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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking went for a hike
October 3, 2026 at 11:24
Hikes and Pints: Paws, Paths, and Pubs on the Lympne Castle Trail
Explore a historic 8.72-mile circular route bridging centuries of Kentish history. This scenic trail takes you along the Folkestone-Hythe escarpment, past the medieval grounds of Lympne Castle, and down to the flat, tranquil towpaths of the Napoleonic-era Royal Military Canal. Perfect for hikers and their dogs, this trail delivers sweeping…
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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking went for a hike
September 20, 2026 at 12:38
The Blue Silo & Kent Downs: Scenic Circular
Explore a fantastic circular route through the rolling chalk hills and open fields of the Kent Downs. Perfect for hikers looking to stretch their legs, this trail delivers sweeping countryside views, peaceful country paths, and a great mix of terrain.
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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking and Sylwia went for a hike
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…
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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking went for a hike
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).…
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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking went for a hike
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…
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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking went for a hike
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…
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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking and Sylwia went for a hike
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.
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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking and Sylwia went for a hike
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…
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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking went for a hike
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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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking and Sylwia went for a hike
August 9, 2026 at 10:32
Traildog Hikes & Pints: St Margaret’s Bay, White Cliffs & The Coastguard
"The world is not enough." But when you’re standing on the staggering edge of the White Cliffs of Dover with your dog bounding ahead, it certainly comes close. This 12.3km circular route takes you to the UK’s closest point to continental Europe. It weaves together plunging coastal drops, rich WW2…
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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking and Tel1664 went for a hike
July 27, 2026 at 14:17
Traildog Hikes & Pints: Wye Downs & The Tickled Trout
Swap the city streets for the sweeping chalk valleys of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Starting and finishing in the historic village of Wye, this ~9km circular trail balances a steady, satisfying climb up the North Downs Way with wide-open ridgelines that deliver staggering views across…
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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking and others went for a hike
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…
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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking and others went for a hike
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.
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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking and Sylwia went for a hike
May 30, 2026 at 13:47
Traildog Hikes & Pints: The Premium Bridge Place 10k Loop
Elevate your weekend dog walk with this fast, light 10km circular loop through the Kent countryside. Starting and finishing at the stunning grounds of The Pig at Bridge Place, this route balances cool, shaded ancient woodlands with expansive farm tracks perfect for off-lead roaming.
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TrailDog | Dog-Friendly UK Hiking and others went for a hike
May 25, 2026 at 17:00
The Red Lion & Elham Valley: Dog-Friendly Circular
Discover a stunning 6.49-mile (approx. 10.45 km) circular route weaving through the quiet lower reaches of the Elham Valley and the chalk shoulders of the Kent Downs.
Starting and finishing at the dog-friendly Red Lion pub in Bridge, this route offers a fantastic mix of open agricultural tracks, historic local…
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