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Derbyshire does well out of CAMRA’s own “Dog Friendly” tag — it turns out to be the most reliable single clue to a genuinely welcoming pub across this county, from Derby’s West End right out to the Hope Valley. Here’s what Figo and I could verify, town by town. Derby The Greyhound, 76 Friar Gate,

Derbyshire is one of those counties where the Peak District does most of the talking — Figo and I have spent many a weekend chasing sheep smells we’re not supposed to chase around Edale and Bakewell. If you’re planning a trip, here’s what we could actually verify about dog-friendly places to stay, from Derby city

Denbighshire might be my favourite county for variety — in one weekend you can have sand between your paws on the coast, a proper lung-busting climb in the Clwydian Range, and a gentle amble along a canal towpath. Here’s our pick of verified walks, with the dog rules that actually matter stated plainly. Coastal: Rhyl

Secure, private dog fields have become really popular across the UK for dogs that need space away from other dogs, or owners who just want total peace of mind off-lead. Denbighshire, though, is a genuine gap in this market — here’s what we actually found, and why we’re only giving you one option with a

I’ll be upfront with you here: this was one of the hardest categories to research for Denbighshire. Independent, professional dog walkers with a genuine online presence were thin on the ground in this county on our first pass, though a second look on Google Maps (below) found a few more. Here’s exactly what we did

After a good long walk along the Dee or up towards the Clwydian Range, Figo is always ready for a sit-down and a sniff around a beer garden. Here’s what we could verify about dog-friendly pubs, cafés and restaurants across Denbighshire — and, being honest with you, a couple of places where the information genuinely

Figo and I love a trip to North Wales — there’s something about the Clwydian Range on one side and the coast at Rhyl and Prestatyn on the other that makes Denbighshire feel like it was built for dog walkers. If you’re planning a stay, here’s what we could actually verify about dog-friendly places to

From a lakeside heritage walk at Fell Foot to the seabird cliffs of St Bees Head, here are Cumbria’s best dog walks — with one reserve you should know is dog-free entirely.

Only two secure dog fields turned up for the whole of Cumbria, and neither is independently confirmed beyond a single source — here’s the honest picture.

Cumbria’s independent dog-walking scene mostly lives on Bark and Facebook, which we can’t verify from here — here’s the honest, thin picture, plus how to vet one yourself.