Dog Friendly Camping With The National Trust

Taking your dog camping can be incredibly rewarding for both of you. Trips away together will strengthen your bond and encourage your dog to trust you more. In turn, your pup will help you stay more active and make the most of your time spent exploring the great outdoors.

Dogs Go Free At National Trust Campsites

First, you need to find a campsite that caters for both you and your four-legged friend. Did you know that all well-behaved dogs are welcome at the National Trust’s dog-friendly campsites? The best news is that they go free! Each site varies in their offering, from dog bowls placed outside campsite reception areas to dog-friendly camping pods and showers. It’s worth checking out their website to see exactly what’s on offer.

Forthglade's Partnership With The National Trust

Forthglade has paired up with the National Trust on a range of gourmet recipes to support the organisation’s wonderful work. These grain-free, natural wet meals for dogs and a selection of tasty treats are free from artificial colours, flavourings and preservatives.

Choosing this range means you’ll be helping care for many of the beautiful places we and our furry pals love to explore, too.

To celebrate our partnership, here are some of the National Trust’s most scenic dog-friendly campsites. You may even be able to pick up some Forthglade treats at the campsite shops! Happy camping!

National Trust Dog-Friendly Campsites

Cloud Farm Campsite, Devon

Surrounded by idyllic Exmoor scenery, on the border of Somerset and Devon, this tranquil base in the Doone Valley is brilliant for walkers and families exploring the area.

Your new neighbours could include buzzards and red deer, and you can listen to Badgworthy Water flowing peacefully behind your tent. Head out onto the South West Coast Path from the moor to take in the fantastic scenery.

Showers and electricity are available.

Two dogs are welcome per pitch.

Wasdale Campsite, Cumbria

This remote valley is an adventurer’s paradise. Ideal for walkers, the site is perfectly placed for tackling the Lake District’s highest fells, including Scafell Pike, England’s tallest mountain.

Its towering mountains, cascading screes and an awe-inspiring lake make it a haven for peace and tranquillity, too. 

As well as space for tents, Wasdale is home to a dog friendly tipi and offers 8 campervan pitches with hard standings and electric hook-ups. Facilities include an on-site shop, a recently refurbished toilet and shower block, washing-up areas, a laundry room, electric hook-up to tents and charge points for electric vehicles.

Two dogs are welcome per pitch.

Upper Booth Farm Campsite, Derbyshire

Nestling in the stunning Peak District National Park, this wonderful family-friendly campsite is a great base for adventures, with jaw-dropping views in every direction.

The beautiful Hope Valley and the High Peak Moors is a walker's paradise. Travel along the Pennine Way with gentle strolls through the valley, or challenge yourself by heading onto the Kinder Plateau or Jacob’s Ladder. Further afield, explore the wonderful Chatsworth House or the stunning Lyme Park.

Showers are available.

Two dogs are welcome per pitch.

Hafod y Llan Campsite, Wales

Located in the stunning Nant Gwynant valley in the midst of Snowdonia National Park, Hafod y Llan is an ideal place to explore this gorgeous corner of north Wales. 

Situated next to the Cwm Llan river at the base of Snowdon, Wales’ tallest mountain, it’s close to  the Watkin Path, which can be directly accessed from the campsite. The pretty village of Beddgelert is a leisurely three-mile stroll away and has a shop, post office and pub.

The surrounding landscape is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and covers an area of  4,000 acres, including a National Nature Reserve and a working farm. With countless waterfalls, wooded valleys and quaint towns and villages, the area around the campsite is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle.

Showers are available.

Two dogs are welcome per pitch.

Teneriffe Farm Campsite, Cornwall

Just a short walk from the South West Coast Path and with no passing traffic, Teneriffe Farm Campsite offers an idyllic location.

There are several beaches in both directions along the coastal path. The small beach at Mullion Cove is 1.5 miles away and has sand at low tide, while the stunning Kynance Cove is well worth the three-mile walk.

There are even more within a short drive: Poldhu Cove, Polurrian Cove and Gunwalloe Church Cove.

Pitches are located around the perimeter of a field, leaving the central area free for recreational purposes. Showers and electricity are available.

Two dogs are welcome per pitch.

Heddon Valley Campsite, Devon

The beautiful Heddon Valley meanders from the heaths of Exmoor to Heddon’s Mouth, a hidden stony sea inlet surrounded by breathtaking rocky cliffs and a dramatic shoreline.

Tents are pitched in a picturesque riverside meadow and you can pick your own camping spot. Wake in a field of rare butterflies, hear the surf hitting the beach at Heddon’s Mouth or watch the deer in the wood at sunset.

There are no showers, but there’s always a refreshing dip in the sea!

Two dogs are welcome per pitch.