Extensive off leash parks, a huge green playing field, and pretty wooded tracks make this inner Canberra walk a local favourite. The route links

Enjoy pot pies and char-grilled steaks in a classic English pub featuring eclectic live-music shows. There is a large outdoor area with plenty of

Distance: 4km | Difficulty: Easy Mt Ainslie is an ever-present looming landmark on this gentle, meandering walk through quiet and very pretty tree-lined streets.

Dog friendly concept cafe with a covered outdoor area for pups. They even have an instagram account dedicated to all the doggos that visit,

You can find it on the map as Inner North Dog Park, on Fairfax Street. Very spacious and green, with two separate areas for

Park off Rowan or Biffin Streets and visit this popular oval where local dogs and humans meet regularly. Dog friendly cafes and restaurants nearby.

This mostly flat walk explores the prettiest parts of the older northside suburbs of Downer, Dickson and Ainslie. It features lush, spacious off leash

Thank goodness for this pram friendly walk in Ngunnawal, one of only two truly dog friendly routes we’ve found in Gungahlin! As well as

The District is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are two enclosed, heated outdoor areas to keep you warm

Distance: 4.5km | Difficulty: Easy The Australian National University features some of Canberra’s oldest and newest buildings, quirky sculptures and beautiful green spaces –

Nice and relaxed cafe with a doggie menu. You can even order dog treats made by local Canberra raw dog food company Chefs and

The Front is a dog friendly cafe in Lyneham. A space for hospitality and arts. They love dogs and welcome them in their dog

You can find it on the map as Weston Creek Dog Park. The area is spacious but not very sheltered, there is water and

Park your car on Gari Place or Tucana Street, and visit this large green oval with plenty of space to run off leash. Great community

With its awesome mountain views, this walk showcases a typical slice of the best Tuggeranong has to offer. Meandering through the well established suburbs

Modest Watson is a quiet, older suburb unjustly overlooked. This walk follows a pleasant, flat, simple to navigate, and relatively short walk that still

Very dog-friendly and have a designated area, with powerful patio heaters and wind-shields for you to sit with your furry friend

Distance: 4.5km | Difficulty: Easy The oldest suburb in Belconnen, popular Aranda offers both urban and bushland experiences. This is an easy but satisfying

Food, drinks, music and pups in this dog friendly cafe, with a covered outside area where you can relax after a visit to the

Dog friendly cafe situated in Yarralumla. A nice place to stop on the way to the dog park, sheltered by a large tree that

This fenced ‘dog exercise area’ in far south Canberra is a local secret. There’s no signage visible from the road; it’s not included on

Leave your car on Midge Street and access this large and lush off leash open space with stunning mountain views. Photo by Canberra Dog

Hughes offers an easy, pleasant walking environment with a variety of suburban and park experiences. The walk offers substantial off leash opportunities for dogs, and

Bittersweet has plenty of outdoor tables (with some market umbrellas to give you some shade) and very friendly dog-loving staff. Open for coffee, breakfast

This popular local cafe/bar in the suburb of Watson serves delicious, local produce, great coffee, all day breakfast and lunch. They also offer dinner

Distance: 4km | Difficulty: Medium On the slopes of Mt Ainslie, this walk provides a mix of suburban and semi-bush experiences, as well as

Great coffee and delicious food at this dog friendly cafe with heaps of undercover tables outside.

Beautiful park with a lake on one side where you and your pup can have a dip, and a large off leash space for

Designated dog swimming beach surrounded by lots of shade and green grass. 

Park off Ainsworth Street to get to this popular fenced oval where local pups and humans meet regularly. Photo by Canberra Dog Walks