Ted the Schnauzer (2025)

07/05/2024

Woof! Hey there folks! It’s your pal Ted, wagging my tail with excitement to bark about our latest escapade to the teeny island of Berneray. No need for a splashy ferry ride this time, 'cause it's linked to North Uist by a looong causeway! Yippee!

We made a quick pit stop at the bark-tastic Berneray Bistro to fetch some tasty treats, then off to the beach we trotted! West beach was like, totally bow-wow-wow 🤩 Miles of white sand and endless blue skies, with hardly anyone around! I had a blast running and splashing in the icy water, while we strolled for miles along the shore!

Can you believe this… the Thai tourist board actually used a snapshot of this beach by accident to promote a beach in Thailand?! Wufferley incredible! Talk about a tail-wagging mix up!!!

Next up, we scoured around for seals in Rushgarry (no luck again 🙄) and took a quick trot on East beach. Even though most folks prefer West beach, I gotta say, East beach stole my heart! The colours and views were paw-sitively amazing, with a stunning white sandbar and misty mountains afar. So much seaweed to sniff and more of that icy cold, crystal-clear water for splashy fun!

Berneray, you stole my heart! 😁🐕💙🐾

05/05/2024

Woof! Hope you’re all having a paw-some bank holiday! Here’s me exploring at the woods today with me new pals Lulah and Amber!

Bark soon pals 😁🐕❤️🐾

01/05/2024

Next on our Outer Hebrides adventure, we trotted north, hopped onto the big floaty ferry, and sailed off to our next destination, North Uist! 😍🐾

This place is wufferley amazing - a dogs dream come true with meadows of wildflowers, open moorlands, a LOT of lochs (so a LOT of opportunities for splashy mishaps) and miles and miles of those stunning white sandy beaches. The massive beaches at Clachan Sands are just bow-wow-wow 🤩

Uist is famous for sea otters so purely based on the name sounding like somewhere otters might like to live, we wagged our tails and headed to Otternish! We had a blast - scrambling through prickly bushes and clambering across rocks to reach the little islands dotted around the loch. I’m sad to report that we didn’t see any otters but I can confirm we did spot the rare Uist Ottersaurus (see photo 🤣)

One day, we headed to Langass on a tail-wagging adventure through the woodland, sniffing around for Hercules the hidden bear! And guess what? We found him!!! 🤩🐻 Hercules the Bear, immortalized in statue form, was quite the adventurer himself… can you believe an actual grizzly bear went on a wild escapade after disappearing during a TV shoot in nearby Benbecula?! The naughty bear, was on the run for three whole weeks before being discovered 20 miles away in North Uist 🤣
Ted’s tip: If you're ever in the area, swing by Langass Lodge for some paw-lickingly delicious food! Not only is the food amazing, they actively roll out the red carpet for us four-legged VIPs too!

We had a paw-some time staying at the bark-tastic Baleshare Bothies! The pods are ace and I just woofed sitting outside, watching the Oystercatchers and seeing those funny birdies trotting around on their long, orange stilts. We made friends with our sheep neighbours and had a tail-wagging time trotting down to the beach for our morning walkies. Just paw-fect for a beach explorer like me! Theres a paw-some picnic area and BBQ right outside the pod for waggly tails like mine to enjoy evening campfire tales too!

Yep friends, I can confirm that North Uist is wufferley incredible! A massive paws up from Ted the schnauzer! 🤩🐾

29/04/2024

A quick teaser of our next stop! Who knew there were so many paw-some, tail-wagging things to do with a stick?! Can anyone guess where I am? 🤩🐾

28/04/2024

Woof! It’s me, Ted and I’m back reporting for duty! Can’t actually believe this one is in the UK 🤩 Welcome my friends, to Barra-dise!!! 🤩🌴🌺☀️

If you're a fan of wag-tastic white sandy beaches and turquoise (icy cold!) seas, colourful fishing boats, and wild horsies, then you've hit the jackpot with the bark-tastic Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides!

Ted's Top Tips!!!

1. Make sure to sniff out Eoiligarry and Tangasdale beaches - they're just bow-wow-wow!!! Endless miles of white sand 😍

2. Trot over the causeway to see the most pup-ular beach on Vatersay (you know, the one with the gate!). It's a tail-wagging experience! And make sure to grab a tasty treat from the paw-some Piece of cake, Isle of vatersay honesty box nearby. Yum yum!

3. I’m sad to report folks that there are no dog-friendly spots on the island for a sit-down meal 🙄… so instead, sink your teeth into a drool-worthy takeout from the bark-tastic Ardmhor Food Truck! Paw-lickingly delicious!

4. Take a jaunt to the airport (yes, you heard that right!) and watch the twin otter plane touch down! Can you believe that Barra is the only place in the world where scheduled planes actually land on a tidal beach?!! It’s paw-sitively amazing to watch!

I left a little piece of my heart in Barra, and I can't wait to go back soon and fetch it!

Bark soon, pals! 🤩🐾

23/04/2024

Woof! A sneak peek at my next paw-some UK adventure coming up very soon!!! Stay tuned for more tail-waggin' fun friends! 💙🐾

19/04/2024

Yay, I did it!!! One year, one miniature schnauzer (meeee!) and all 15 paw-some UK national parks visited! We might have left the very best one until last because I can confirm that the New Forest national park is a treasure trove of tail-wagging wonders! From Beaulieu to Bucklers Hard, we trotted alongside the river, my nose twitching with excitement! The Tall Trees Trail at Rhinestone Ornamental Drive had me prancing with joy and those deer at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary - just bow-wow-wow 😍

We saw wild ponies wandering around gardens munching on plants, donkeys basking in the sun in the middle of the road and cows causing absolute chaos! A dog's dream come true!

Had the most paws-itively amazing time and can't wait to sniff out more adventures in this woof-tastic national park! 😁❤️🐕🐾

So that’s it folks! The end of my adventures on a whistle stop tour of the 15 UK national parks and I can paws-down say it has been incredible…

I’ve scampered over stepping stones, crossed streams and rivers, walked along the shores of lakes and lochs. I’ve visited some of the best beaches, swam in the ocean, enjoyed a moonlight dip and explored rock pools. I’ve felt icy cold water and dipped my paws in crystal clear pools, waterfalls and rivers.

I’ve watched the sun rising over the mountains, the sun setting over the ocean and looked up to the darkest skies to see the brightest stars 🤩✨

I’ve trotted through enchanted forests, Christmas tree forests, walked with dinosaurs in tropical ferny rainforests, visited a woodland cinema and explored enchanted and magical woodlands in search of goblins, trolls and fairies🌲🌴

I’ve climbed peaks and hills and seen the most spectacular gorges, mountains and munros. I’ve walked in beautiful fields, moors, meadows, valleys and dales!

We’ve driven the snow roads, the scenic roads and some of the twistiest and turniest single track roads that aren’t even possibly roads. I snoozed in the back of the car for most 😁🐾

I’ve seen grey seals, wild deer, highland cows, wild ponies, goats and literally gazillions of the white woolly baa-ing clouds on legs!

I’ve climbed Roman walls and sailed down rivers… I’ve seen historic castles, beautiful gardens, ice age rock formations, Iron Age villages, cute villages with thatched cottages… but thankfully no sign of that big bad wolf!!!

I can paws-down say I have had the absolute BEST time and this is why I absolutely love our paw-some country!

Hopefully you’ll stick around to see more of my trip-trapping across the UK. I’ll be back very soon with more paw-some tails of my roads trips through England, Wales and across the NC500 to the Outer Hebrides!

Thanks for sharing my adventures and hope to see you all soon.

Love, Ted 😁❤️🐕🐾

17/04/2024

Woof! Off to national park number 14 we go!!! Was really excited for our next paw-some adventure and it was one I’d been soooo looking forward to - visiting the Brecon Beacons national park! (now known as Bannau Brycheiniog) ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

We cruised down in the car with the air-con on full blast and oh, what a tail-waggin' delight! The sun beamed, the birds sang, all was woof-nderful... until we cracked open those car doors and bam! Disaster hit! The heat!!!

Stepping out of the car was like trotting into a red hot oven! The UK was being blasted by a real sizzler of a heatwave, hotter than Mars itself! My paws sizzled with every step so I was having to tippy-toe like a pro.

We needed a rethink and fast… and so our plans to trot around the mountains got the ol’ switcheroo! We’d only a day to explore so decided to head to Llangorse lake instead for some splashy lakeside fun!

Thankfully, I can confirm that you’ll find tail-wagging adventures galore here… aqua-loving pups can dive into loads of water sports fun at this place! You can try your paw at kayaking, paddle boarding, rowing boats, and even pedaloes! Yep, it's a real water doggy paradise, just waiting for you to make a splash!

We hopped out of the car and had a scenic stroll, being careful to stick to the grassy paths so as not to burn my little paws.

We watched the colourful boats bobbing on the lake and enjoyed the scenic backdrop of wag-tastic hills and green meadows covered in wildflowers. We did a spot of wildlife watching and saw the biggest swans ever (seriously, they were like fluffy buses with wings) and took in the wag-tastic views… just paw-fect for an al-fresco picnic and luckily, we had brought some paw-lickingly delicious sausage sandwiches! Could see the ginormous swans eyeing them up with their beady eyes but no way was Mr Swan was getting his paws on my sausages! No way, José!

We walked across to the teeny visitor centre on the little island… it’s like something out of Three Little Piggies, with its thatched roof and was expecting the big, bad wolf to appear at any moment! I am happy to report that the visitor centre is indeed dog friendly and we did not spot the big, bad wolf on this occasion 😁

Worried about getting overheated, we scampered back to the car and did the rest of our sightseeing from the comfort of the car, with the windows down and our ears flapping in the breeze.

Quite possibly the shortest national park trip in doggy history! But hey, gotta put safety first!!! There’s loads of tail-wagging adventures waiting to be had in this paw-some national park and I’m excited to get back and explore some more another time! But for now, Ted the schnauzer definitely gives Bannau Brycheiniog a massive paws up! 😁🐾

15/04/2024

Woof! Happy Monday, fellow adventurers! Today, I’m going to be barking about one of my top tail-wagging destinations: the paw-some Pembrokeshire national park! It's where I love to roam, sniffing out all the exciting scents and wagging my tail with delight. Let's fetch some sunshine and explore together! ☀️🐾

When it's time for some tail-wagging adventures, Bosherston is my go-to spot! You've got the bark-tastic Broad Haven South beach, the incredible St. Govans Chapel, and the beautiful Bosherston Lily Ponds - all in one paw-some place! And guess what? It's all part of the Stackpole estate, managed by the National Trust, so there's plenty of free parking for all you members out there.

When it's time for some sandy adventures, check out some of the paw-some beaches in the area! Let's go chase some sticks and splash in the waves…

Broad Haven South is my absolute favourite with its rocky shores, just paw-fect for rocky adventurers like me to explore the pools and clamber over rocks. Don't miss Barafundle Bay, Freshwater East, and Manorbier either! And oh, the sunsets at Freshwater West are simply paw-some! I’m pleased to report that all these beaches welcome us furry friends year round, with no restrictions!

If you're up for some wag-tastic walkies, you've got to try one of my absolute favourites:

The Stackpole Centre to Barafundle bay. It's a tail-wagging adventure that takes you across the eight-arch bridge and through fields, woodlands, and dunes, all the way to the stunning beach at Barafundle. It's the paw-fect blend of sniffing out nature and enjoying a splash in the waves.

Stackpole Quay to Barafundle: Enjoy stunning coastal views on this short walk from Stackpole Quay to Barafundle beach. It's a bark-tastic way to soak in the beauty of the coastline!

Bosherston Lily Ponds to Broad Haven South: Take a leisurely stroll across wooden bridges over the tranquil Lily Ponds before reaching the sandy shores of Broad Haven South beach. It's a paw-fect blend of nature and beach fun!

The Green Bridge of Wales, Stack Rocks
Stackpole Walled Gardens, St Govans Chapel, Carew Castle and Pembroke Castle are all pretty paw-some too!

For the best in doggy dining, I would definitely recommend the Stackpole Inn or St Govans inn! Or, for the most paw-lickingly delicious Sunday lunch, trot on over to the Brewery inn in Cosheston. Woof, you’re welcome!

Yep, Ted the schnauzer gives a tail-wagging paws up to Pembrokeshire national park! It's a woof-tastic place for us furry adventurers, with plenty of tail-wagging trails and dog-friendly spots to explore. From sniffing out hidden treasures to splashing in the waves, Pembrokeshire gets a big, enthusiastic bark of approval from me! 😁🐾

13/04/2024

Woof! I'm back up north for national park number 12, wagging my tail like crazy 'cause I'm returning to Yorkshire, the land of the tasty Yorkshire pudding! Yay!

Just bow-wow-wow! If you’re a fan of the white woolly baa-ing things, endless miles of paw-some green dales with quaint stone walls everywhere then this is absolutely the national park for you. As a first time visitor, I can woof-woof-woofingly confirm that the Yorkshire Dales national park is just like stepping into the set of Emmerdale.

You might tilt your head in confusion, wondering what in the world a ‘dale’ is, but fear not my furry friends! A dale is actually a valley - a wide, open area nestled snugly between hills, where adventures await at every turn!

After what felt like endless sniffs and turns along the tiniest, twistiest roads in Littondale, reversing about a gazillion times to let tractors pass, we finally arrived in Malham! Our route to Malham Cove took us across fields with bark-tastic views and into a wooded glen, where we eventually reached a magnificent waterfall. I couldn't resist dipping my paw in and can confirm the water was icy cold! It’s called Janet’s Foss and according to the folks in the know, Janet was the queen of the fairies who lived in a fairy cave behind the waterfall! The magical woodland surrounding is definitely the paw-fect habitat for fairies, but alas, I didn't spot any fluttering around this time 😞

We trotted for what felt like miiiles across fields, hopping over stones and dodging sheep left, right and centre. Just when I thought we might be lost, I spotted the most astonishing sight - the limestone pavement… like something from outer space, with huge cracks and crevices. I wanted to leap over them like a cosmic adventurer, but I confess, I was a bit scared! Instead, my hooman carried me over, making sure I didn't get my paws stuck in those massive gaps 🙄

The panorama from the top was pawsitively spectacular, offering views right across the dales. After taking in the sights, we descended literally hundreds of stone steps, catching a glimpse of the cove from below (equally amazing 🤩), before making our way back to the car. What an adventure-filled day it was!

Our home for the night was the paw-some Boars Head in the grounds of Ripley Castle. We didn't have chance to explore the castle during the day but we did take a nighttime stroll around the area, and let me tell you, it looked absolutely paw-some! The castle gardens and grounds are dog friendly I’m pleased to report 😁

We made a quick stop the next day at the incredible Brimham Rocks - technically just outside the national park so I'll save the full report for another time. But oh boy, let me give you a little spoiler: it's pretty wufferey paw-some! I’ve included a couple of pics 🤩

And that's a wrap folks! The end of our whirlwind adventure through the fabulous Yorkshire Dales. Can't wait to return and sniff out more treasures next time. Another big paws up from Ted the schnauzer for this unforgettable journey! 😁🐾

12/04/2024

Our next tail wagging adventure took us miiiiles away, back down south in England to South Downs, the UK’s newest national park! I was soo excited to have my nephew and bestie, Mickey the cockapoo, along for the ride on this one!

We travelled down in the car and were promised a special trip to a dog walking field if we were good boys on the loooong journey. We took turns being good boys, wagging our tails in anticipation! Finally we arrived - yay!!!

Paw Paddock in Bullington is ace. Acres of fields to explore and we dashed around like crazy after sitting patiently in the car for what felt like fur-ever!!! Mickey mastered the agility equipment like a pro and we had a blast - even though we hadn’t even reached the national park yet!

Was soooo excited when we got to our new home for a few days and found out we were glamping!!! Glamping is my absolute favourite, and Wallops Wood was paws-itively amazing. We stayed in this super cool chapel that was off the grid, which I later found out meant no electricity, but that's totally fine by me - I'm a simple pup! The church was in a huge field, perfect for sniffing out adventures and we had some paw-tastic walks in the nearby East Meon valley. Just the best!

We went on the most paw-some scenic drive, with the windows down and our ears flapping in the breeze. We watched the lush green hills and rolling pastures zoom past us - like a dog's dream come true!

We visited the bark-tastic Kingley Vale, home to loads of twisted, ancient yew trees - some of the oldest in the UK at over 500 years old! Kingley Vale is like something out of a real-life fairy tale - a spooky, enchanted forest which I’m certain is home to goblins, although I’m pleased to report we didn’t spot any this time. Still, we had a tail-wagging good time exploring every inch of that magical forest!

Bored of all the fun walks and adventuring, Mickey and I were itching for a change of pace, so we begged to be taken to Butser Ancient Farm for some history! It’s like stepping back in time as you enter - an outdoor archaeological treasure trove! We got to explore Roman, Celtic, and Saxon buildings, and we even spotted folks dressed up in medieval gear. We learned all about ancient farming techniques and got to hang out with some adorable sheep and goats. Oh, and there was this super cute baby lamb getting fed 😍

Plus, we got to witness reenactments of epic battles and watch some impressive Roman archery. It was doggone fantastic! And the best part? We felt right at home, wagging our tails as us furry ones are welcome everywhere here!

We had an epic adventure! Ted the schnauzer and Mickey the cockapoo totally give the South Downs national park a massive paws up! 😁🐾

10/04/2024

Woof! Moving onto national park number 10 and introducing the fabulously, paw-some Loch Lomond and the Trossachs national park! 💙🐾

Driving along the sparkling shores of Loch Lomond, with the water shimmering in the sunlight and massive bushes of bright rhododendrons everywhere was just paw-some! We drove along the loch for what felt like fur-ever… it’s massive and the biggest lake in the whole of the UK, can you believe?!

We trotted through the charming lochside villages of Luss and Balmaha, sniffing around for the Loch Lomond monster! It's like the Loch Ness one, just not as famous and kinda looks like a crocodile. No luck spotting him this time, but we'll definitely be back for more crocodile monster spotting adventures sometime very soon! 🐊

We stayed a couple of days in the popular town of Tyndrum and did a tail-wagging evening stroll down by the river and through the community woodland. Had the BEST fish and chips from the Real Food Cafe, which I am pleased to report is wufferley dog friendly. We did the bark-tastic 7 mile scenic Three Lochs Forest Drive! For just £3, you get to cruise along through beautiful pine forests… paw-some and can imagine on a sunny day with a picnic, it would be just bow-wow-wow! Sadly it was not sunny and we didn’t have a picnic but we had some great walks anyway! Loved Loch Drunkie 😁

It's definitely all about the lochs around here as we also made a woof-tastic trip to Loch Lubnaig! There's a great cabin serving up delicious food, and it's the paw-fect place to give kayaking a try. Plus, there's a Faerie Hollow where you can catch some of the most amazing views of the loch and mountains. Just bow-wow-wow! 🤩

Our last stop was in the Trossachs, on a shepherds hut on a sheep farm with paw-some views over Loch Venachar. It was definitely 'ewe-nique'! With an outdoor kitchen and no neighbours except for a million sheep, it was like our own little slice of paradise. Imagine our surprise one morning when we woke up to find actual sheep snoozing on our verandah! 😆🐑

Had the absolute best time! Left another wee piece of my heart in Scotland, and I'm already wagging my tail in anticipation of going back to collect it sometime soon!

Scotland, you captured Ted’s heart once again 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🐾

09/04/2024

Bow-wow-wow! Here’s me, back in Devon for another round of tail-wagging fun! After my bark-tastic adventure in Dartmoor, I was excited for more and I can confirm that Exmoor national park was also a total blast!

We cruised around in the car, spotted loads of wild ponies and conquered those twisty, turny, REALLY steep roads like pros. Yep, I had a moment or two of nerves, but I’m a brave boy and mainly, I just chilled out and snoozed on the back seat 😴💤

Dunster Castle in Somerset was pawsitively amazing! The views from up high are incredible!!! We strolled through the stunning gardens… we looked at the pretty, colourful flowers that smelt like coconuts and dodged some seriously spiky tropical looking plants. I even took a dip in the river next to some massive Rhubarb plants! Had a real splashin' good time there!!!

Heddon Valley was a real tail-wagging adventure! We trotted through the woodland, sniffing out wild garlic, then down through the valley to the paw-some pebbly beach where I had fun zooming around. But wait, it gets even better… the National Trust cafe back at the car park served the yummiest doggy ice cream ever! And guess what? Right at the start of the walk, there's also a paw-some dog-friendly pub called the Hunters Inn!

Lynmouth was a woof-tastic day out too. Down the massive hill we went for a trot along the pebbly beach, watching the boats bobbing along in the harbour. And oh boy, did I have a treat - my first ever pasty! Absolutely paw-lickingly delicious! Dreaming of the day I can go back for more tail-wagging fun and pasties some other time 🤩

Yep, I can paws down say I loved Exmoor! If you love stunning coastal views, the sound of waves crashing against rocks, cute villages perched on the cliff side, lush green moors and spotting wild ponies, then this is definitely the UK national park for you! Exmoor is definitely a real doggy paradise 🤩🐾

08/04/2024

Woof! Ted here, barkin' about my next trip to national park number eight! Here’s me playing King of the castle in a real-life castle in Northumberland - prancing around, imagining I was defending my fortress in an epic battle 🤩

Hehe, what a dream come true! And get this - this isn't just any castle, it's a dog friendly hotel! With 12 acres of paw-some gardens to explore and an actual medieval drawing room where you can enjoy doggy dining accompanied by tinkly piano music! Paws down, it’s the most dog friendly place I’ve ever stayed 😁🐾

Northumberland was ace, although we arrived to rain. Nooo!!! Rain, rain, go away! We went to the beach anyway and I had soooo much fun… can’t beat the feeling of the sand between your paws, watching the boats bobbing along on the water! Rain or shine, nothing can stop the fun when you're a pup on an adventure!

Next, we did paw-some walks at Cawfields quarry and Walltown country park. We trotted across fields, hopped over stiles, and had a blast scrambling across rocks and climbing onto Hadrian’s wall. I stood on my tippy-toes and the views from up high were wufferley amazing!

Cawfields quarry is also excellent for stargazing and watching the dark skies over the national park 🤩✨ Just a furry heads-up, though: it gets really dark, and there's a huge lake, so watch your step to avoid any splashy mishaps!

My final tip! Don’t miss a paw-licking delicious lunch at the Lanercost tea rooms, followed by a stroll across the fields and around the priory, down to the river. Theres also a pawsome dog-friendly gift shop and visitor centre with loads of wufferley interesting information! Bet you didn’t know that Hadrian’s wall is a massive 174 miles long and it took 15,000 folks over 6 years to build?! Wufferley incredible!

So furry friends, if you're looking for a paw-some, historic adventure that'll make your tail spin with joy, Northumberland national park is the place to be 😁🐾

07/04/2024

Woof! Our tail-wagging journey continued to Dartmoor and it was paws-down amazing! We cruised around the countryside, taking in the breathtaking views of the moors. Green fields stretched for miles, like a massive patchwork quilt! And oh, the sheep! Literally everywhere - even lying in the middle of the road, soaking up the sun! Excited to report we spotted the rare breed of Dartmoor rainbow sheep 🤩🐑🌈

It was paw-some! We saw waterfalls and walked with dinosaurs in a tropical looking ferny rainforest at Canonteign. We walked in the massivest Christmas tree forest I’ve ever seen at Bellever. And guess what? We spotted wild ponies galloping and splashing in the streams! 😍

We trotted along the river at Dartmeet, hopping over stepping stones and sniffing around the enchanted forest, on the lookout for trolls. What a tail-wagging adventure!

We drove through the windiest, narrowest roads and saw the cutest villages with white cottages and thatched roofs, just like the houses in the story of the Three Little Piggies! Lustleigh village was just bow-wow-wow 🐷🤩

We rested our paws at the bark-tastic Bearslake Inn, which despite the lack of bears and lakes, was wufferley lovely with a thatched roof and an actual stream in the back garden, can you believe that?!

Yep, Ted the schnauzer definitely gives Dartmoor a massive tail wag of approval and it’s definitely up there as one of my favourite UK national parks! 😁🐾

06/04/2024

Woof! So excited to bark about this next incredible national park. This one’s special and extra paw-some ‘cause it’s where my nephew and bestie Mickey the cockapoo hangs his leash! Can always guarantee a tail-wagging time in the Peak District, with me and my partner in crime, causing double the mischief 😁🐾

My absolute favourite place for a stroll is up Higger Tor. There are tons of rocky boulders to scamper over and heaps of heather to sniff along the way. It's 434 metres high, but it's not too ruff to climb, and the views from the tippy-top are wufferley incredible!

Another paw-some adventure is the 4-mile circular trot around Chatsworth House and Edensor. You get to scamper along country lanes, across the greenest meadows and through the gorgeous Edensor village 😍 - the views are incredible and eventually, you’ll find yourself by the river next to the fancy manor house. Just paw-fect for a refreshing dip on a sunny day! I'm pleased to report there are no pesky stiles on this walk, but be sure to keep a tight leash 'cause there are literally millions of the big woolly baa-ing things around!

Padley gorge is also paw-some and as the name suggests, it is indeed gorge 🤩 it’s great for furry adventurers like me who love a splash around in the river and trotting through enchanted forests. Was a bit scared in case there were trolls or goblins but I’m happy to report I’ve never seen any 😁

Loads of tail-wagging, dog friendly places for pit stops around here too! Mickey and I shared our very own special roast dinner at the Bridge Inn at Calver and can confirm it was pawsitively delicious!

Ted the schnauzer and Mickey the Cockapoo bark in unison that the Peak District National Park gets a massive paws up from us! 😁🐾

Ted the Schnauzer