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Dog Friendly Holidays at Higher Hopworthy!


Tips for a Pawsome Getaway



The best dog walks always include food and with lots of dog friendly places to choose from, here's our top tips for a lovely lunch or some yummy cakes whilst out with your pooch.


On the site of the former otter sanctuary, you can enjoy an off lead walk in the secure woodland area before a light lunch or coffee and cake in their dog friendly cafe. Highly recommend a trip in the spring when the woods are filled with bluebells!


Whether its for breakfast, lunch or dinner this dog friendly restaurant situated by Bude canal is the perfect addition to a walk. Whether its a short walk along the canal to/from Bude, a longer route across the fields to Widemouth Bay or even the full circular coast & canal route, a stop off here is highly recommended.


Southwest Lakes

Tamar Lake & Roadford Lake both have dog friendly cafes to recharge after your dog walks. The upper lake at Tamar lakes has a circular walk around the lake whist Roadford has several different walking trails.


Tarka Trail

Our favourite sections of the Tarka trail are those around Torrington running north towards Bideford and south towards Merton. Luckily there are two lovely dog friendly cafes for you to choose from! The Puffing Billy at Torrington is the perfect start/finish for a route in either direction, whilst Yarde Orchard on the Merton section is great for a stop off midway when you're getting a bit peckish!



If you're looking for a fun day out for all the family, then there are several attractions to choose from where your furry friend can come along too.




The Milky Way Adventure Park

Probably the most popular family attraction in the area, allows dogs in limited numbers - must be booked in advance (see their dog policy here:)


RHS Rosemoor

Will be trialling designated dog friendly days every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from March 2025 - see their Paws on Paths information here:


Hartland Abbey & Gardens

With extensive gardens reaching all the way to the beautiful Atlantic coast, this is a particularly scenic dog walking location, plus there are nature trails and animals to meet for the kids to enjoy.


Lappa Valley

If you don't mind travelling a little further - Lappa Valley near Newquay is one of the top family attractions and very dog welcoming too. Dogs are allowed on all the trains and there is a designated doggy field for some off lead fun.



If you are looking for dog-friendly dining options - there's plenty of those too, whether its for Sunday Roast or an evening meal.



Welcomes dogs in the garden or for dining in the bar. They offer a very popular Sunday Carvery as well as good traditional pub food in the evenings.


The Rydon Inn (3 miles)

Dogs are welcome in the garden, which is a lovely spot for lunch on a sunny day.


Dogs are welcome inside and out at this lovely farm shop and cafe which is a great spot for brunch or a Sunday roast.


Welcomes dogs in the garden and bar, if booking a table, just request a dog friendly one!


Dogs are welcome at this quirky beach bar & restaurant popular for it's great seafood.


With so many beaches nearby, it's easy to find a dog friendly one!




Dog Friendly All Year!

  • Black Rock, Widemouth

  • Northcott Mouth

  • Sandymouth

  • Duckpool

  • Millook


Seasonal restrictions:

21/5 - 30/9 from 10am - 6pm

  • Summerleaze, Bude :dogs must be on leads


Seasonal Dog Bans:

15/5 - 30/9, no dogs allowed between 10 am - 6pm

  • Crooklets, Bude

  • Widemouth Bay


Safety First! Please remember to keep your dog on a lead near livestock and on the coast path.




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