Tees Life Tees Life issue 4 | Page 47

A DOG’S LIFE With Jennifer & Rudolph Jennifer Beveridge and pet pooch Rudolph look forward to making the most of Teesside’s great outdoors in 2018 – the Year of the Dog... T he characteristics linked to the Chinese zodiac analysis of The Year of the Dog include independence, sincerity, loyalty, responsibility, courageousness and liveliness. We’ve found walks and activities that keep all of this in mind… GET INVOLVED With the power of social media, it’s possible to find like-minded individuals looking to make the most of time with their canine companions. Rudolph and I recently enjoyed a lovely long walk along Saltburn beach with members of North East Boston Terriers UK. Meanwhile, Wags and Whiskers in Stockton regularly arrange walks and gatherings from their Stockton café. Follow them on Facebook for regular updates. INDULGE YOURSELVES Did you know the gorgeous Mocking Bird Deli on Yarm High Street welcomes dogs, with seats available indoors as well as outside. Look up northeastdogfriendlyshopandcafes.com BLOW AWAY THE COBWEBS With the beautiful North-East coastline extending itself just beyond our doorstep, this time of year can be perfect to wrap up and get out and enjoy the fresh air. Our local beaches at Redcar, Saltburn and Seaton Carew are perfect places for our furry friends to let off some steam! Check out thebeachguide.co.uk GET ADVENTUROUS Throughout Teesside, there are any number of beautiful vantage points, tracks, trails, woodland and parks to enjoy with a canine companion. We researched some informative websites to keep things interesting. The excellent website woodlandtrust.org.uk reveals no less than 50 beautiful woodland walks within a 10-mile radius of Middlesbrough. And discoveringbritain.org signposts walks, trails and viewpoints in our region. Our favourite dog walks 1. Roseberry Topping 2. Preston Park, Eaglescliffe 3. Guisborough Forest 4. Stokesley 5. Yarm and its river walk and viaduct opening out to the Teesway walk 6. Summerhills 7. Hardwick Hall Country Park, Sedgefield 8. High Force 9. Osmotherley and Cod Beck Reservoir 10. Hawnby Hill 11. Saltburn along the beach and pier 12. Redcar beach 13. Stewart Park, Marton 14. Fairy Dell, Coulby Newham 15. Albert Park, Middlesbrough 16. Ropner Park, Stockton 17. Wynyard Woodland Park 18. Locke Park, Redcar 19. Flatts Lane Woodland, Normanby 47