The study, carried out by the outdoor experts at Millets, looked at several factors, such as cities with the most dog-friendly hiking spots and the destinations with the most dog-friendly bars and pubs.
This Preston pub is the best in the UK for dogs
Preston had 24.31 per cent dog-friendly hotels, 5.75 per cent dog-friendly restaurants, 17.65 per cent dog-friendly trails, and 13.79 per cent dog-friendly bars and pubs.
Researchers said: “Preston completes the top three as one of the most dog-friendly locations to visit, scoring 8.31 out of 10.
"Preston boasts many fantastic parks and gardens, including Halsam Park, a beautiful spacious park with many routes to explore. The popular park is also perfect for strolling along the Lancaster Canal.
“The city offers plenty of fun dog-friendly activities. From dog-friendly hiking trails like Cuerden Valley to restaurants like the 1842 Restaurant & Bar, where dogs are welcome and provided with a bowl of water, there's lots to do with your four-legged friends.”
Inspiration
With this in mind, we have picked out some of the best pubs to visit with your four-legged friend.
The list includes the Bellflower in Gardtang, which is officially Britain’s most friendly doggy pub.
See the pages below for more detail.
Preston had 24.31 per cent dog-friendly hotels, 5.75 per cent dog-friendly restaurants, 17.65 per cent dog-friendly trails, and 13.79 per cent dog-friendly bars and pubs.