Rother Valley Country Park Circular

Yes, dogs are welcome throughout Rother Valley Country Park, which earns a solid 8 out of 10 on our dog-friendly rating. The 750-acre park offers flat, well-surfaced paths, plenty of waste bins, and no livestock to worry about — all of which make it a relaxed and enjoyable outing for dogs and their owners.

Dogs are welcome on a lead or under close control throughout the park, so off-lead walking is possible where you can maintain that close control. Given the park's busy water sports lake — with cable skiers, paddle boarders and windsurfers — it's worth keeping a careful eye on dogs that might react to sudden splashes or noise, and the quieter nature lake loop may suit them better.

The route is entirely flat with wide, well-surfaced paths, making it a great option for older dogs, mixed-age groups, or days when you'd rather skip the muddy hills. The park is open dawn to dusk year-round, and facilities are good — there are two cafes (Bedgreave Mill and The Stables), toilets, and pay and display parking at the main entrance, with additional parking near the Nature Lake.