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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

Daisy - Private wood fired Hot tub

Prices from:
£100.00

Families | Dogs | Groups

Broom Hill Retreat

Discover Broom Hill Retreat: luxury glamping (carriages Daisy & Doris) & The Annex in Royal Forest…

Hot Pot Pottery
Groups | Arts | Dogs | Families | Relaxation

Hot Pot Pottery

A cosy country pottery offering a wide range of pottery activities, workshops, classes and…

Ardens Barn self-catering cottage in the Forest of Dean
Dogs | Families | Groups

Arden's Farm

Ardens Farm is a three storey Grade II listed farmhouse, complete with everything you need to…

Chepstow Park Wood footpath and bluebells
Dogs | Families | Nature | Relaxation

Chepstow Park Wood

This medieval hunting park covering survives intact as the Forest Commission's Chepstow Park Wood.…

PB View of Wye Valley near Llandogo from walk to Cleddon Falls in Autumn
Dogs | Nature | Relaxation

Whitestone and Cleddon Falls

A stunning section of the Wye Valley Walk high above the River Wye with some of the most impressive…

Lydney Park Spring Gardens Roman Temple Site showing a waterfall and beautiful flowers in bloom
Families | Dogs | Groups | History | Nature | Relaxation

Lydney Park Spring Gardens - Roman Temple Site

Fine formal gardens open every spring April-June only and for groups. Beautiful rhododendron and…

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…

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

Leaf Creative Garden Centre Evening Event
Dogs | Families | Nature | Accessible

Leaf Creative

Leaf Creative is the place to go to find fabulous & unusual plant specimens that can inject instant…

Dog on a canoe at Symonds Yat Canoe Hire
Adventure | Dogs | Families

Symonds Yat Canoe Hire

With our base right on the banks of the beautiful River Wye at Symonds Yat West, in the heart of…

Hope and Anchor cocktails
Foodies | Families | Dogs

The Hope and Anchor & Pavilion

In the “Hope & Anchor Pub & Rooms” we’ll be providing quality beers and ales as well as great…

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Dogs | Nature | Relaxation

Speech House Lake

A small fishing lake in the Speech House woods, used as a filming location in the BBC series Merlin.

View looking out from Sailmakers View
Dogs | Relaxation | Accessible | Nature

Sailmakers View

Privately situated and detached cottage on the River Wye, blessed with a big beautiful view and an…

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Prices from:
£196.00

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

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Prices from:
£220.00

Dogs | Families

The Rookery Cottage

Comfy well equipped cottage adjacent to our coach house conversion, by a babbling brook in the…

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Dogs | Families | Nature | Relaxation

Tidenham Chase

A heathland restoration project, Tidenham Chase offers great walks and stunning views and is close…

Dogs Events

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The Red Hart Inn -Asian Christmas
Dogs | Foodies | Groups

Taste of Asia at Christmas

Dates:
28th Nov 2025 - 28th Nov 2025

a delicious fusion of traditional cheer and bold Asian flavours

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…

Perrygrove Adventure Autumn Trail
Adventure | Dogs | Families | Accessible

Kids Go Free In November

Dates:
8th Nov 2025 - 9th Nov 2025

Visit us this November and only pay for the adults in your group!

Perrygrove Adventure Autumn Trail
Adventure | Dogs | Families | Accessible

Kids Go Free In November- It's Not Too Late To…

Dates:
22nd Nov 2025 - 23rd Nov 2025

Save on your November Family Days Out at Perrygrove Railway

Perrygrove Adventure Autumn Trail
Adventure | Dogs | Families

Kids Go Free In November - Last Tuesday On Offer!

Event Dates:
25th Nov 2025 - 25th Nov 2025

Only a few chances left to save on your family visit to Perrygrove this…

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Families | Groups | Arts

Christmas Decoration Making Workshop

Event 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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Families | Arts | Dogs

Christmas Pottery Painting

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

Christmas pottery painting!

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Dogs | Families | Arts

Christmas Decoration Making Workshop

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

Pottery Christmas Decoration Making Workshop

Breakfast with santa paws forest of dean heritage coffee shop
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…

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

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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

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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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