Dog friendly places in the Yorkshire Dales

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Yorkshire Dales – April 2024

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If there are no notes, a well-behaved dog on a lead is accepted and a guide dog is almost universally welcome.

Dog friendly places to go


Bedale Heritage Trail Bedale DL8 1AA. Tel 01677 424604
Website https://bedale.org/the-heritage-trail
Dog notes On a lead.

Bolton Abbey Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6EX. Tel 01756 718000
Email tourism@boltonabbey.com
Website https://boltonabbey.com
Dog notes Dogs are welcome on lead on woodland paths and Strid Wood and under close control in other areas. Dogs not allowed on the Moors or up the Valley of Desolation.

Brimham Rocks Summerbridge, Harrogate HG3 4DW. Tel 01423 780688
Email brimhamrocks@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brimham-rocks
Dog notes Dogs welcome on leads

Coldstones Cut Greenhow Hill, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5. Tel 01423 711356
Website http://www.thecoldstonescut.org

Constable Burton Hall Gardens Constable Burton Hall, Leyburn DL8 5LJ. Tel 01677 450428
Email estate@constableburton.com
Website https://www.constableburton.com
Dog notes on leads

Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway Bolton Abbey Station, Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6AF. Tel 01756 710614
Email office@ebar.org.uk
Website https://www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk
Dog notes Dogs go free. Welcome in cafes & on trains

Forbidden Corner Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham, Middleham, Leyburn DL8 4TJ. Tel 01969 640638
Email info@theforbiddencorner.co.uk
Website https://www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk
Dog notes No Dogs allowed except guide or service dogs

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Estate Office, Ripon HG4 3DY. Tel 01765 608888
Email fountainsabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountainsabbey
Dog notes Dogs on leads welcome.

Foxglove Covert Nature Reserve Ava Road, Catterick Garrison DL9 3PZ. Tel 01748 830045 / 07754 270980
Email foxglovelnr@btinternet.com
Website https://www.foxglovecovert.org.uk
Dog notes Please keep dogs on the lead, they can also come into the field centre.

Harrogate Paintball Centre Paintball North Ltd, York Road, Flaxby, Harrogate HG5 0XJ. Tel 01423 860606
Email info@paintballyorkshire.co.uk
Website http://www.paintballyorkshire.co.uk
Dog notes On a lead and kept in the basecamp area

How Stean Gorge Lofthouse, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5SF. Tel 01423 755666
Email admin@howstean.co.uk
Website https://www.howstean.co.uk
Dog notes Dogs under control are welcome including campsite and café.

Ingleborough Show Cave Clapham LA2 8EA. Tel 01524 251242
Email info@ingleboroughcave.co.uk
Website https://ingleboroughcave.co.uk
Dog notes Dogs welcome on leads

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail Broadwood Entrance, Ingleton LA6 3ET. Tel 015242 41930
Email info@ingletonwaterfallstrail.co.uk
Website http://www.ingletonwaterfallstrail.co.uk
Dog notes On lead

Jervaulx Abbey Park House, Jervaulx, Ripon HG4 4PH. Tel 01677 460226 / 460391
Email ba123@btopenworld.com
Website https://www.jervaulxabbey.com
Dog notes always on lead

Markenfield Hall The Gatehouse, Markenfield Hall, Ripon HG4 3AD. Tel 01765 692303
Email wehaveamoat@gmail.com
Website https://markenfieldhall.com
Dog notes On leads in the grounds only

Mother Shipton's Cave Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge, Knaresborough HG5 8DD. Tel 01423 864600
Email info@mothershipton.co.uk
Website https://www.mothershipton.co.uk
Dog notes Dogs on lead welcome

North Yorkshire County Show Camp Hill, Kirklington, Bedale DL8 2LS. Tel 07787 387831
Email secretary@northyorkshireshow.co.uk
Website http://www.northyorkshireshow.co.uk
Dog notes On lead.

Norton Conyers Wath, Ripon HG4 5EQ. Tel 01765 640333
Email info@nortonconyers.org.uk
Website http://www.weddingsatnortonconyers.co.uk
Dog notes Dogs welcome on lead.

Nosterfield Nature Reserve Nosterfield, Bedale DL8 2QZ.
Website https://www.luct.org.uk/nosterfield
Dog notes Must be kept on short lead. Please clear up and take away any mess.

Parcevall Hall Gardens Skyreholme, Skipton BD23 6DE. Tel 01756 720311
Email parcevallhall@btconnect.com
Website http://www.parcevallhallgardens.co.uk
Dog notes Dogs on a lead are welcome in the gardens.

Richmond Castle Riverside Road, Richmond DL10 4QW. Tel 01748 822493
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/richmond-castle
Dog notes but no dogs in the upstairs exhibition

Richmondshire Museum Ryders Wynd, Richmond DL10 4JA. Tel 01748 825611
Email admin@richmondshiremuseum.org.uk
Website https://www.richmondshiremuseum.org.uk
Dog notes On a lead

Ripon Prison & Police Museum Marygate, Ripon HG4 1LX. Tel 01765 690799
Email info@riponmuseums.co.uk
Website https://riponmuseums.co.uk/prison-police-museum
Dog notes Guide dogs

Skipton Boat Trips Wharf Office, Waterside Court, 3 Coach Street, Skipton BD23 1LH. Tel 01756 790829
Email info@canaltrips.co.uk
Website http://www.canaltrips.co.uk
Dog notes On leads

Skipton Castle Skipton BD23 1AW. Tel 01756 792442
Email info@skiptoncastle.co.uk
Website http://www.skiptoncastle.co.uk
Dog notes Dogs are allowed within the Castle and grounds but must be kept on a lead.

Studfold Adventure Trail Lofthouse, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5SG. Tel 01423 755228
Email info@studfold.com
Website https://www.studfold.com
Dog notes One dog on lead, pick up!

Stump Cross Caverns Greenhow Hill, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5JL. Tel 01756 752780
Email enquiries@stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk
Website https://www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk
Dog notes In the tea room and shop but only guide dogs allowed in the caves.

Swaledale Museum The Green, Reeth, Richmond DL11 6TX.
Email helen@swaledalemuseum.org
Website http://www.swaledalemuseum.org
Dog notes On lead

The Green Howards Museum Trinity Church Square, Richmond DL10 4QN. Tel 01748 826561
Email museum@greenhowards.org.uk
Website http://www.greenhowards.org.uk

The Himalayan Garden The Hutts, Hutts Lane, Grewelthorpe, Ripon HG4 3DA. Tel 01765 658009
Email info@himalayangarden.com
Website https://www.himalayangarden.com
Dog notes On lead.

Thornborough Henges Thornborough, West Tanfield, Bedale DL8 2RA.
Website https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/thornborough-henges
Dog notes On short leads.

Thorp Perrow Arboretum Thorp Perrow, Bedale DL8 2PS. Tel 01677 425323
Email enquiries@thorpperrow.com
Website https://thorpperrow.com
Dog notes Dogs welcome, must be kept on a lead, not allowed in the Bird of Prey and Mammal Centre, tearoom or play area..

Wensleydale Creamery Gayle Lane, Hawes DL8 3RN. Tel 01969 667664
Email creamery@wensleydale.co.uk
Website https://www.wensleydale.co.uk
Dog notes Dogs are welcome in the garden. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout.

Dog friendly accommodation


Akebar Park Wensleydale, Akebar, Leyburn DL8 5LY. Tel 01677 450201 ext 1
Email stay@akebarpark.com
Website https://akebarpark.com

Archway, Granary and Byre Cottages West Leas Farm, Galphay, Ripon HG4 3PB. Tel 01765 658416
Email westleas@btinternet.com
Website http://www.westleas.co.uk
Dog notes Maps of circular walks provided,dogs must be controlled near livestock. Wetland area for off lead exercise, charge of £2 per pet per day.

Aysgarth Falls Hotel Aysgarth, Leyburn DL8 3SR. Tel 01969 663775
Email info@aysgarthfallshotel.com
Website https://www.aysgarthfallshotel.com
Dog notes on lead on campsite & in bar on lead

Bainbridge Ings Country Park Hawes DL8 3NU. Tel 01969 667354
Email info@bainbridge-ings-countrypark.co.uk
Website https://bainbridge-ings-countrypark.co.uk
Dog notes On lead, not allowed in hire caravans

Brompton on Swale Caravan Park Brompton on Swale, Richmond DL10 7EZ. Tel 01748 824629
Email brompton.caravanpark@btconnect.com
Website http://www.bromptoncaravanpark.co.uk
Dog notes Must be on lead.

Colman's of Aysgarth Town Ends, Aysgarth, Leyburn DL8 3AQ. Tel 01969 662666
Email info@aysgarthcamping.co.uk
Website https://aysgarthcamping.co.uk
Dog notes 2 dogs per pitch. To be kept on a lead.

Crakehall Watermill Cottages Crakehall Watermill, Little Crakehall, Bedale DL8 1HU. Tel 01677 423240
Email stay@crakehallwatermillcottages.co.uk
Website https://www.crakehallwatermillcottages.co.uk
Dog notes In one cottage - Watermill Cottage welcomes 1 small/medium well behaved dog

Dower House Hotel & Spa Bond End, Knaresborough HG5 9AL. Tel 01423 863302
Email enquiries@dowerhouse-hotel.co.uk
Website http://www.dowerhouse-hotel.co.uk
Dog notes in lounge areas

Harvester Cottages Kirkbridge, Bedale DL8 1PN. Tel 07361 486819 / 07889 876198
Email ann@harvestercottages.com
Website http://harvestercottages.com
Dog notes In 3 properties only

Holiday Home Yorkshire Unit 3, Reeth Dales Centre, Reeth, Richmond DL11 6SP. Tel 01748 900420
Email contactus@holidayhomeyorkshire.co.uk
Website http://www.holidayhomeyorkshire.co.uk
Dog notes in most cottages

Jervaulx Abbey Park House, Jervaulx, Ripon HG4 4PH. Tel 01677 460226 / 460391 (evening/day)
Email ba123@btopenworld.com
Website https://www.jervaulxabbey.com/caravan-site
Dog notes Dog walk on site, on lead at all times.

Kings Head Market Place, Masham, Ripon HG4 4EF. Tel 01765 689295
Website https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/north-yorkshire/kings-head

Lindale Holiday Park Newton Le Willows, Bedale DL8 1TA. Tel 01677 450842
Email info@lindalepark.co.uk
Website https://lindalepark.co.uk
Dog notes If well behaved. Not to be left unattended in the lodges.

OYO The White Horse 61 North Street, Ripon HG4 1EN. Tel 01765 603622
Email david.bate13@btinternet.com
Website http://www.white-horse-ripon.co.uk

Park House Keld, Richmond DL11 6DZ. Tel 01748 886159
Email info@swaledaleyurts.com
Website http://www.swaledaleyurts.com

Ripon Spa Hotel Park Street, Ripon HG4 2 BU. Tel 01765 602172
Email info@riponspa.com
Website http://www.riponspa.com
Dog notes Allowed in bedrooms but not food areas.

Riverside Meadows Holiday Park Ure Bank Top, Ripon HG4 1JD. Tel 01723 584311
Email info@flowerofmay.com
Website https://www.flowerofmay.com
Dog notes Max 2 dogs per caravan, must be kept on a lead at all times

Shaw Ghyll Farm Simonstone, Hawes DL8 3LY.
Email shawghyllcamping@outlook.com
Website http://www.shawghyll.co.uk
Dog notes One only and to be kept on lead

Studfold Holdings Studfold, Touring Park & Adventure Trail, Lofthouse, Harrogate HG3 5SG. Tel 01423 755228
Email info@studfold.com
Website https://www.studfold.com
Dog notes On leads in the Caravan and Camping Park. Walked off site. One Glamping Pod suitable for one clean well-behaved dog. Dogs welcome in the cafe.

Swaleview Caravan Park Reeth Road, Richmond DL10 4SF. Tel 01748 823106
Email info@swaleviewpark.co.uk
Website https://swaleviewpark.co.uk
Dog notes One dog per party

Swinton Estate Swinton, Ripon HG4 4JH. Tel 01765 680900
Email reservations@swintonestate.com
Website https://www.swintonestate.com
Dog notes Some public rooms do not allow dogs, including both restaurants.

The Buck Inn The Village Green, Thornton Watlass, Ripon HG4 4AH. Tel 01677 422461
Email the-buck-inn@btconnect.com
Website http://www.buckwatlass.co.uk
Dog notes In all bedrooms & bar area on lead

The Jonas Centre Redmire, Leyburn DL8 4EW. Tel 01969 624900
Email stay@jonascentre.org
Website https://www.jonascentre.org
Dog notes On lead around the Centre and £5 per night.

The Old Deanery Minster Road, Ripon HG4 1QS. Tel 01765 600003
Email reception@theolddeanery.co.uk
Website https://theolddeanery.co.uk
Dog notes Dog friendly

Dog friendly clubs, societies & organisations


Aysgarth Falls Visitor Centre Aysgarth Falls Nat Park Centre, Aysgarth Falls, Leyburn DL8 3TH. Tel 01969 662910
Email aysgarth@yorkshiredales.org.uk
Website http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Dog notes Welcome in all areas except the cafe, but welcome at outside tables

Bedale Community Library Bedale Hall, Bedale DL8 1AA. Tel 01609 534573
Email library@bedalecommunitylibrary.org.uk
Website http://www.bedalecommunitylibrary.org.uk
Dog notes Well behaved, child friendly sociable dogs on a lead.

Bedale Golf Club Leyburn Rd, Bedale DL8 1EZ. Tel 01677 422451
Email office@bedalegolfclub.com
Website https://bedalegolfclub.com
Dog notes Guide/Assistance Dogs only

Grassington Information Centre National Park Centre,, Hebbden Road, Grassington BD23 5LB. Tel 01756 751690
Email grassington@yorkshiredales.org.uk
Website https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/grassington_national_park_centre

Mashamshire Community Office 7 Little Market Place, Masham, Ripon HG4 4DY. Tel 01765 680200
Email info@visitmasham.com
Website http://www.visitmasham.com

Nidderdale Plus Partnership Station Square, King Street, Pateley Bridge HG3 5AT. Tel 01423 714953
Email admin@nidderdaleplus.org
Website http://www.nidderdaleplus.org.uk
Dog notes On lead

Nidderdale Plus Partnership Station Square, King Street, Pateley Bridge HG3 5AT. Tel 01423 714953
Email admin@nidderdaleplus.org
Website http://www.nidderdaleplus.org.uk
Dog notes On lead

Settle Information Centre Town Hall, Cheapside, Settle BD24 9EJ. Tel 01729 825192
Email settle@ytbtic.co.uk
Website https://www.cravendc.gov.uk/tourism

Dog friendly shops & services


Bedale Kennels & Cattery West Pasture Farm, Crakehall, Bedale DL8 1TT. Tel 01677 424149
Email phudson1@live.co.uk
Website https://www.bedalekennels.co.uk
Dog notes on lead

Catterick Caravan and Camping Centre Ltd Gatherley Road, Brompton on Swale, Richmond DL10 7JB. Tel 01748 818391
Email superstore@catterickcaravans.com
Website http://www.catterickcaravans.com

Hello Coopers 8A Market Place, Bedale DL8 1EQ.. Tel 01677 424252 / 01609 772295
Email info@hellocoopers.co.uk
Website http://www.hellocoopers.co.uk
Dog notes Must sit in footwell

Leisure Resorts Westholme Estate, Aysgarth, Leyburn DL8 3SP.
Dog notes Kept on a lead. 1 dog per lodge.

Ripon Laundrette 12 North Street, Ripon HG4 1JY. Tel 01765 279268
Email riponlaundrette@gmail.com
Dog notes They must be reeled in, clean and tidy.

Roper's Leisure Gatherley Road, Catterick Bridge DL10 7SL. Tel 01748 818666
Email enquiries@ropersleisure.co.uk
Website https://www.ropersleisure.co.uk
Dog notes On lead - not in the coffee shop

Yoredale Vets High Burton, Masham, Ripon HG4 4BS. Tel 01765 689422
Email enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk
Website https://www.yoredalevets.co.uk

York House Gifts 60 Market Place, Richmond DL10 4JQ. Tel 01748 850338
Email info@yorkhousegifts.com
Website https://www.yorkhousegifts.co.uk
Dog notes on lead