Bath, United Kingdom
Dog Friendly Bath
Where To Walk, Eat And Stay With Your Dog In Bath
Bath is a small, walkable Georgian city ringed by green hills, and a dog is welcome almost everywhere in it, from the parks to the pub by the fire. Royal Victoria Park sweeps below the Royal Crescent, the National Trust's Bath Skyline circuit loops the wooded hills above the town, and the canal towpath carries you out of the centre on the level. This is our working guide: where to walk, where to eat, and the certified hotels that genuinely welcome them.
Where to walk
Trails, Parks & Green Spaces
The skyline walks, Georgian parks and canal towpaths locals actually use. Tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
Where to eat and drink
Restaurants, Cafes And Pubs That Welcome Your Dog
Not just tolerated under the table, genuinely welcome: a water bowl, a spot by the fire, and no eyebrow raised when you walk in with a dog.
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Where to stay
The Best Dog Friendly Hotels In Bath
Every hotel here has been inspected and ranked against the Dog Friendly Standard. No pay to play, no vague pet friendly badge, just the ones that earned their place, best first.
The full Bath dog friendly city guide from the Roch Society goes deeper, with the best day trips, dog friendly services and the local rules worth knowing before you go.
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Is Bath a good city to visit with a dog?
Bath is a small, walkable Georgian city ringed by green hills, and a dog is welcome almost everywhere in it. The parks, canal towpath and skyline walk are all on the doorstep, and the pubs are famously dog friendly. The one notable exception is the Roman Baths, which do not allow dogs.
Where can my dog go off the lead in Bath?
The western lawns of Royal Victoria Park, below the Royal Crescent, are a great spot to let your dog off the lead. Keep them on a lead near the play areas, sports pitches and busy paths. Elsewhere in the city, follow the local signs.
Is the Bath Skyline walk dog friendly?
Yes, the Bath Skyline is a moderate six-mile National Trust loop with wonderful views over the city, and it is popular with dog walkers. Keep your dog under close control, and on a lead around grazing animals and the woodland play area. It starts near the corner of Bathwick Hill and Cleveland Walk.
Are Bath's pubs and restaurants dog friendly?
Very much so, with dog friendly pubs like the Marlborough Tavern, The Cork and the Bell Inn on Walcot Street. The Garden Cafe at the Holburne Museum welcomes dogs both inside and out. Many have gardens or outdoor space, so you will not struggle to find a welcome.
Can I take my dog on buses in Bath?
The main bus companies serving Bath, such as First and Stagecoach, allow dogs at the driver's discretion, usually on a lead. Assistance dogs are always welcome. The city centre is compact and walkable, so many visitors explore with a dog on foot.
Can I visit the Roman Baths with a dog?
No, the Roman Baths do not allow dogs, so plan that visit separately. Plenty of the rest of the city is open to dogs, from the streets and parks to the pubs and canal. If you are travelling together, take turns or choose a dog friendly attraction instead.
What dog friendly things can I do in Bath?
Beyond the parks, dogs enjoy the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath, Sydney Gardens and the walk up to Alexandra Park for the view over the city. Many cafes and pubs welcome them along the way. The compact centre makes it easy to combine a walk with a stop for lunch.
What are the rules for dogs in Bath?
Keep your dog on a lead near roads, play areas and grazing animals, and under close control on the open walks. You must clean up after your dog everywhere. Off-leash is fine in the open parts of the parks and hills, following the local signs.