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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking

The premium UK outdoor adventure and canine fitness digital magazine. Based in Kent, but our trail diaries span the entire country, from the rolling southern coasts to the rugged ridges of Eryri and beyond.

Our mission is to take the guesswork out of mountain days with your dog. Every Tour we publish features detailed Highlights mapping out critical trail data: dog-friendly stiles, livestock areas, reliable water sources, and local pubs.

Build your dog’s fitness, pack the right gear, and unlock the UK’s best hikes. Read our complete logistics and safety guides at: traildog.online
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September 4, 2026 at 08:41

The Saddle to The Old Man of Storr | Skye Trail (Dog-Friendly)

The final reward of the Trotternish traverse. Leaving the isolated saddle, the ridge delivers a final sequence of punishing, steep ascents and descents before plunging into the otherworldly architecture of The Storr. Navigating past towering basalt monoliths, cascading waterfalls, and the iconic Old Man of Storr and The Needle, the…

Time

4h07m

Distance

8.05km

Speed

2.0km/h

Ascent

360m

Descent

600m

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September 3, 2026 at 08:15

The Quiraing to The Storr Spine | Skye Trail (Dog-Friendly)

Leaving the bustling Quiraing car park and its highly welcome burger van behind, Stage 3 crosses the road and immediately climbs into the most isolated, committing section of the Trotternish Ridge. The tourist crowds vanish instantly, replaced by relentless peat bogs, heavy Atlantic weather exposure, and deep "clag" (low-visibility fog).…

Time

8h10m

Distance

19.3km

Speed

2.4km/h

Ascent

960m

Descent

770m

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September 2, 2026 at 07:26

Rubha Hunish to The Quiraing | Skye Trail (Dog-Friendly)

Leaving the coastal headland behind, Stage 2 shifts dramatically from a brief, civilised tarmac stretch between the war memorial and the local water works straight into an unforgiving, lung-busting moorland slog. Pushing through deep heather, hidden peat hags, and water-logged tussocks at the foot of the ascent is exhausting, but…

Time

6h51m

Distance

13.0km

Speed

1.9km/h

Ascent

450m

Descent

260m

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September 1, 2026 at 18:10

Red Phone Box to Rubha Hunish Bothy | Skye Trail (Dog-Friendly)

Kick off your Trotternish Ridge expedition at the iconic red phone box bus drop-off, striking out toward the northernmost tip of the Isle of Skye. This preliminary stage serves as a steady, atmospheric approach to the lookout bothy at Rubha Hunish. The trail follows a reliable path through a series…

Time

1h35m

Distance

3.53km

Speed

2.2km/h

Ascent

80m

Descent

50m

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August 31, 2026 at 11:38

Isle of Skye Casual Trails: Uig Woodland, Rha Falls & The Fairy Glen

Swap the grueling Trotternish ridges for a highly accessible, sensory-rich wander through the lower glens. Starting right outside The Ferry Inn in Uig, this route links hidden waterfalls, rare island broadleaf canopy, and the bizarre, conical mounds of the Fairy Glen into one low-stress, dog-friendly itinerary.

Crucial Route Logistics

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Time

3h28m

Distance

11.0km

Speed

3.2km/h

Ascent

240m

Descent

250m

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August 30, 2026 at 10:54

Isle of Skye Off-Grid: Beinn na Caillich Red Hills & The Legend of Saucy Mary

Trade the tourist conveyor belt for Skye’s rugged Red Hills. Beinn na Caillich ("Hill of the Old Woman") is crowned by a massive summit cairn - the legendary resting place of Saucy Mary, a 10th-century Norwegian princess who married a MacKinnon chief, taxed passing Viking ships from Castle Moil, and…

Time

5h40m

Distance

9.70km

Speed

1.7km/h

Ascent

890m

Descent

890m

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August 14, 2026 at 22:05

Dartmoor Wild Camp & Swimming Loop: King’s Tor, Swelltor & Crazywell

A classic 2-day Dartmoor microadventure packed with legal wild camping, granite tors, Bronze Age history, and wild swimming (dipping). Starting from the roadside laybys past Princetown toward Tavistock, this 14-mile loop links King's Tor, Swelltor Quarry, and the ancient Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement.

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Time

35h58m

Distance

22.4km

Speed

0.6km/h

Ascent

320m

Descent

470m

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August 9, 2026 at 10:32

Traildog Hikes & Pints: St Margaret’s Bay, White Cliffs & The Coastguard

A breathtaking 12.3km (7.67 mi) coastal circular tracking the dramatic white chalk cliffs of St Margaret’s Bay at the UK’s closest point to continental France. Mapped and tested specifically for active dogs and their humans, this route combines expansive coastal views, rich WW2 military history, and 007 heritage with a…

Distance

12.3km

Ascent

240m

Descent

240m

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July 27, 2026 at 14:17

Traildog Hikes & Pints: Wye Downs & The Tickled Trout

The Ultimate Escape from London for You and Your Traildog

Leave the smog, the Tube, and the crowded city parks behind. In less time than it takes to commute across London, you and your four-legged best friend can be hitting the trails in the heart of the Kent Downs Area…

Time

3h04m

Distance

9.43km

Speed

3.1km/h

Ascent

220m

Descent

210m

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July 25, 2026 at 11:59

Dog-Friendly Coastal Classic: Seven Sisters (Seaford to Eastbourne)

This iconic coastal point-to-point takes in the sweeping chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters, starting from Seaford and finishing with a well-earned rest at the highly dog-friendly Pilot Inn in Eastbourne. We tackled this stretch with Poppy on a remarkably hot July weekend, tracking the steep, undulating ascents that make…

Distance

15.9km

Ascent

390m

Descent

350m

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June 13, 2026 at 07:00

Conquering the Elham Valley Way: A 24-Mile Canine Epic

The Elham Valley Way is a stunning slice of the Kent countryside, offering 24 miles of wildflowers, historic woodlands, and rolling chalk farmland. It’s a brilliant, long-distance adventure to tackle with your dog, but pulling off a point-to-point hike of this scale takes some clever planning.

While this GPS track…

Time

10h28m

Distance

39.0km

Speed

3.7km/h

Ascent

410m

Descent

430m

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May 30, 2026 at 13:47

Traildog Hikes & Pints: Dog-Friendly 10k Canterbury Loop to The Pig at Bridge Place

This route elevates the standard weekend dog walk into a truly premium outdoor experience, combining beautiful Kent countryside with two exceptional, dog-friendly venues in the village of Bridge. We mapped this fast, light 10km circular loop to start and finish at the stunning grounds of The Pig at Bridge Place.…

Time

2h31m

Distance

10.6km

Speed

4.2km/h

Ascent

200m

Descent

190m

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May 25, 2026 at 17:00

Traildog Hikes & Pints: Dog-Friendly 10k Canterbury Loop to The Red Lion

A fantastic 10km circular loop through the Kent countryside, specifically mapped and tested for dogs and their humans. We set out under glorious, cloudless skies, leaving the heavy gear behind for a fast, light day on the trail. This route offers a brilliant mix of shaded, ancient woodland tracks (providing…

Time

2h30m

Distance

10.4km

Speed

4.2km/h

Ascent

140m

Descent

160m

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May 14, 2026 at 09:00

Rhinogydd Wild Camping Traverse: Dog-Friendly Eryri Route

The Rhinogydd (Rhinogs) form the most uncompromising, rugged, and rewarding section of the Cambrian Way. This point-to-point traverse from Trawsfynydd to Barmouth leaves the crowds behind, trading manicured trails for pathless heather, glaciated rock slabs, and steep, technical scrambles.

If you are looking for remote wild camping and true mountain…

Time

14h36m

Distance

43.0km

Speed

2.9km/h

Ascent

1,710m

Descent

1,900m