Petplace loves Walkies Edition 🦮

North Wales is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, with its stunning landscapes, picturesque mountains, and serene trails. If you’re a dog owner looking to embark on an adventure with your furry friend this Easter, you’re in luck! In this blog, we’ll unveil the top trails in North Wales that are perfect for enjoying nature and bonding with your canine companion. Lace up your boots, put on your dog’s leash, and get ready for some memorable hikes!

Llanberis Lake Walk 🌿

This is one of the most popular dog walks around a stunning lake that offers an abundance of Welsh beauty surrounded by woodland, mountains, and an interesting historical site where the ruins of Dolbadarn Castle lie. This area is alive with wildlife, and your dog will love nothing more than exploring this environment. Filled with some of nature’s most delicious smells, your pooches’ tails will be wagging in no time. Make sure you pack sensibly and don’t forget your dog’s poo bags. Adios has designed some colourful, fun, and durable poo bags to help you on your dog walks.

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Y Wyddfa ⛰️

Y Wyddfa is the highest mountain in Wales and is one of North Wales’s most popular spots amongst tourists and locals. Offering some of the most spectacular views. Everybody wants to get to the top of this mountain and cross it off their bucket list. Y Wyddfa is not for the faint-hearted. It should only be climbed if both humans and dogs are in good health. 

Depending on the breed and size, some dogs may become tired and won’t be able to complete the walk. If unsure, it would be wise to speak to your local vet for some advice. The ground can be quite rocky and rough. If your pup isn’t used to adventuring on this type of land, it can result in some injury. 

There are a few things you should pack for your dog ahead of this excursion. Water, lots of treats, and a cooling blanket for when you take breaks. As this will prevent your dog from becoming overheated or help to regulate their temperature should they become too hot. The Twiggy Tags adventure lead can be your best friend when climbing mountains. What makes Twiggy Tag leads unique is that their leads are both durable and comfortable. Fully lined with super soft neoprene to prevent any rubbing if your pooch is a puller. Their leads have all been through rigorous strength-testing to withstand any dog. They have designed their very own safety carabiner clasp with a locking option for added security.

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Talacre Beach 🏖️

A firm favourite with our team and their dog pals is Talacre Beach, not too far from Prestatyn. This is a great spot for all of our furry friends. With a long stretch of beach, there is plenty of room to run and play.

We mustn’t forget the old lighthouse. Which has been sitting on this beach since 1776 with the perfect backdrop of the sea. If you hear some whispers when on the beach, fear not because it’s rumoured to be the old lighthouse keeper. We’re thinking he must be rather friendly with all these dog visitors throughout the year. When taking your pooch to the beach, don’t forget to pack a towel to dry them off. As well as some fresh water to wash them down, as the sand and salt aren’t great on sensitive skin. Check out the Kurgo Mud Dog Travel Shower on our website. This is a great compact portable shower that you can take on the go keeping your dog clean and safe as well as your car.

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Newborough Forest And Beach 🌲🐿️

Newborough Forest is a national nature reserve and forest set in the beautiful county that is Anglesey. Although there are some restrictions in place for dogs, this is still definitely worth a visit. The trails are marked out, making it easy to navigate to your destination. Some beach walking is restricted from May 1st to the 30th of September. Checking the weather before you go on your adventure is key, especially on a walk like this. If you plan on walking the trails to the small Island that is Ynys Llanddwyn, having knowledge of when there is high tide will help you avoid any disappointment, as this will result in limited access to the island. 

This area is full of wildlife. If you are lucky, you might be in with a chance of spotting one of the forest’s rare and wonderful inhabitants…the red squirrel, on one of the many trails.

To prevent your four-legged friend from becoming overheated with a possibility of sunstroke, a forest walk is a perfect place to take your dog walking when the temperatures are high. It will be a lot cooler under the trees making their walk more enjoyable and safer.