Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Europe

If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in Europe. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in Europe that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!

Bangour Village Hospital

Livingston, UK

Bangour Village Hospital Bangour Village Hospital is pet-friendly. This former asylum was once used as a war hospital. The hospital has been abandoned for a number of years but you are free to walk the grounds with your pooch and soak in the eerie atmosphere. The derelict village is a fascinating place to explore together with your leashed pup. The area is open all day, every day, but would you really want to brave it at night? See Details

Promenade Maurice Rouvier

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, FR

Promenade Maurice Rouvier The walk along the Promenade Maurice Rouvier is pet-friendly. It takes you on a 1.3 km stroll along the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat bay, offering panoramic views of the sea and surrounding villages. The trail begins in front of the town hall and is accessible. The paved pathway makes this trail easy and there's no steps to contest either. See Details

Hyde Park

London, UK

Hyde Park Hyde Park is pet-friendly. One of London's finest historic landscapes covering 142 hectares (350 acres), the largest of four Royal parks across the city is a must-visit for pups. There is something for everyone in Hyde Park. With over 4,000 trees, a lake, a meadow, horse rides and more it is easy to forget you're in the middle of London. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, Lido swimming area, Serpentine Lake, or Bowling Green and Tennis centre area, and that dogs must be leashed in the Rose Garden and at the edge of Serpentine Lake. See Details

Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden

Massow, DE

Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden Leashed dogs are welcome at Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden, a pet-friendly park in Brookline, MA. This area is also part of the city's Green Dog Park Program and has off-leash hours from dawn until 9:00 AM. Dogs must be licensed and registered with the program to participate in these off-leash hours. See Details

Fitzgerald Park

Cork, IE

Fitzgerald Park Fitzgerald Park is a pet-friendly outdoor recreation area in Cork, IE. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on a stroll throughout this city park, which sprawls over 18 acres and features a fountain, sculptures, manicured landscaping and walking paths. See Details

Gleninchaquin Park

Kenmare, IE

Gleninchaquin Park We are a working sheep farm but combine this with several great trails ranging from a gentle meander around the pastures, a stroll along the river and the falls and on to mountain trails taking anything from 2 to 7 hours. We welcome 'Fido' and only ask that he/she/they are kept on the lead close to the livestock. Once out on the open trails then its 'away you go'.Our website has details of all the walks. Bring a picnic, spend as long as you like. A lovely day for all ages and Fido will love it. Lots of water and so much space. We are just 35 minutes drive from Kenmare, Co. Kerry. See Details

Tollcross Park

Glasgow, UK

Tollcross Park Tollcross Park in Glasgow, UK, is pet friendly. Located in southeast Glasgow, this beautiful area spans over 90 acres and is known internationally for its unique rose gardens. The park features a visitor center, children's play area, and a nature trail perfect for walks with the dog. Dogs must be kept on leash at all times and owners are asked to clean up after their pets. The park also contains a children's farm, home to Shetland Ponies, rabbits, and even alpacas! See Details

Kelvingrove Park

Glasgow, UK

Kelvingrove Park Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow, UK, is pet friendly. This classic Victorian-style park spans over 80 acres and is situated on the banks of the River Kelvin. Home to the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Galleries. Also hosts four tennis courts and a skateboard park. Dogs on leashes are more than welcome on the many walking trails throughout the park. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pets leave behind. See Details

Bois de Boulogne

Paris, FR

Bois de Boulogne Bois de Boulogne is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome to walk off leash-free through the wooded trails that lead to creeks, stunning views of the Seine and a swimming lake that your pooch can dive into on hot days. There are even sections of the park that offer a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower. Due to other animals and park users, only dogs under voice control should be allowed off-leash. See Details

Millfields Park

London, UK

Millfields Park Millfields Park is pet-friendly. Bring your dog for a leashed walk around this public recreation area in London. The park is located next to a river, with a play area, cricket and soccer fields, tennis courts, a running track and a conservation area. See Details

Trocadéro Gardens

Paris, FR

Trocadéro Gardens Trocadéro Gardens is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch on the pathways that wind through one of the most iconic spots in the whole of France. The gardens are located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, bounded to the northwest by the wings of the Palais de Chaillot and to the southeast by the Seine and the Pont d'Iéna, with the Eiffel Tower on the opposite bank of the Seine. It's a great place to grab a pic with your pooch away from the bustling crowds in front of the Eiffel Tower. The gardens are always open. Dog owners are reminded to keep their pups leashed and clean up any mess left behind. See Details

Elmdon Park

Solihull, UK

Elmdon Park Elmdon Park in Solihull is pet-friendly. This community park is fun for the whole family, equipped with a lake, football pitch, tennis courts, and plenty of walking trails for your dog. There is also a playground for children. Park visitors with dogs are asked to clean up after their pets. The park also features a 500 year old Chestnut tree! The park is always open. See Details

Réserve écologique des barails

Bordeaux, FR

Réserve écologique des barails Réserve écologique des barails is dog-friendly. This park features many kinds of roses, including some from the Alps region. There are also wild orchids, magnolias, a natural forest and wildlife who call the park their permanent home. Leashed pups are welcome to join you for an outdoor adventure at this pretty park in Bordeaux. The park opens every day at 8:30am. See Details

Handsworth Park

Birmingham, UK

Handsworth Park Handsworth Park is pet-friendly. The park covers 63 acres of land. Throughout the year, you and your pooch will find a multitude of events to enjoy, such as nature walks and conservation activities. There is a boating lake on the property and row boats are available for rent during the summer months. There are two playgrounds for the children and a walking trail for your dog. The park opens every day of the week at 7am. See Details

Sigmund-Freud-Park

Vienna, AT

Sigmund-Freud-Park Sigmund-Freud-Park is pet-friendly. This landscaped area has a grassy lawn, shade trees and lounge chairs to hang out on. The park is overlooked by a 19th-century neo-gothic church. The park is always open. Dog owners are reminded to keep pups leashed and to clean up any mess that is left behind by their dogs. See Details

Snelli Park

Tallinn, EE

Snelli Park Snelli Park is pet-friendly. The largest park in the Bastion, the Toompark surrounds Snell Pond. The pond, the only surviving moat ever to surround the city, was named after the Swedish urban gardener Johan Snell, whose garden and house were located on the shore of a pond in the 19th century. Leashed pups are welcome to join their owners at this popular urban park, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details

Chotkovy Sady

Prague, CZ

Chotkovy Sady Chotkovy Sady is pet-friendly. The first public urban park in Prague founded in 1832 is a great walking spot for dogs and their owners. It spreads out under the Summer Palace of Queen Anne. The gardens are connected with the Royal Garden and the Letna Gardens by a modern footbridge. Tour the English-style garden, planted with diverse species of trees and sprinkled with scenic viewing areas that overlook some of the city's landmarks. Leashed pups are welcome in the park, as long as their owners clean up any mess that is left behind. The park is always open. See Details

Parc de Joan Miró

Barcelona, ES

Parc de Joan Miró Parc de Joan Miró is a sandy dog park with shaded areas and places for kids as well. There is a cafe at the top of the park which allows you to have your dog next to you, too. See Details

Vauban Garden

Lille, FR

Vauban Garden Vauban Garden is dog-friendly. It was Created in 1863 by the Parisian architect and gardener, Jean-Pierre Barillet-Deschamps. Nowadays, you and your dog can explore this English-style garden and have a lovely walk around together. There's also a puppet theatre with shows from April to October that dogs are welcome to enjoy, too. See Details

jardin public

Bordeaux, FR

jardin public This public garden is an arboretum sitting beside the library and the Museum of Natural History. It features various attractions for children and is the perfect place for a picnic. Leashed dogs are allowed to join the owners on the pathways, green space, and around the lake. The park can be accessed every day of the week from 7am to 8pm. See Details