Windermere

The classic short Lakeland climb, a roughly 2.4 km there-and-back from the village to a 360-degree panorama over the whole lake. Dogs off-lead under control, on the lead near sheep.

National Trust park at the quiet south end of the lake, with a long grassy shore. Dogs can swim in the water and run in the south meadow, on the lead in the parkland and café.

Classic steamers and launches between Bowness, Ambleside, Brockhole and Lakeside. Dogs travel free, kept on a lead, with water bowls on board.

The lively lakeside resort on the waterfront, with the pier, marinas and a cluster of pubs that welcome dogs in the bar with a bowl and a treat.

Former listed terraced gardens by Thomas Mawson sweeping down to the lakeshore between Windermere and Ambleside. Dogs on a lead throughout the grounds, but not in the playground.

Neo-Gothic castle in extensive grounds on the west shore, where the young Beatrix Potter holidayed. Dogs on a lead in the grounds and café.