Dog Friendly Walks in Argyll and Bute

Three linked forest trails above Loch Long, with dogs free to roam through native woodland to the pebbly beach of Finart Bay.

A wooded coastal walk from Tobermory's harbour to the thundering Aros waterfall, with room for dogs to explore past a lily-covered lochan.

A level woodland circuit on Islay, with dogs free to roam beside the River Sorn to the island's only working woollen mill.

The full 14km towpath of the Crinan Canal, level and traffic-free, giving dogs a long, easy stretch beside the water from sea to Loch Fyne.

A short loop through the Atlantic oakwood of Glen Nant, with off-lead freedom for dogs among giant wood ant nests and a Ben Cruachan view.

A classic ridge climb above Luss that suits fit dogs on a lead, with long views down Loch Lomond's islands for you.

A short, steep climb from Benderloch giving dogs a proper hill day, with island views to Mull and Lismore from the summit for you.

A low-tide crossing to a tidal island with sea caves, a cave painting and a lighthouse, with a stony shore for dogs on a lead to explore.

A five minute ferry hop to a car-free island loop for dogs on a lead, out to the clifftop ruin of Gylen Castle for you.

A flat, easy walk for dogs on a lead through one of Scotland's richest prehistoric landscapes, past burial cairns, standing stones and stone circles for you.

A shaded woodland walk for dogs on a lead through one of Britain's finest Atlantic oakwoods, with a tidal-rapids otter hide for you.

Mull's only Munro, climbed from the shore of Loch na Keal on a route that suits fit dogs, past burns and waterfalls to a 966 metre summit.

A rugged loop round the wildest corner of Bute for dogs on a lead, taking in a little lighthouse and the ruined St Blane's Chapel for you.