Set just outside Carlisle in Cummersdale, The Spinners Arms feels like the kind of pub you end up staying longer than planned. It’s a cosy village freehouse sitting right on the Cumbria Way, which means muddy boots (and paws) are very much part of the rhythm here.

Inside, it leans into that proper local pub energy. Real ales, relaxed corners, and a steady mix of walkers, regulars and people who just came in for “one” and clearly miscalculated. There’s a homely, no-fuss feel to it, the kind of place where the reset happens naturally after a long stretch outdoors.

It’s exactly the sort of stop that slots perfectly into a dog day out. Walk, wander, then land somewhere warm where everyone can settle properly.