Top 10 dog friendly days out and walks in Berkshire

But as restrictions start to lift, and the warmer weather starts rolling in, families can finally start to plan some fun days out in the sunshine.

For families with dogs, that means planning activities that include your furry friend and what better than dog-friendly pubs and parks.

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We have compiled a list of the best dog-friendly days out in Berkshire to help you plan your weekends.

Using Trip Advisor, areas in Berkshire have been ranked based on the highest number of reviews they have received.

1. Windsor Great Park, Windsor

Trip Advisor Score: 4.5 from 1,576 reviews

Featured Review: “My family and I LOVE the park. It is so good for all ages and especially if you have dogs. We regularly walk our dogs here and have also had the odd picnic. You can walk for a short while, or you can take a trail and walk all day.”

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2. Basildon Park, Reading

Image from National Trust

Trip Advisor Score: 4.5 from 1,184 reviews

Featured Review: “Lovely location for a dog walk. Beautiful surroundings, good paths, an area with easy access to the lake for dogs who want a dip, nice clean toilets.”

3. Go Ape! Bracknell

Trip Advisor Score: 4.5 from 292 reviews

Featured Review: “It’s a very good day out, as long as you don't mind being up high! Very safe as long as you follow the safety rules. If you are with the family and you have a dog there are some lovely walks, also there is a Segway track there and cycle rides, you have to pay to park now.”

4. Dorney Court, Windsor

Dorney Court, front facade image from Wikicommons

Trip Advisor Score: 4.5 from 112 reviews

Featured Review: “A really clean, fresh environment. Good food. Friendly staff. Good outside space for kids and suitable for dog walkers too.”

5. The Rowbarge Pub, Reading

Trip Advisor Score: 4 from 919 reviews

Featured Review: “Lovely lunch with friends, beautiful little pub - love the fact I could bring my dogs along too! Service was friendly and efficient - the waitress made a fuss of our dog. Will be back again soon!”

6. The Crab & Boar, Chieveley

Trip Advisor Score: 4 from 908 reviews

Featured Review: “Lovely stay, fantastic food and extremely dog friendly. Our room was nicely decorated and the bed super comfortable. Location was rural but yet close to the M4. The building was a bit maze like and had a stunning thatched roof on one side. I would love to visit again in the summer and enjoy their garden area. The staff were very friendly and the service was just perfect!”

7.  Donnington Castle, Newbury

Trip Advisor Score: 4 from 353 reviews

Featured Review: “This is a great place to walk your dog and see fantastic views across Newbury. This is really for history geeks but it has lovely walks all around and a wide area where you could have a picnic. There is a steep path up to the castle so if you have mobility issues you would have to drive up to the back for drop off. There are no facilities so be prepared.”

8. The Hope & Bear Pub, Reading

Trip Advisor Score: 4 from 226 reviews

Featured Review: “We had a really warm welcome when we arrived. Real ale was excellent. Steaks were cooked to perfection. Really great, dog friendly pub.”

9. California Country Park, Finchampsted

Trip Advisor Score: 4 from 224 reviews

Featured Review: “We went for a lovely walk here today - a great path around the lake which is well populated with ducks etc. Lovely place for dog walking and lots for young families to do.”

10. Plough on the Green, Newbury

Trip Advisor Score: 4 from 117 reviews

Featured Review: “The staff are wonderful, all are very polite and professional. The garden was nice and tidy, it was lovely to sit outside and enjoy our drinks. Being dog friendly was really handy.”