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We went to the Lake Disrict a few years ago, took our JRT with us. We did let her off lead in some areas, Buttermere being one, but only when there were no sheep in sight and no notices warning of sheep/livestock in the area. Contrary to popular belief the Lakes are not covered with sheep everywhere you look. Although it was November so maybe they were on fields closer to the farms.
The Peak Disrict is also great for dogs, again using common sense. We've taken our dogs along the whole of the Monsal Trail from Buxton to Bakewell, the Monsal Trail is easily accessible from Beechcroft Farm caravan site, which is an excellent site and very dog friendly. The Pennine Way is just over the road from the site too, some stunning walks up there. The Staffordshire Moorlands are perfect too, lovely walks around the Ramblers Retreat (which also serves scrumptious cakes and is dog friendly) near Cheadle, in the woods behind Alton Towers, around the chained tree, and up towards Alton, with not a sheep or any other livestock to be seen. Then there's the Roaches, although there is some livestock there so leads needed in parts. A good site for exploring both the Moorlands and the Peak District is the Star at Alton, C&CC site. Turn right and you're in the Peak District, left and you're in the Moorlands.
A bit further afield, Northumberland. Stunning beaches, not overcrowded even in Summer, and no livestock on beaches. Our dogs had a great time there.
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Topic: Off lead dog walks
