A Lake District hotel group held a free Christmas dog walk in Keswick to spread some festive cheer to both their two and four-legged clientele.
The festive dog walk, which took place on Friday, was hosted by Lake District Hotels Ltd and attracted an impressive number of both humans and canines.
On the picture-pawfect afternoon, 27 adults and 24 dogs all set off from Keswick’s Market Square where they made their way to Friars Crag, then on to Castlehead View Point to take in the magnificent views of Derwentwater.
Afterwards, all two-legged guests were rewarded in true festive fashion with a steaming glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate and mince pies outside the hotel group’s four-star Inn on the Square. Naturally, there were complimentary dog treats for four-legged friends also.
A large selection of dogs dressed for the occasion sporting their finest festive attire included Labradors, Cocker Spaniels, Collies, Border Terriers, Springer Spaniels and many more.
One lucky dog, Coco, a Daschund who moved to the Keswick area just 18 months ago, won best dressed festive pup and was rewarded with a wonderful Christmas hamper donated by local pet store, Podgy Paws.
Dani Hope, Director of Lake District Hotels commented: “Our six Lake District Hotels are all dog friendly, so we wanted to host an event that welcomed both humans and their pooches. We were incredibly pleased with the turnout and we couldn’t have asked for better weather! There was a great mix of local residents and visitors who came along to experience the Christmas atmosphere that our town is well-known for.”
The event was held as part of Keswick Advent 2020, which offers local businesses and organisations the chance to host a selection of Christmas events throughout the month of December to create a festive buzz around town.
