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Dog Friendly

Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

We know that adventures are better with your four-legged friend by your side - and in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, dogs are truly part of the pack. With miles of woodland trails, riverside walks, dog-friendly pubs, accommodation, and attractions, this is the ideal destination for a tail-wagging getaway.

In this section, you’ll find everything you need to plan a pawsome trip, including places to stay that welcome dogs, cafés and pubs with water bowls and treats at the ready, and businesses offering dog-friendly days out and services. Whether you’re looking for dog-walking routes, canine-friendly campsites, or just somewhere your pup can curl up after a day of exploring, we’ve got you covered.

We believe no one should miss out on the adventure - especially not the dog! So come and explore the wild and wonderful Dean Wye, where walkies come with views, and your dog is always welcome.

Sniff out the best dog-friendly stays, places to eat, and days out below, and start planning your next adventure together.

Dogs Businesses

Rock Lodge lowres 018 833173718

Prices from:
£70.00

Superb contemporary open-plan apartments opening out onto stunning valley views. Walk straight into…

Forest Barns Farm frontage

Prices from:
£543.00

Families | Groups | Accessible | Dogs

Forest Barns

5 Luxury Cottages in Private Hamlet | Book One or All | Hot Tubs & Log Fires | Civil Cermony Inside…

Harts Barn Cookery School Group
Foodies | Accessible | Families | Dogs | Groups | Relaxation

Harts Barn Cookery School

Cookery experiences for all. Holiday activities, parties, fire cooking, world cookery and many…

Mallards Pike Lake
Accessible | Families | Dogs | Groups | Nature | Relaxation

Mallards Pike

Beautiful lake in the Forest of Dean, popular for walking, with lots of picnic benches, nearby…

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Dogs | Families | Foodies | Groups | Nature

Mallards Pike Café

Mallards Pike Café overlooks the beautiful lake. Our friendly café prides itself on serving the…

The Coach House - Newland Garden

Prices from:
£650.00

Converted Coach House in tranquil village of Newland. 'Cathedral of the Forest' and Ostrich Inn…

Heritage Coffee Shop Mill pond view and iced latte
Foodies | Families | Dogs | Groups | Accessible

Heritage Coffee Shop

Located on the upper level of The Dean Heritage Centre, our coffee shop is the ideal spot to relax…

Forest larder
Foodies | Accessible | Dogs

The Forest Larder

The Forest Larder is an eclectic collection of food and drink from the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley…

Way2 Go Adventures canoe with a dog
Adventure | Groups | Dogs | Families

Way2Go Adventures Ltd

Way2Go Adventures is a family-run business, based in the Forest of Dean offering exciting outdoor…

Roost Retreats The Nook

Prices from:
£196.00

Families | Dogs

The Roost Retreats

Two unique, hand built cedar cabins at The Roost Luxury Cabins - a multi-award winning, adults only…

Child playing in the water at Wenchford
Dogs | Families | Nature | Relaxation

Wenchford

A popular picnic site with picnic tables, an easy access path and a paddling area

Greenacres Campsite

Prices from:
£19.00

Families | Dogs | Groups

Greenacres Campsite

Greenacres is a peaceful, family-run campsite near Coleford with space for tents, campervans, and…

Whitemead Forest Park Cabins and Apartments
Dogs | Families | Groups | Nature

Whitemead Forest Park

Stay at Whitemead Forest Park in the Forest of Dean. Enjoy glamping, cabins, camping, and lodges…

Resilient Woodland Retreat Cabin from above

Prices from:
£150.00

Resilient Woodlands Retreat offers two luxury log cabins nestled in ancient woodlands in the…

Tudor Farmhouse Hotel Garden
Families | Foodies | Dogs

Tudor Farmhouse Hotel

16th Century Boutique Farmhouse Hotel with 20 en-suite bedrooms and AA 2 Rosette Restaurant.

Forestry England Forest of Dean Cycle Centre
Families | Dogs | Groups | Nature | Adventure

Forest of Dean Cycle Centre

With trails for all abilities, this is the perfect place to start your cycling adventure in the…

Dogs Events

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Stick man xmas event
Families | Adventure | Groups | Nature | Dogs | Relaxation

Stick Man Christmas Trail at Beechenhurst

Dates:
5th Nov 2025 - 31st Dec 2025

Join Stick Man for his winter forest adventure at Beechenhurst. It's the perfect way to celebrate…

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Families | Arts | Dogs

Christmas Pottery Painting

Dates:
6th Dec 2025 - 6th Dec 2025

Christmas pottery painting!

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Families | Groups | Arts | Relaxation | Dogs

Christmas Decoration Making Workshop

Dates:
6th Dec 2025 - 6th Dec 2025

Pottery Christmas Decoration Making Workshop

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Dogs | Families | Arts | Relaxation | Groups

Christmas Decoration Making Workshop

Dates:
6th Dec 2025 - 6th Dec 2025

Pottery Christmas Decoration Making Workshop

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Families | Arts | Dogs

Christmas Pottery Painting

Event Dates:
6th Dec 2025 - 6th Dec 2025

Christmas pottery painting!

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Dogs | Families

Breakfast with Santa Paws

Event Dates:
7th Dec 2025 - 7th Dec 2025

Celebrate Christmas with your Pooch at the Heritage Coffee Shop.

Heritage coffee shop Forest of Dean Christmas
Dogs | Families

Breakfast with Santa Paws

Event Dates:
13th Dec 2025 - 13th Dec 2025

Celebrate Christmas with your Pooch at the Heritage Coffee Shop.

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Families | Arts | Dogs

Christmas Pottery Painting

Event Dates:
13th Dec 2025 - 13th Dec 2025

Christmas pottery painting!

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Dogs | Families | Arts

Christmas Decoration Making Workshop

Event Dates:
13th Dec 2025 - 13th Dec 2025

Pottery Christmas Decoration Making Workshop

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Families | Arts | Dogs

Christmas Pottery Painting

Event Dates:
13th Dec 2025 - 13th Dec 2025

Christmas pottery painting!

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Dogs | Groups | Families

Christmas Decoration Making Workshop

Event Dates:
13th Dec 2025 - 13th Dec 2025

Pottery Christmas Decoration Making Workshop

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Dogs | Families | Foodies

Newent Monthly Market

Event Dates:
20th Dec 2025 - 20th Dec 2025

Enjoy the Newent Monthly Market, every 3rd Saturday of the Month from 9am…

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Families | Arts | Dogs

Christmas Pottery Painting

Event Dates:
20th Dec 2025 - 20th Dec 2025

Christmas pottery painting!

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Dogs | Families | Groups

Christmas Decoration Making Workshop

Event Dates:
20th Dec 2025 - 20th Dec 2025

Pottery Christmas Decoration Making Workshop

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Dogs | Families | Groups

Christmas Decoration Making Workshop

Event Dates:
20th Dec 2025 - 20th Dec 2025

A 2 hour Christmas themed workshop

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Families | Arts | Dogs

Christmas Pottery Painting

Event Dates:
20th Dec 2025 - 20th Dec 2025

Christmas pottery painting!

Dogs Offers

Summer hols 2
Adventure | Dogs | Groups | Nature

Canoeing summer hols special 15% OFF Monday to…

Summer hols special 15% OFF Monday to Friday

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Dogs | Families | Groups | Relaxation

December Offer

Expires: 19th Dec 2025

Divine December Offer

Dogs Experiences

Pedalabikeaway Dog in Bike Trailer

Prices from:
£50.00

Adventure | Dogs | Families | Groups | Nature | Relaxation

Dog friendly Cycling Experience

Don't worry about choosing a trail that is short enough for your dog! Hire a bike with a dog…

A kid taking a shot at a clay pigeon with a laser shotgun at Dean Laser Clay Ltd

Prices from:
£25.00

Dogs | Families | Groups | Accessible | Adventure

Laser Clay Pigeon shooting 90 minute experience

Laser Clay Pigeon shooting is 100% Safe, firing harmless infra-red beams instead of live ammunition

Hot Pot Pottery

Prices from:
£87.00

Arts | Families | Dogs | Groups

Themed Food & Pottery Experiences

These fun session in our lovely rural pottery studio include making theme related pottery on the…

Dogs Itineraries

Nature in Art 1 792263698
Dogs | Families | Groups | Arts | History

An arty long weekend in the Forest of Dean & Wye…

Duration: 4 Days 3 Nights

Lydney Harbour Landmark Stones
Dogs | Families | Groups | Arts | History

An arty mid week break in the Forest of Dean &…

Duration: 5 Days 4 Nights

Dogs Trails

Family cycling over a bridge in the Forest of Dean photo credit Forestry England
Dogs | Families

Family Cycling & The Colliers Trail

Duration: 2 Hours

Distance 9 Miles

12 Easy Walks in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
Families | Dogs | Groups | Nature | Relaxation

12 Easy Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Walks

Distance 0.75 - 3 miles

Ross on Wye
Dogs | Families | Groups | Nature | History | Relaxation

Ross-on-Wye Riverside & Town Trail

Duration: 1 Hour

Distance 2.2 Miles

Coppett Hill Walk
Dogs | History | Relaxation

Coppett Hill Walk

Distance 6.3 Miles

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