How to plan a dog-friendly holiday in Britain, featuring dog-travel expert Lottie Gross

08/04/22 • 27 min

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Are you planning to take your dog on holiday in Britain? Do you want top tips on the best dog-friendly destinations and practical tips on travelling safely and responsibly with your dog? We speak to author, journalist and dog-travel expert Lottie Gross about her book – Dog-friendly Weekends - 50 breaks in Britain for you and your dog, published by Bradt Guides.

In this episode, we chat about Lottie's top dog travel tips and the dog-friendly weekends away in Britain, featured in her book. These well-researched trips include dog-friendly hotels and pubs, museums where you can take the dog inside on a rainy day, heritage railways where your dog rides free, and countless excellent walks the whole family can enjoy.

Island-hopping, city breaks, and coast and countryside romps are all included, from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands. It also provides plenty of practical tips and tricks to make sure you are well equipped to enjoy a fun holiday with your dog.

Buy your copy of Dog-friendly Weekends here and start planning an adventure with your dog!

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Hi, I'm your podcast host Portia Jones, [nickname Pip Jones] and I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world and I'm available for hire for travel journalism and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.

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Buy your copy of Dog-friendly Weekends here and start planning an adventure with your dog!

For more information on the Travel Goals Podcast, head to travelgoalspodcast.com

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Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.

Make sure to connect with me online as well, I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.

If you love the show and would like to support Travel Goals, I'm a huge fan of vanilla lattes, you can buy me a coffee online so that I can stay well caffeinated for the show.

Enjoy the podcast!

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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones, [nickname Pip Jones] and I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world and I'm available for hire for writing and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.

Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.

Make sure to connect with me online as well, I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.

If you love the show and would like to support Travel Goals, I'm a huge fan of vanilla lattes, you can buy me a coffee online so that I can stay well caffeinated for the show.

Enjoy the podcast!

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Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.

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Enjoy the podcast!