This circular hike from Lardon Chase to Streatley, crossing the River Thames and entering the Goring village, offers a delightful mix of woodland trails, sweeping vistas, and historic charm. It makes for an excellent long dog walk in Berkshire.
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Cleeve Common is a great place for dog walks in Gloucestershire. It is the largest common and the highest point in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With an area of over 400 hectares, it offers many excellent options for dog hikes, from challenging, hilly trails to lovely leisurely walks.
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This country park at the edge of Oxford, covering 117 hectares (289 acres) on the slopes of Shotover Hill, offers amazing views and makes for a great dog walk in Oxfordshire. The park is abound with hidden valleys and is ideal for peaceful countryside enjoyment.
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This National Trust countryside property, situated on the edge of the Berkshire Downs, offers great views of Streatley village and the Thames Valley and is a good option for a short dog walk in Berkshire.
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This short dog walk in Norfolk offers the best views of Norwich’s skyline. The Mousehold Heath has over 184 acres of woodland and heathland, offering plenty to see. It makes for a great dog hike.
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The gatehouse of 14th century Donnington Castle in the small village of Donnington is an impressive view and it offers a number of different footpaths you can enjoy with your dog. The site is an excellent option for a dog walk in Berkshire.
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We finally got to walk the 10 km River of Life trail in Little Wittenham, a great dog walk in Oxfordshire. The River of Life I and II are ecological projects by the Earth Trust in the Wittenham Clumps. The main goal is to re-wild a stretch of the Thames riverbank, providing habitats for biodiversity.
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The Uffington White Horse stands proudly on White Horse hill in Oxfordshire. The formidable chalk figure can be seen from miles away. The place is full of history mixed with religious mythology.
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Reading the story of Olive and Mabel was a joy. The author, Scottish sports broadcaster Andrew Cotter, managed to strike the perfect balance of heartwarming stories and humour.
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This trail was very different from our last one. For starters, we are now at the Thames Valley in the historic County of Berkshire in South East England, although part of Oxfordshire since 1974. No beaches here but the lovely countryside and beautiful woodland. This walk was also shorter – 5 kilometres.
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