Dog Canal  Walks

When it comes to stretching all four legs, our canals are a canine’s best friend.

Visit their website to discover suggestions for dog-friendly towpath walks and some tips to ensure everyone has a relaxing time by the water

"Dogs enjoy a long walk and exploring with their noses, so all the smells – people, boats and animals - are wonderful for environment enrichment.”

Aldermaston Wharf

Once a busy industrial canal wharf, Aldermaston Wharf is now a picture of tranquillity.

It's great place to start exploring the beautiful Kennet & Avon Canal. 

The Butt Inn

Nestled in the quaint parish of Aldermaston Wharf along the Kennet Canal, The Butt Inn is the perfect village escape for both locals and visitors alike.

Their traditional pub offers contemporary charm, fused with cosy corners and alfresco dining to enjoy with the whole family.

A dog friendly pub- please check areas that dogs are allowed with the venue...

Newbury Wharf

The Kennet & Avon Canal meanders through the market town of Newbury, with a pretty waterside path running alongside it, and plenty of boat moorings.

At Newbury Wharf, you can see many buildings linked to the canal's history.

The canal passes through the leafy Victoria Park, with the traditional English attractions of a boating lake, bandstand and bowls club.

The Lock, Stock  & Barrel

The Lock, Stock & Barrel sees traditional charm meet modern comfort on the banks of the River Kennet.

It’s long been regarded one of the best pubs in Newbury for fresh food and cracking cask ales and it just got even better after the recent refurbishment.

A dog friendly pub, with bowls of fresh water and teats on the bar...s

Once a busy industrial canal wharf, Hungerford Wharf is now a picture of tranquillity.

And a great place to start exploring the beautiful Kennet & Avon Canal.

Lush green water meadows, weeping willows, water voles, kingfishers, sparkling chalk streams, quirky canal bridges - it's difficult to believe that all this lies just a short stroll along the towpath.

The Pelican Inn

Immersed in a walkers paradise, they’re only a five minute stroll from the scenic Kennet and Avon Canal (bridge 90 and lock gate 70), and notably on the doorstep to a number of lovely walks across the backdrop of their stunning landscape.

Water and dog biscuits provided in the bar area.

Kintbury

 Once a busy industrial canal wharf, Kintbury is now a picture of tranquillity.

It's just the place to start exploring the beautiful Kennet & Avon Canal.

The Dundas Arms

The Dundas Arms is a traditional country pub in Kintbury, in the heart of rural Berkshire, nestled between the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon canal.

You can dine with your dog at The Dundas Arms in the bar, library or garden.