With the three new Short Walks Made Easy guides from Ordnance Survey, dog walkers and their best friends can make the most of three of England’s greatest natural beauty spots
For dog owners, the greatest joy is a walk that both can enjoy in equal measure. Unfamiliar terrain can present problems along the way, but in a new guide to the Lake District, curated routes are detailed, offering walks for all abilities.
These carefully curated well-researched guides are by experienced outdoors authors who know the terrain well, but in this case their dogs to take the lead.
Available in all good bookshops, outdoor retailers and at os.uk/dogwalks
THE LAKE DISTRICT
Exploring the scenic Lake District with Elmo, his Italian Spinone, has given David Jordan an even greater appreciation of this exceptionally beautiful national park.
David says: “Elmo is a natural scenting dog, so he’s always got his nose to the ground exploring who, or what, else has been there. Consequently, his favourite walks are those with lots of variety.
“He’s a big fan of woodland, loves to snuffle through bracken and undergrowth.
“He’ll head for water if there is any and will paddle in the shallows happily for as long as we let him.”
With 10 routes to explore between two and four miles, there are dog-friendly pubs and cafés marked along the way and for the four-legged one, advice on keeping them safe and happy with safe water entry points, accessible drinking water, and rest stops. There is a clear information panel to show where a lead is required and where they can freely explore off-lead.
David embraced the opportunity to work on a guide that provided that clear information that every dog walker needs to truly enjoy a relaxing walk.
But even for David, who knows the Lake District well, Elmo’s keen nose took him to explore new areas.
Along lakeshore, woodland and riverside trails, the guide has clear turn-by-turn routes and indicators of every amenity required – from public toilets for the two-legged to transport routes and the stories behind each walk.
David says that creating the guide had the official “paws up” from Elmo.
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