Top 10 Dog Days Out in Staffordshire This Winter (2025 Guide)
🐾 Top 10 Dog Days Out in Staffordshire
Winter doesn’t mean you need to hang up the lead and hibernate. In fact, there are so many stunning and dog-friendly places to explore across Staffordshire - from frost-covered woodland trails to peaceful private fields (where nervous dogs can enjoy freedom too).
Here are 10 dog days out in Staffordshire to try this winter:
1. 🐶 The Dog Play Park – Biddulph Park
Of course we’re biased - but there’s a reason we’ve just been voted Best Dog Field in Staffordshire.
Fully secure, floodlit, and solo-use only 🛡️
Tea & coffee station in the Clubhouse ☕
Epic views beneath The Cloud 🌄
Mud-free, parking, and clean-up kits provided
It’s a peaceful winter escape for dogs and humans.
🟢 Grab a Winter Bundle or Gift Card and let them run wild → www.thedogplaypark.com
2. 🌲 Cannock Chase Forest
A winter wonderland of winding trails and dog-friendly routes.
Follow the Fairoak Trail or Sherbrook Valley loop
Dogs can go off-lead in most areas (with care)
Ample parking and a dog-friendly café nearby
3. 🐾 Tittesworth Reservoir Walks
Close to the Staffs border, this beautiful Severn Trent site has:
Flat, accessible paths
Great views across the reservoir
A café with outdoor dog-friendly seating
Wrap up warm and enjoy the breeze!
4. 🎄 Trentham Estate Winter Walks & Shopping
Gorgeous lakeside trails
Some dog-friendly shops in the village
Festive lights and decorations from late November
It’s a sensory adventure and perfect for dogs who love social settings.
5. ❄️ Rudyard Lake Circular Walk
Quiet paths, water views, and woodlands
Often quieter in winter = great for reactive dogs
Finish with a takeaway hot choc from the station café
6. 🧣 Park Hall Country Park (Stoke-on-Trent)
A hidden gem:
Hills, sandstone cliffs and scenic views
Quiet spots for sniffy walks
Lots of space without being too busy in winter
7. 🐕 Churnet Valley Railway (Dog-Friendly Steam Rides!)
Want something totally different? Well-behaved dogs ride for free.
Cosy festive rides through the countryside
Combine with a woodland walk nearby
Perfect for a magical day out with the whole family.
8. 🏞️ Biddulph Grange Country Park
Right down the road from The Dog Play Park, this spot features:
Off-lead wooded areas and wide trails
Little streams and bridges to explore
An easy walk followed by a Play Park session? Ideal.
🟢 Top Tip: Double up your day with a Play Park session → www.thedogplaypark.com
9. 🎅 Dog-Friendly Christmas Markets
Staffordshire has a few lovely ones, including:
The Trentham Christmas Market
Stone Winter Wonderland
Local artisan markets (many allow dogs on leads)
Social pups will love the smells, sounds and snacks.
10. 💚 Your Own Garden + Some Creativity
Not every day out needs to be a big one. In between adventures:
Create a scent trail in the garden
Do a mini agility course with cones and logs
Scatter feed to turn mealtime into a hunt
Bonus: Burn energy without leaving the house on really cold days.
🎁 Want to Make a Day of It?
Book a session at The Dog Play Park, grab a hot drink, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your dog is safe, happy, and off-lead.
