Dog Friendly Taunton Walks

There are miles and miles of exciting, open walks to choose from if you decide to venture to Exmoor National Park, but there are some great dog friendly Taunton walks too.

The unique Somerset Space Walk is great fun for the whole family, and is long enough for you to choose one section of tackle a few during your dog friendly holiday in Taunton.

The walk follows the historic canal that runs between the town and Bridgwater, and it includes model planets of the solar system set out to scale along the way.

Dog Friendly Taunton Attractions

With Exmoor National Park less than an hour’s drive away it makes the perfect dog friendly Taunton attraction. The route to the park is dotted with pet friendly pubs and restaurants too, so if you need to make a pit stop pop in and ask if your dog’s welcome. Exmoor National Park is 267 miles of open, green space and what better way to explore this unique landscape than with your dog?

Exmoor welcomes dogs, although there are areas where they’ll need to stay on the lead during specific times of year, please check the official website for dates and rules.

Dog Friendly Taunton Pubs & Restaurants

Taunton may be the county town, but it’s still in the heart of rural Somerset and there’s no shortage of dog friendly Taunton pubs and restaurants to choose from. Here are a few, but it’s always worth popping in and asking if you come across a new one on your travels. The White Horse Inn, The Farmers Inn, The Holman Clavel Inn and The Plough Inn, are all worth bearing in mind during a dog friendly holiday in Taunton.

The White Horse Inn is found in Bradford on Tone on the route to Cheddar Gorge, and premier cask ales it also offers a roomy, private garden with a play area for the little ones. The Farmers Inn is a popular pub and serves hot meals too, the owners love dogs and they’re always welcome along.

For more Taunton holiday info please see below:

Taunton family attractions

Taunton walks

Eating out in Taunton

Events in Taunton