We ran our first Dog Advisor Kent Content Competition in April 2025 and were overwhelmed with the quality of entries which you will find here in this blog. We will gradually add them to the relevant sections of our website but have a read and see what takes your fancy!

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Barton’s Point Coastal Park is a lovely spot to spend a relaxing day outdoors. With 40 acres of natural beauty, there’s plenty of space to explore, including grassy paths and open fields that are perfect for walking, picnicking, or just soaking up the scenery. The salt-water lake adds to the peaceful atmosphere, and the park also forms part of the Sheppey Cycle Route—great for cyclists looking for a scenic ride. Facilities are excellent, with free parking, a playground for the kids, a café, toilets, and bins throughout the park, making it a convenient and family-friendly destination. One of the highlights is the miniature railway, which runs on Sunday afternoons and is a real treat—especially for children and train enthusiasts—thanks to the efforts of The Sheppey Miniature Engineering and Model Society. Overall, Barton’s Point is a well-maintained and charming coastal park, perfect for a casual visit or a weekend outing.

Dog Friendly Holiday Day Out

We ignored tlc and went chasing waterfalls! The first waterfall is around a 45 mins (moderate) hike. There are 2 others further on. There is plenty of free parking along the road. There is a pub just before the entrance to the walk. Also a public toilet opposite. Dogs off or on lead all along the route. It's absolutely stunning!

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A fantastic place for family and dogs, we followed the Forest Walkies with Wallace and Gromit trail with fun activities to do with our pup on the way round. A gentle walk suitable for the family with some play parks for the kids on the way. Nice spots for picnics or a cafe on site too. Our 5 month Staffy loved trying out her agility skills along the way.

Dog Friendly Day Out Kent

Car park is £2.30 weekdays and £3.30 weekends (i believe) Lots of parking. Gate Closes at 8pm. Easy access to the river via a jetty. Byo or you can hire from canoe wild. Beautiful place to sup or canoe. Dude absolutely loves it. Grove ferry inn is also dog friendly with a dog menu. It's closed on Monday and tuesday.

Dog Friendly Vineyard Kent

According to Gusbourne Vineyard, they "love welcoming four-legged friends! Dogs are very welcome to explore our grounds (on a lead, please) and relax with you in our outdoor hospitality areas. Inside The Nest, dogs are allowed on the ground floor, where we offer our tasting flights. Our Estate Tours, Icons Experiences, and other ticketed events held upstairs are for humans only. We can’t wait to see you, and your pup, very soon!"

Dog Friendly Cafe Kent

A gorgeous tearoom with lovely views of the small planes taking off on certain days. Very dog friendly with water and biscuits offered! Lovely food and staff.

Thank you to Kent Companion Dog Training for the recommendation!

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Hothfield Heathlands is a 200 acres of heathland and woodland. There are four marked trails to explore and the Triangle Trail is an easy access all weather trail. Dog friendly but the beautiful highland cattle and ponies do graze on the site so you need to follow the instructions and keep your dog on the lead where advised by the signage. The car park is free to use, there are no facilities on site but there are bins scattered around.

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King’s Wood, nestled in the heart of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers 588 hectares of stunning mixed conifer and broadleaf woodland. It’s the perfect spot for a peaceful walk, with a variety of footpaths and a marked 6km trail to explore. In spring, the woodland comes alive with carpets of bluebells There’s free parking and bins on site, but no other facilities. After your walk, don’t miss a visit to The Red Lion in Badlesmere — a charming and dog-friendly pub just a 5-minute drive away, ideal for a tasty meal or a well-earned drink. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, King’s Wood is well worth the trip.

Dog Friendly Cafe Kent

Such a fantastic dog friendly place, Mandy knows most doggy customers by name and my pup gets so excited to go in. We can't walk passed on walks without my pup dragging me over to say hi! The food is fantastic, service with a smile and a chat, just a great local community hub. There are board games and a great selection of drinks, snacks and sweet treats, even a doggy menu with scrambled eggs and doggy ice cream. Often special events going on so worth following on Facebook, the pic is Mother's Day afternoon tea with our pup treated to a doggy muffin! (She's resting under the table!)

Dog Friendly Pub Kent

Oak on the Green is a charming, characterful pub nestled in the picturesque village of Bearsted. It’s wonderfully dog-friendly, offering a warm welcome to four-legged guests with a choice of beds by the entrance, a cup of biscuits, and fresh water available. The food is absolutely delicious, making it a great spot for a leisurely meal. With several scenic walks nearby, it’s perfect for a stroll with your pooch before or after dining. There’s also a large car park, making it easily accessible. Highly recommended!

Dog Friendly Pub Kent

We stopped at The Red Lion at Badlesmere for lunch after a beautiful walk around Kings Wood (just a quick 5-minute drive away), and it was an absolute gem of a find. This historic pub, originally built in 1546 during the reign of Henry VIII, was once a farm dwelling before becoming an inn in 1728. It’s full of charm and character, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We were especially impressed by how dog-friendly it is – four-legged friends are welcome in both the garden and restaurant areas, as long as they’re on a lead and you’re responsible for cleaning up after them. They even offer doggy biscuits, which was a lovely touch! The food, though, is the real highlight – absolutely amazing and the entire menu is 100% gluten free, prepared in a Coeliac UK accredited kitchen with a 5-star hygiene rating. Highly recommend stopping in – whether you’re walking, exploring the area, or just looking for a fantastic meal in a cosy, dog-friendly pub with a bit of history.

Dog Friendly Cafe Kent

The Naughty Dog is an adorable dog themed café/bistro where staff are welcoming and dog friendly. The menu reflects this as there are dog friendly dinners and treats. Surprisingly quiet, hidden gem! The castle also host other events that are dog friendly (Christmas carol concerts, book clubs and bingo nights).

Thank you so much to Elizabeth for this great find entered in our April Content Competition!

We followed up with a call to Lympne Castle, it's dog-friendly and entry to the castle is free. The Naughty Dog is in the castle grounds and normally open 8am to 6pm 7 days a week. Sits well with a Lympne walk taking in Port Lympne zoo, the Hythe Canal and Unit 1 Hythe!

Dog Friendly Pub Kent

We went to the Sea View pub today in Birchington. Happy to say they are dog and XL Bully friendly. Staff were lovely, all came out to pet him and even set him up with a water bowl in the garden.

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A 10.5km walk from toddlers cove to Chartham and back via westgate gardens. Parking if paid through the Ringo app you get 30 mins free. All pathed and pretty flat route. There is a section that dogs have to be on lead as it's grazing land between April - October.

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Victory Wood, managed by the Woodland Trust, is a peaceful and scenic spot planted in 2005 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. The site offers a mix of woodland and grassland with various walking paths, making it perfect for a quiet stroll. Along the way, visitors can enjoy beautiful views and interesting sculptures scattered throughout the landscape. While there are no on-site facilities, free parking and bins are available. Do keep in mind that the paths can be muddy in winter, so suitable footwear is recommended.

Dog Walk Kent

Thank you Rox and Dude for this pawsome info - "We walked the white cliffs in Dover this afternoon. It was glorious as it's National Trust it's free to park if you're a member and £6 for non members. They have to be on the lead at all times. There's a main path and then you can walk along the grass and closer to the edge. It's so lovely and perfect weather for it today. Dogs are allowed on the terrace of the café but not inside."

Dog Walk Kent

One of my favourite local walks, especially early in the morning when nobody is around. Start at White Horse Wood Country Park (£1.50 parking). Exit the car park in the direction of the A249 and follow the well made path through the woods. As the path bends sharply right, go straight ahead along the track, exiting to views of the North Downs. Go through the gate, turn right and then almost immediately left down the steep bank. At the bottom, go through the gate at follow the path straight ahead through the vineyard/orchard to the hedgerow. There is a gap in the hedge on to the road. Cross over and go through the gap on the other side and follow the diagonal path. At the end of the path you have several choices: - Turn right, and track along the bottom of the Downs. Turn right and follow the path back up to the country park. - Turn left through the church grounds, turn right and follow the road before turning right just before the tunnel and then tracking along the bottom of the Downs as above. - Make it up as you go along remembering that regardless of your route, at some point you have to go back up!

Dog Walk Kent

Set within the stunning Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, White Horse Wood Country Park is a lovely spot to enjoy beautiful countryside, local history, and far-reaching views. It’s ideal for a peaceful picnic or a dog walk, with the added bonus of exploring the atmospheric medieval ruins of Thurnham Castle. We followed signs for the North Downs Way and took a scenic walk through the vineyards in nearby Detling before looping back to the Country Park. However, if you prefer to stay within the park itself, there’s a well-maintained hard-surfaced path that’s easy to follow. The park has a car park, picnic benches, and bins, but no other facilities—so plan ahead if you need toilets or refreshments. Overall, it’s a quiet and picturesque place, perfect for a few hours outdoors.

Dog Friendly Holiday Pod

A beautiful place to stay on the land of a working farm. Pure tranquility. Suitable for a couple and 1 well behaved dog. Hot tub. Gas hob and air fryer, fridge. Open plan, with seating area and double bed. Bathroom. Lots of places to visit near by with a car.