Dog-Friendly Places to Visit

If you're planning a trip with your four-legged friend, there are plenty of dog-friendly places to explore in the area.

Local Walks & Trails 🐾

  • Enjoy a convenient walk from Field House Farm for a quick stretch. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can extend your walk to Skipwith village—just be sure to take a map, as there are no signposts along the way.

Skipwith Common

  • A beautiful nature reserve just a short drive away.
  • Please keep dogs on a lead, as sheep, cattle, and ponies graze here.
  • If you prefer an off-lead area, visit the Canine Car Park & Walk: More Inf

    Dog-Friendly Pub

    Enjoy a drink or meal at these welcoming pubs:

    Dog-Friendly Attractions

    Yorkshire Air Museum

    📍 Elvington, York, YO41 4AU
    Britain’s largest independent air museum, set on a historic WWII RAF station. Dogs are welcome in outdoor areas.

    Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens

    📍 York, YO30 1DD
    Explore parkland walks, walled gardens, and scenic trails.

    Sutton Park & Gardens

    📍 Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, YO61 1DP
    A Georgian estate with beautifully designed gardens and walking paths.

    Castle Howard Gardens

    📍 York, YO60 7DA
    Magnificent landscaped gardens and parklands with scenic walking routes.

    Thorp Perrow Arboretum

    📍 Bedale, DL8 2PS
    One of the largest tree and shrub collections in Northern England, featuring woodland walks and falconry displays.

    Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden

    📍 Ripon, HG4 3DY
    A serene landscape garden featuring breathtaking 18th-century water gardens.

    Brimham Rocks

    📍 Harrogate, HG3 4DW
    A unique collection of rock formations offering fantastic views and scenic walking trails.

    The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park (Open in Spring)

    📍 Ripon, HG4 3DA
    A stunning 20-acre garden with lakes, woodlands, and a diverse plant collection.

    Additional Dog-Friendly Destinations

    📌 Always check the websites before visiting, as some locations host special events or filming days that may affect access.

    Other Dog Walks