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Dog Friendly Walks in Staffordshire

16 dog friendly walks across Staffordshire, reviewed by dog owners. Find routes with off-lead potential, manageable terrain, and places where your dog is genuinely welcome.

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Chasewater Country Park Circular walk

Chasewater Country Park Circular

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 9/10

A flat 5 km loop around Staffordshire's biggest reservoir with open fields, off lead areas and year round appeal for dogs.

The Roaches and Hen Cloud walk

The Roaches and Hen Cloud

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 9/10

A Peak District gritstone classic with dramatic rock edges, wallabies occasionally spotted and big views over the moorland.

The Roaches and Lud’s Church walk

The Roaches and Lud’s Church

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 9/10

A gritstone ridge with jaw-dropping views, a woodland scramble into one of England's most atmospheric natural formations, and a genuine sense of wildness that is rare this far south.

Dimmingsdale Valley walk

Dimmingsdale Valley

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A Staffordshire moorland valley walk with ponds, ancient oaks and a remoteness that belies its proximity to the Potteries.

Manifold Valley from Wetton Mill walk

Manifold Valley from Wetton Mill

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A classic White Peak circular through the Manifold Valley up to Thor's Cave, ideal for dogs that love water and big views.

Tittesworth Reservoir walk

Tittesworth Reservoir

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A beautifully managed reservoir circuit on the Staffordshire edge of the Peak District, combining woodland trails, waterside paths, and a dramatic backdrop of the Roaches and Hen Cloud.

Apedale Country Park walk

Apedale Country Park

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A reclaimed colliery landscape turned country park near Newcastle-under-Lyme, with varied habitats and a heritage railway.

Cannock Chase Glacial Boulder Trail walk

Cannock Chase Glacial Boulder Trail

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A big Cannock Chase circular past the ice age Glacial Boulder and two visitor centres, perfect for dogs who love open forest rambles.

Froghall to Oakamoor Circular Walk walk

Froghall to Oakamoor Circular Walk

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A wooded Churnet Valley circular linking Froghall Wharf and Oakamoor with plenty of riverside fun for dogs.

Hawksmoor Nature Reserve walk

Hawksmoor Nature Reserve

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A Woodland Trust reserve with ancient oak woodland and deep-cut stream valleys in the Churnet Valley.

Kinver Edge Rock Houses Circular Walk walk

Kinver Edge Rock Houses Circular Walk

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A Staffordshire sandstone escarpment walk taking in the Holy Austin rock houses, with big views and plenty of woodland for dogs.

Rudyard Lake Circular Walk walk

Rudyard Lake Circular Walk

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A Staffordshire reservoir circuit with wooded shores and the miniature railway adding charm to this family-friendly route.

Shugborough Estate Outer Trails walk

Shugborough Estate Outer Trails

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A National Trust estate walk through the parkland and farmland of Shugborough, with classical monuments dotted throughout.

Churnet Valley Circular Walk from Leek walk

Churnet Valley Circular Walk from Leek

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 6/10

A gentle Staffordshire Moorlands loop from Leek taking in the Caldon Canal, the River Churnet and Ladderedge Country Park.

Belvide Reservoir Circular Walk walk

Belvide Reservoir Circular Walk

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 5/10

A gentle South Staffordshire loop combining the Shropshire Union Canal with country lanes around Belvide Reservoir.

Trentham Estate Woodland and Lake Circuit walk

Trentham Estate Woodland and Lake Circuit

Staffordshire
Dog Friendly: 5/10

A lake and parkland loop at the Trentham Estate with on lead walking throughout and paid entry to the main gardens.