Preston and Lancaster among UK's most dog-friendly holiday spots

The outdoor experts at Millets have named Preston and Lancaster as two of the best places to take your dog on holiday with you in the UK.

To make the list, the experts did some research and analysed the number of dog-friendly hikes, bars and pubs.

You can find the full research and methodology by visiting the Millets website.

Lancaster also features in the top 10 list (Image: Getty Images)

Where did Preston and Lancaster rank in the table?

Preston came in at third place, only being beaten by Carlisle in Cumbria and Exeter.

Each place that features on the list has been given a total score out of 10.

The Lancashire city received a score of 8.31 while Carlisle and Exeter scored 8.85 and 8.39 respectively.

The experts discussed Preston making the top three, saying: “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.

There are plenty of places to walk your dog in and around Lancashire (Image: Getty Images)

“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.”

Lancaster is placed ninth in the table.

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Top 10 most dog-friendly destinations in the UK

Here are the top 10 most dog-friendly destinations in the UK along with their total scores.

1. Carlisle – 8.85
2. Exeter – 8.39
3. Preston – 8.31
4. Stirling – 8.12
5. Norwich – 7.75
6. Worcester – 7.72
7. Gloucester – 7.69
8. Plymouth – 7.61
9. Lancaster – 7.37
10. Chester – 7.34

You can find the full research via the Millets website.