And after all of that exercise there’s nothing like sitting in a watering hole and taking it easy. Fortunately there’s no shortage of these locations either.
So get your leads, walking boots and flat caps at the ready as we look at nine of the of our favourite dog friendly pubs in Leeds we recommend you visiting.
1. The Doghouse Bar and Bagel Shop
With a name like The Doghouse Bar and Bagel Shop, it's no surprise that this establishment is a big admirer of man's best friend. The cosy Kirkgate pub is 100% dog friendly and operates as a bar and coffee shop during the week. Address: Doghouse Bar & Bagel Shop, 93 Kirkgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7DJ. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
2. Water Lane Boathouse
Just by Leeds Train Station is Water Lane Boathouse, which operates a dog-friendly policy with dog bowls outside, as well as serving pizzas, burgers and craft ales inside in a cosy setting. The owners are such dog lovers that they have their own dog bar, give pooches free treats and even have an Instagram page documenting their four-legged visitors. Address: Water Lane Boathouse, Canal Wharf, Holbeck, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 5PS. Photo: Gary Longbottom
3. The Lamb and Flag
The Lamb and Flag pub is another favoured city centre pub just by Leeds Minster and St John's Park. Like all Leeds Brewery boozers, the 19th century pub is a spot that welcomes dogs both inside and outside while owners enjoy the locally-sourced menu and large range of ales. Address: Lamb & Flag, 1 Church Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7HD. Photo: submitted
4. Cardigan Arms
This reporter's local, the Cardigan Arms in Burley is a wonderful Victorian pub that was taken over by Kirkstall Brewery in 2017and given a fresh lease of life. There are numerous nooks and crannies to get settled in and all of them suitable for dogs. Address: Cardigan Arms, 364 Kirkstall Road, Burley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2HQ. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
5. Kirkstall Bridge Inn
A canal as good for dog walking along as the Leeds-Liverpool one deserves a pub to match, which is where the Kirkstall Bridge Inn comes in. The pub is nestled by the side of the water and the bar features doggy station as well a fine range of beers to sip in the spacious beer garden. Address: Kirkstall Bridge Inn, 12 Bridge Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS5 3BW. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
6. Bingley Arms
A visit to this pub will require a short drive from the city, but it's worth it to touch down in this boozer, which the Guiness World Records recognises as the oldest in Britain. Dating back over 1,000 years, the establishment serves classic pub grub and real ales and is well suited for dogs, with treats on water readily available and a large beer garden to boot. Photo: Dan Oxtoby