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Photo: Derwent Reservoir by Chris Morgan, CC BY-SA 2.0
The hill town of Consett and the villages of the upper Derwent valley: Lanchester, Shotley Bridge, Castleside, Edmundbyers and Blanchland, with Derwent Reservoir on the edge of the North Pennines. Old railway paths like the Derwent Walk and the Waskerley Way make easy, traffic free dog walks.
Hotels, inns and places to stay in Consett and the Derwent valley
5 placesPubs and cafés in Consett and the Derwent valley
12 placesDays out in Consett and the Derwent valley
2 placesSee all dog-friendly pubs with rooms in County Durham
Confirmed by venue or Official dog policy the place told us its dog rules, or we checked its own published policy. Dog friendly per CAMRA (or a tourist board) means a trusted guide lists it as dog friendly; we've asked the venue for the details, so check where dogs can go.
Photo: Alex McGregor, 2010, CC BY-SA 2.0 Derwent Manor Hotel
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRARiverside hotel west of Consett with the Antler lounge bar, a terrace, all day meals and an evening restaurant.
Source: Derwent Manor Hotel, Allensford (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
- B&B · Castleside
Bonners Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamFive star farm B&B near Waskerley with two en suite rooms, home cooked breakfasts and farm animals to meet.
Source: Bonners Lodge 5 Star Bed & Breakfast (This is Durham) · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Castleside
Jasmine Cottage
Dogs insideDog friendly per Visit County DurhamSingle level two bedroom holiday cottage on a smallholding near Castleside with a hot tub and an enclosed garden.
Source: Jasmine Cottage (This is Durham) · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Ebchester
Vindomora Country Lodges
Dogs insideGardenDog friendly per Visit County DurhamFour star self catering lodges by the River Derwent near Ebchester, each with a covered hot tub and log fire.
Source: The Hadrian Lodge, Vindomora Country Lodges (This is Durham) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Robert Graham, 2012, CC BY-SA 2.0 Grey Horse
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRATraditional pub dating from 1848 with a beamed L shaped bar and the Consett Ale Works brewery at the rear.
Source: Grey Horse, Consett (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Pub · Consett
Travellers Rest
Bar onlyOn leadDog friendly per CAMRARefurbished open plan pub a short walk from Consett town centre, with a garden and an upstairs restaurant.
Source: Travellers Rest, Consett (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Pub · Lanchester
Crinnions Bar & Restaurant
Outside onlyDog friendly per CAMRAFormer village butcher's shop on Front Street now a free house bar and restaurant with a covered courtyard.
Source: Crinnions Bar & Restaurant, Lanchester (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Beefy SAFC, 2024, CC BY 4.0 Crown & Crossed Swords Hotel
Dog roomsDog friendly per CAMRAHotel pub on Front Street named after Shotley Bridge's sword making history, with a characterful main bar and rooms.
Source: Crown & Crossed Swords Hotel, Shotley Bridge (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Mike Quinn, 2011, CC BY-SA 2.0 Fleece
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRATraditional village local on the edge of Castleside with a horseshoe shaped bar and wide views over the valley.
Source: Fleece, Castleside (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Pub with rooms · Maiden Law
Three Horse Shoes
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRARevamped countryside inn between Lanchester and Annfield Plain with a wide menu, cask ale and a studio apartment.
Source: Three Horse Shoes, Maiden Law (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Robert Graham, 2017, CC BY-SA 2.0 Scotch Arms
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRATraditional community pub in Blackhill with a large L shaped bar, up to three cask ales and Sunday lunches.
Source: Scotch Arms, Blackhill (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Oliver Dixon, 2021, CC BY-SA 2.0 Miners Arms
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRAFood led village pub in Medomsley north of Consett that reopened in May 2023 after a closure.
Source: Miners Arms, Medomsley (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: David P Howard, 2013, CC BY-SA 2.0 Derwent Walk Inn
Bar onlyDog friendly per CAMRACountry pub on the edge of Ebchester beside the Derwent Walk, with valley views and food served all day.
Source: Derwent Walk Inn, Ebchester (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Pub · Consett
Fountain
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRAConsett pub with two large downstairs rooms, a log burner and local artist murals, reopened in 2025 by local owners.
Source: Fountain, Consett (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Robert Graham, 2019, CC BY-SA 2.0 Bellamys Bar
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRATraditional town centre local in Consett with pool and darts, which added cask ale in July 2026.
Source: Bellamys Bar, Consett (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Campsite · Castleside
Bonners Lodge Caravan Park
Dog friendlyDog friendly per Visit County DurhamSmall ten pitch touring site on a farm at Waskerley with hook ups, a heated shower block and two fenced pitches.
Source: Bonners Lodge Caravan Park (This is Durham) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: wfmillar, 2010, CC BY-SA 2.0 Derwent Walk Country Park
Dog friendlyOfficial dog policyFormer railway line country park along the Derwent valley with woodland, meadows, two visitor centres with cafés and seven car parks.
Source: Derwent Walk Country Park (Woodland Trust) · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Walk · Blanchland
Blanchland riverside and moorland walks
On leadsDog friendly per Visit NorthumberlandSet of waymarked walks from Blanchland village car park, including a riverside stroll, a geotrail and a route to Edmundbyers.
Source: Walks and hikes in Blanchland (Visit Northumberland) · checked 28 Oct 2026
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