Coverdale: West Scrafton and Arkleside Moor

This walk is dog friendly, though it comes with some important caveats that earn it a 6 out of 10 on our rating. The moorland circuit is quiet and spacious, but sheep are present on both the open moor and the lower fields throughout the year, so you'll need to keep your dog on a lead for the entire route.

Unfortunately, no — dogs need to be kept on leads throughout this walk. The whole area is working sheep country, with livestock on the moor and in the pastures year-round, so on-lead walking is essential from start to finish.

Come well prepared, as West Scrafton has no shop, café or pub, so bring water and snacks for both you and your dog. The terrain includes heather, tussocks, peaty sections and some pathless ground on the higher moorland, so it's worth having good footwear and a map. If you're after a post-walk drink, the Foresters Arms at Carlton, a short drive down the dale, welcomes walkers and dogs.