Best dog-friendly beaches near Gwelmor
Some of the best dog-friendly beaches are in north Cornwall, right on Gwelmor's doorstep. Here's a guide to our favourites near to Gwelmor and those with seasonal restrictions.
Read the postSome of the best dog-friendly beaches are in north Cornwall, right on Gwelmor's doorstep. Here's a guide to our favourites near to Gwelmor and those with seasonal restrictions.
Read the postWe have two new additions to Gwelmor - the arrival of a new team member and a trophy to mark our latest award for being dog-friendly.
Read the postGwelmor has won an award for best 'dog-friendly business of the year' for the second year running.
Read the postThe small fishing village of Appledore is a maze of narrow lanes lined with brightly coloured picture postcard cottages and is a great base for this stretch of cliffs and woods.
Read the postA flat and easy, but long walk which follows the route of the old railway line from Barnstaple to Bideford. Can be a bit frustrating as it feels as if you're not going anywhere fast and, as it also part of the Tarka Trail, it can get a bit busy, especially in summer.
Read the postSaunton Sands is a vast expanse of stunning golden beach on the north Devon coast. It's a popular spot with sun-seeking families and longboard surfers, and I can see why. It's simply stunning and, even better, dog friendly all year round.
Read the postA route that should have taken in Baggy Point and its 'superb views', but a misjudged turning found us cutting it off completely for an inland route instead before finally getting back on track at Croyde.
Read the postThe phrase 'picture postcard' pretty much encapsulates this section of The South West Coast Path with sensation views littered with gorgeous coves and emerald green sea.
Read the postThe day began with my belly in twists. After yesterday’s panic attack and having already seen the incline back out of the valley, I was a tad nervous to say the least. But I’d set myself a challenge to walk the entire South West Coast Path, so swiftly reminded myself I couldn’t give in at the first hurdle.
Read the postHeddon's Mouth is described in the guidebook as 'dramatic' with 'spectacular coastal landscapes' and 'breathtaking scenery'. For me, this section was a story of dog ticks and panic attacks!
Read the postThis was an epic section of two halves; luscious green woodland and spectacular, open air cliff-top views. But luscious greenery can bring its problems, as we were to discover when we stopped for lunch at Sister’s Fountain deep in the woodland.
Read the postInspired by the book 'The Salt Path' by Gaynor Winn, we're attempting to walk The South West Coast Path, all 630 miles of it (albeit not all at once!). And so we began, on a rather damp summer’s day in 2019, from the steep 'map' sculpture on Minehead seafront that marks the start of this epic route.
Read the postPausing to catch breath, I watched three surfer silhouettes paddle out to their first break. My early morning run brought me over sand dunes to the top of a hill, overlooking the cream curve of Widemouth Bay...
Read the postFor many dog owners, going on a family holiday without their beloved pet is not even an option. But what is it that makes a great dog-friendly holiday home and not just a place that tolerates our four-legged friends? Read our Top Ten tips.
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