In Cumbria a dog can have a boat trip too. Ullswater ‘Steamers’ describes itself as dog friendly, with water bowls outside the main pier houses, and its facilities page lists a small per-dog fare. Prices change, so check the current fare before you go. A boat out and a walk back is one of the nicer ways to see a lake, as long as your dog is happy afloat.
Cumbria has county pages for trainers, vets and a lakes-and-rivers swimming guide. For sitters, groomers, rescue and pet transport we link to the UK-wide guides.
What’s covered in Cumbria
- Dog trainers: Dog trainers in Cumbria
- Vets: Best vets in Cumbria
- Dog swimming spots: Best lakes and rivers for dog swimming in Cumbria
- Dog sitters: no Cumbrian town has its own sitters page yet, so please use our UK dog sitters directory.
- Dog groomers: there’s no local page here either. The UK dog groomers guide is the place to look.
- Adoption and rescue: we don’t have a Cumbria guide, so see our UK-wide dog adoption and rescue guide.
- Pet transport: no Cumbria city page, so see our UK pet transport guide.
Boats, lakes and long drives
Many Cumbrian days begin with a drive on slow roads, so plan breaks for water and a stretch. If your dog hasn’t been on a boat before, a short trip is a gentler introduction than a long one. Keep them on a lead at the pier, sit somewhere steady, and take fresh water for them.
A supplement option
Calmshops stocks Calmdogs probiotic chews, a complementary feed, if you’re weighing up a supplement. Your vet can say whether it suits your dog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can dogs go on the Ullswater Steamers?
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ describes itself as dog friendly and charges a small fare per dog. Check its website for the current fare and any rules before you travel.
Does AboutDogs have Cumbria dog sitter and groomer pages?
Not yet. For those we link to our UK-wide sitters directory and groomers guide rather than imply local coverage we don’t have.
Where can I find dog swimming spots in Cumbria?
Our Cumbria swimming guide covers lakes and rivers, and it’s linked above.
Written by Georgiana & Figo.
