The Best (Free) Dog Walking Spots in Somerset
Discover Somerset's most scenic and enjoyable dog walking spots, offering a mix of picturesque landscapes, open spaces, and dog-friendly trails. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful countryside stroll, a woodland adventure, or a coastal walk, these locations provide the perfect setting for you and your four-legged companion to explore and enjoy.
Longrun Meadow – Taunton
A favourite with local dog walkers, with large grassy meadows, riverside scenery and a mixture of surfaced trails and natural footpaths. Great for anything from a quick walk to a longer wander.
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Weston-super-Mare Beach –
Brilliant for dogs that love sand, sea and lots of room to run. The Uphill end is particularly good for combining a beach walk with the surrounding open countryside. Remember that seasonal dog restrictions apply to parts of Weston beach.
Barrington Court
Beautiful National Trust countryside with parkland, orchards and surrounding footpaths. A lovely choice if you want a more peaceful country walk; follow the site's current lead restrictions. Private offlead field just outside the grounds for
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Exmoor National Park
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Fantastic for adventurous dogs and owners, with huge expanses of moorland, woodland, valleys and rivers. You can choose anything from a gentle stroll to a serious hike.
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Quantock Hills – around Holford & Crowcombe
One of Somerset's finest areas for dog walking, combining open heathland, wooded combes and wonderful views. There are miles of routes to explore, although dogs need to be kept under close control around livestock and wildlife.
Great Wood – Quantocks
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Ideal for dogs that love woodland. Its forest tracks provide plenty of space for longer walks while the tall trees make it an enjoyable option throughout much of the year.
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Ramscombe, Great Wood – Over Stowey
A particularly good starting point for exploring Great Wood. There's a 2.5-mile forest route through impressive Douglas firs, with plenty of woodland smells and stimulation for dogs.
Webber's Post – Exmoor
Dogs are welcomed all year and there are lovely woodland and countryside walks with panoramic views. The National Trust's circular route also passes through Horner Wood. Dogs should be kept on leads around livestock.
Castle Neroche – Blackdown Hills
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A great mixture of woodland tracks, hills and historic surroundings. It's an excellent choice for energetic dogs and owners wanting a quieter countryside adventure.
Wayford Woods – Crewkerne area
A peaceful woodland walk with plenty for dogs to sniff and explore. Its trees, paths and waterside scenery make it especially attractive if you prefer shorter, relaxing walks.
Netherclay to Allerford walking paths
Lovely countryside walking around the Taunton area, offering a quieter alternative to busy parks and giving dogs plenty of interesting rural scents and surroundings.
Combe Hill Wood – Street
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Excellent for a peaceful woodland dog walk, with shaded paths and plenty of natural surroundings. It's particularly attractive for owners who prefer woods to busy parks.
Stockhill Wood – Priddy – Mendip
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A large woodland setting that's brilliant for exploring with a dog. Its network of forest paths means you can vary your route rather than doing exactly the same walk each visit.
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve
One of the more dramatic walks on the list, with beautiful woodland and limestone scenery. Great for adventurous dogs, although some paths are steep and uneven, so it's more suited to confident walkers.
Wellington MonumentÂ
A fantastic countryside walk with woodland and open spaces around the monument. You can extend the walk into the surrounding Blackdown Hills, making it equally suitable for a short outing or a longer trek. It's also regularly recommended as a local dog-walking destination.
