Dog-friendly letting specialist, Canine Cottages, has researched the most Instagrammable dog walks Britain has to offer – with a Northumberland walk taking second spot.
Based on the number of hashtags on Instagram in the last six months, the top ten most Instagrammable walks in Britain, are:
St. Agnes Beacon and Wheal Coates, Cornwall – 127,145 posts
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, Northumberland – 21,111 posts
Pen y Fan and Corn Du circular walk, South Wales – 13,720 posts
Staithes and Port Mulgrave, Yorkshire – 13,678 posts
Formby Beach, Lancashire – 13,448 posts
Luskentyre, Isle of Harris – 13,418 posts
Cleeve Hill and Nottingham Hill circuit, Cotswolds – 13,361 posts
Hastings Country Park, Sussex – 13,230 posts
Binbrook and Stainton Le Vale Circular Walk, Lincolnshire – 13,228 posts
Derwentwater and Cat Bells, Lake District – 13,218 posts
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Here are seven of the best dog walks in Northumberland – and the best in Britain.
5. Armstrong Walk, Cragside
Set within the grounds of Cragside – a beautiful Victorian house – this route is great for seeing the sights with your beloved four-legged hound by your side. Why your dog will love this: With water to splash in, trees to sniff and plenty of fresh air, this walk will certainly set tails wagging. It's short distance makes it great for little legs and smaller paws too. Terrain: Waterside track over gravel and boardwalk with a few steps. Difficulty: 🐕🐕 Distance: 2 miles Ideal for: Nature lovers – this route is great for taking in Northumberland’s flora and fauna. In addition: Parking and café at the main house; toilets at the visitor’s centre. Photo: Jane Coltman
6. Sycamore Gap
Why your dog will love this: Here’s some doggy logic for you: this walk has a famous tree in it, squirrels live in trees, dogs love chasing squirrels… need we say more? Terrain: Clear paths but some steep hills near the Roman wall path. Difficulty: 🐕🐕 Distance: 5.2 miles Ideal for: Photographers – the tree at Sycamore Gap is the most photographed in the whole of the Northumberland National Park. In addition: Parking available; toilets and refreshments at the Housesteads visitor centre and museum. Photo: Unsplash
7. Allen Banks and Stawards Gorge
Nope, Allen Banks isn’t someone’s name but a spectacular gorge and woodland; this walk takes you through the trees towards the water at Moralee Tarn. Why your dog will love this: Your hound can nose around the woodland, chase birds, squirrel and sticks, and generally run wild – what’s better? Terrain: Mostly footpath with a few small climbs. Difficulty: 🐕🐕 Distance: 2.5 miles Ideal for: Wildlife spotting – this ancient woodland has been around since medieval times and boasts a diversity of nature. In addition: Car park at Allen Banks plus toilets and a picnic area. Photo: Adobe
8. St Agnes Beacon, Cornwall
St Agnes Beacon and Wheal Coates circular walk comes out on top as Britain’s most Instagrammable dog walk, with over 127,000 posts on Instagram in the past six months! The 3-mile walk, located in Cornwall, offers beautiful scenery of the coastline and heather fields, and takes you to the fascinating Wheal Coates tin mine too. Photo: Pixabay