1. Steall Falls, Scottish Highlands
A visit to Scotland’s second-highest waterfall, Steall Falls, will take your breath away. With a single drop cascade of 120 metres, this waterfall was formed by two different glaciers melting and eroding the rockface during Scotland’s Ice Age over 10,000 years ago. At 2.5 miles round trip, this is a fairly short walk for a big reward and is widely recognised as one of Scotland’s best short walks. The route takes you through a dramatic gorge before opening out into Steall Meadows, with views ahead to the spectacular waterfall.
2. Budle Bay, Norththumberland
If you ask us, there’s nowhere in the world quite like the Northumberland Coast, or the ‘Castle Coast’ as it is sometimes called. Sweeping stretches of pristine sand and crumbling castles are the order of the day here, and you can experience the best of it all at Budle Bay. One of Northumberland’s best kept secrets: while you might run into a few other people at Bamburgh or Druridge Bay these days, chances are you’ll have Budle Bay almost entirely to yourself. 
3. Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire
This is a beautiful walk for dog owners visiting Robin Hood’s Bay, a picturesque fishing village in North Yorkshire infamous for its role in the smuggling trade between 1700 and 1850. It takes you all along the coast to Ravenscar – and then back. A little over six miles in total, it’s the perfect morning or afternoon walk to wear out little paws while taking in the stunning views across the countryside to the sea beyond.
4. Loughrigg Fell & Rydal Cave, Cumbria
If there was one walk we could choose to give you a perfect flavour of the Lake District, this jaunt up to Loughrigg Fell and Rydal Cave would be it. With fells, lake views, swimming spots and an impressive cave on the list of things to explore, this varied walk ticks all the boxes and is one of the best scenic dog walks in the UK. If you have time, the Copper Pot in Ambleside is well worth a visit post-walk. It’s such a lovely cosy little place with an open fire and delicious food.
5. The Roaches & Lud's Church, Staffordshire
This 2 and a half /3 hour loop starts with a short (but not too steep) climb through woodland up onto a ridge offering 360 degrees of incredible views over the Peak District. With beautiful rock formations and the mysterious Doxey Pool (which a mermaid is rumoured to call home, would you believe), it’s the perfect place to admire the autumnal landscape before heading on to the stunning Lud’s Church.
6. Moel Famau, North Wales
Boasting scenic landscapes, spectacular summits and pretty towns and villages from Prestatyn to Llangollen, The Clwydian Range – one of Wales’ five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty – is a dog owner’s dream day out. There are so many beautiful trails that you can follow but the Jubilee Tower Circular Trail to the top of Moel Famau (‘Mother Mountain’ in English) is definitely a favourite.
7. The Long Mynd, Shropshire
Nestled on the England/Wales border, the Shropshire Hills, although officially an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are in our opinion, a hugely underappreciated part of the UK. With almost 7 miles of heathland plateau, wild ponies, rocky climbs, incredible views and wild swimming spots, we think the Long Mynd is a perfect introduction to all that the Shropshire Hills has to offer and one of the most scenic dog walks in the UK.
8. Broadway Tower, Cotswolds
Broadway Tower is a folly atop Broadway Hill, and the second highest point of the Cotswolds – you can see up to sixteen counties from the top of the tower on a clear day. It’s also set within a 50 acre estate of parkland and is conveniently located on the Cotswold Way walking route. The park is such a great place for an outing with your dog and there’s even agility obstacles for your four-legged friend to attempt.
9. Pen y Fan, Brecon Beacons
While Cribyn, Fan y Big and Corn Du may not be familiar to you, Pen y Fan is one of the most popular walks in the Brecon Beacons, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s perfect for beginners who might not yet feel fully confident out on the hills: the path to the summit starts by the car park and navigation is straight forward all the way to the top, with nothing technical to worry about.
10. Whitsand Bay, Cornwall
Backed by dramatic cliffs dotted with quirky huts, Whitsand Bay stretches all the way from Portwrinkle in the west to Rame Head in the east. This stunning and wild stretch of coastline is made up of several sandy beaches including Portwrinkle, Tregantle, Tregonhawke, Freathy and Polhawn. At low tide, all of these beaches join together to become one huge four-mile expanse of sand for dogs to run free on. And yes, it’s dog friendly all year round with no seasonal restrictions.
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