GoogleDays OutThe Armitt MuseumRydal Road, AmblesideWell-behaved dogs welcomeWindermere Lake Cruises (Waterhead Pier)Photo © Ambleside (Waterhead Pier) - Windermere Lake Cruises Ltd via GoogleDays OutWindermere Lake Cruises (Waterhead Pier)Waterhead Pier, AmblesideDogs travel free on all cruises; must be kept on a lead and off seatsCopper PotPhoto © Copper Pot via GooglePlaces to EatCopper PotTown centre, AmblesideDogs welcome in all areas including bar, fire room and kitchen gardenDoi Intanon Thai RestaurantPhoto © Doi Intanon, Thai Restaurant via GooglePlaces to EatDoi Intanon Thai RestaurantOld Market Hall (town centre), AmblesideDogs welcomeFORCE CafePhoto © Force Cafe & Terrace via GooglePlaces to EatFORCE CafeNear Stock Ghyll (short walk from town), AmblesideDogs welcomePlaces to EatLucy's of AmblesideChurch Street, AmblesideDogs welcome at a limited number of tables; phone ahead to bookMr H's TearoomPhoto © Alma Kowalsky via GooglePlaces to EatMr H's TearoomTown centre, AmblesideDogs welcomePlaces to EatStiles of AmblesideMain road into town, AmblesideDogs welcome in any part of the cafe and given biscuitsThe Apple PiePhoto © martin ainger via GooglePlaces to EatThe Apple PieRydal Road (town centre), AmblesideDogs welcome in certain areas of the cafeThe Giggling Goose CafePhoto © Jamie Harper via GooglePlaces to EatThe Giggling Goose CafeThe Old Mill (town centre), AmblesideDogs welcomePlaces to EatThe Rattle Ghyll CafeTown centre, AmblesideDogs welcomeThe Ambleside InnPhoto © The Ambleside Inn via GooglePubsThe Ambleside InnMarket Place, AmblesideDogs welcome in bar areas with water bowls and treats; pet rooms availableThe Drunken Duck InnPhoto © Allan Stanners via GooglePubsThe Drunken Duck InnBarngates (above Ambleside), AmblesideDogs welcome in the bar area and on the terrace, not the dining roomThe Flying FleecePhoto © James Griffiths via GooglePubsThe Flying FleeceCompston Road, AmblesideDogs welcome in the bar with dedicated water taps and bowls outsideThe Golden RulePhoto © Izu garav via GooglePubsThe Golden RuleTown centre (Smithy Brow), AmblesideDogs welcome inside; water bowls providedThe Royal OakPhoto © Royal Oak via GooglePubsThe Royal OakChurch Street, AmblesideDogs welcomed with treats, 0 percent doggy beer and a Mr Woofchester's doggy menuPubsThe Sportsman (Ambleside Tavern)Compston Road, AmblesideDogs welcomePubsThe Talbot Bar at Skelwith Bridge HotelSkelwith Bridge (near Ambleside), AmblesideDogs welcomePubsThe Unicorn InnNorth Road, AmblesideDogs and muddy boots welcome insideThe Wateredge InnPhoto © The Wateredge Inn via GooglePubsThe Wateredge InnWaterhead (Lake Windermere shore), AmblesideDogs welcome in bar and lakeside beer gardenThe White Lion HotelPhoto © patheesen via GooglePubsThe White Lion HotelMarket Place, AmblesideDogs welcome inside and in the outdoor seatingGO Outdoors ExpressPhoto © Dave Bates via GoogleShopsGO Outdoors ExpressTown centre, AmblesideDogs welcome insidePaws by the LakePhoto © Paws by the Lake - Ambleside Pet & Gift Shop via GoogleShopsPaws by the LakeOld Toll House, Lake Road, Waterhead, AmblesideDog-focused shop welcoming dogs insideRothay Manor HotelPhoto © Rothay Manor Hotel via GooglePlaces to StayRothay Manor HotelRothay Bridge, AmblesideEight dog rooms; dog beds, towel, bowl, treats and dog washroom provided; dogs in drawing room and Brathay dining roomThe Old VicaragePhoto © The Old Vicarage Ambleside via GooglePlaces to StayThe Old VicarageVicarage Road (town centre), AmblesideAll rooms pet-friendly and dogs stay freeThe Waterhead InnPhoto © The Waterhead Inn via GooglePlaces to StayThe Waterhead InnWaterhead (Lake Windermere shore), AmblesideUp to two dogs from 15 GBP per night; dog areas in pub, water bowls, treats and Sir Woofchester's dog foodBorrans Park and WaterheadPhoto © Marek Nemeth via GoogleWalks & BeachesBorrans Park and WaterheadWaterhead (lake shore), AmblesideDogs welcome; lake access for a paddleLoughrigg Fell CircularPhoto © Sally Brown via GoogleWalks & BeachesLoughrigg Fell CircularLoughrigg (from town centre), AmblesideDogs welcome; keep on lead near livestock, water access for paddlingRothay ParkPhoto © Sarah Wilson via GoogleWalks & BeachesRothay ParkBetween town centre and River Rothay, AmblesideDogs welcome, off-lead in open areas, on lead near playground and riverRydal Cave and Rydal WaterPhoto © Tom Wanderer via GoogleWalks & BeachesRydal Cave and Rydal WaterRydal (from Ambleside via Loughrigg), AmblesideDogs welcome; lakeside dips en route, keep on lead near sheep

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