Dog-friendly Dorset travel guide
Why choose a dog-friendly holiday in Dorset?
Dorset is made for dog-friendly adventures. With its dramatic Jurassic Coast, sweeping clifftop walks and charming market towns, this beautiful county is perfect for pups and their humans.
Start your day with walkies along dog-friendly stretches of the South West Coast Path or sandy spots like Hive Beach and Lulworth Cove. Then wander through postcard-worthy towns like Lyme Regis, Swanage and West Bay, where you’ll find plenty of welcoming cafés and pubs happy to greet muddy paws. Inland, discover rolling countryside trails, Iron Age hillforts and peaceful heathland to explore.
When it’s time to curl up and relax, Dorset offers everything from cosy countryside boltholes to coastal cottages with sea views. Whether you fancy a luxury lodge with a hot tub, a family-friendly retreat or a home with a big enclosed garden, Dorset has the perfect base for your next dog-friendly escape.
Things to do in Dorset
From fossil-hunting on the Jurassic Coast to scenic clifftop walks, sandy beaches and charming seaside towns, Dorset is packed with dog-friendly adventures.
Eat and drink in Dorset
From cosy country pubs to laid-back coastal cafés, Dorset is full of dog-friendly places to eat and drink.
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