Argyll & Bute
Dog-friendly Isle of Bute & Cowal
32 tail-wagging places to eat, drink, walk and explore with your dog in Isle of Bute & Cowal.
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Days OutBenmore Botanic GardenBenmore, near Dunoon, Isle of Bute & CowalDogs on short leads welcome throughout the garden; not permitted inside the Fernery
Photo © Kaitlin Martz via GoogleDays OutBute YardHigh Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute & CowalDog friendly across the yard and outdoor seating, including the monthly market
Photo © Lucian Oniscu via GoogleDays OutMount StuartMount Stuart, Isle of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalDogs on leads in the wider grounds and private beach and at outdoor cafe seating; not in the house, walled gardens or indoor cafe
Photo © Daniel Willingham via GoogleDays OutRothesay CastleRothesay, Isle of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalDogs on leads allowed in the open grounds but not in roofed areasPlaces to EatBotanica at the BarnMillhouse, near Tighnabruaich, Isle of Bute & CowalDog friendly cafe with garden seatingPlaces to EatChattersJohn Street, Dunoon, Isle of Bute & CowalDogs have been welcomed by arrangement; confirm when bookingPlaces to EatDunoon Burgh HallArgyll Street, Dunoon, Isle of Bute & CowalDog friendly cafe and garden
Photo © lynn kay via GooglePlaces to EatEttrick Bay Tea RoomEttrick Bay, Isle of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalDog friendly indoors and out; water bowls; treats and dog ice cream
Photo © Nigel Bedrock via GooglePlaces to EatMusickerEast Princes Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute & CowalDogs welcome inside; water bowl and treats offeredPlaces to EatPortavadie Loch FynePortavadie, Cowal, Isle of Bute & CowalDogs welcome in the lounge bar areas of the Marina Restaurant, ground floor and mezzaninePlaces to EatThe Swallow CafeArgyll Street, Dunoon, Isle of Bute & CowalDogs welcomed with treats and dog ice cream
Photo © Bute Brew Co. via GooglePubsBute Brew CoBute Yard, Rothesay, Isle of Bute & CowalDog friendly in the taproom and beer gardenPubsThe Coylet InnLoch Eck, near Dunoon, Isle of Bute & CowalDogs welcomed in the bar with a water bowl and biscuit; dog-friendly rooms; dog-free seating also availablePubsThe Lorne Bar and Kitchen249 Argyll Street, Dunoon, Isle of Bute & CowalDog friendly in the bar area with a dedicated dog table and water bowls
Photo © Isle of Bute Distillery via GoogleShopsIsle of Bute DistilleryBute Yard, Rothesay, Isle of Bute & CowalDogs welcome in the outdoor gin garden and shop area at Bute YardPlaces to StayKames HotelKames, near Tighnabruaich, Isle of Bute & CowalUp to two dogs per room at around GBP 10 per dog per night; dogs welcome in the bar
Photo © Kingarth Hotel via GooglePlaces to StayKingarth HotelKingarth, south Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalWell-behaved dogs welcome in the bars and in bedroomsPlaces to StayPark HotelWest Bay, Dunoon, Isle of Bute & CowalPet-friendly rooms available; tell them when you book
Photo © Jane Hunter via GooglePlaces to StayThe Colintraive HotelColintraive, Kyles of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalDogs very welcome in the bar with a bowl and treat; around GBP 10 per night in rooms; dog-free restaurant availableWalks & BeachesArdentinny BeachLoch Long, Cowal, Isle of Bute & CowalCowal's longest sandy beach with room to run; forest trails behindWalks & BeachesBishop's GlenDunoon, Isle of Bute & CowalPopular local dog-walking glen with wide, shaded paths and free parkingWalks & BeachesCanada Hill and Skeoch WoodRothesay, Isle of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalStraight from town; woodland and open hill, leads where sheep graze
Photo © Google Curator via GoogleWalks & BeachesEttrick Bay BeachWest coast, Isle of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalDogs welcome year round with no seasonal ban; keep clear of grazing livestock
Photo © Google Curator via GoogleWalks & BeachesKilchattan BaySouth-east Isle of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalDog-friendly sandy bay and shore path; livestock on adjoining landWalks & BeachesKilmun ArboretumKilmun, Holy Loch, Isle of Bute & CowalDogs welcome on the waymarked forest trails; keep under close controlWalks & BeachesLoch Eck Shore WalkInverchapel to Whistlefield, near Dunoon, Isle of Bute & CowalLochside forest track with plenty of shingle beaches for a swimWalks & BeachesLoch Lomond and Cowal WayPortavadie to Tighnabruaich and beyond, Isle of Bute & CowalLong-distance route with coastal and forest sections; livestock in placesWalks & BeachesOstel BayKilbride Bay, Cowal, Isle of Bute & CowalSuperb open beach for dogs; sheep in the fields on the walk in, so leads on the track
Photo © So Somaya via GoogleWalks & BeachesScalpsie BaySouth-west Isle of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalSpace to run on the sand but leads near sheep and away from the seal colonyWalks & BeachesSt Ninian's BayThe Straad, Isle of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalQuiet dog-walking beach; ground-nesting and wading birds mean leads are wise in springWalks & BeachesToward PointToward, south of Dunoon, Isle of Bute & CowalShort coastal circuits from Ardyne car park; a hill option for energetic dogsWalks & BeachesWest Island WayKilchattan Bay northwards, Isle of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalGreat long-distance dog walk but much of it crosses farmland, so leads near sheep and cattle