Knaresborough
Taking your dog to Knaresborough
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Closest: Harrogate, 3.4 miles
Harrogate Valley Gardens and The Stray
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
3.2 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Harrogate Valley Gardens and The Stray walk is a 3.2-mile route combining the 17-acre Valley Gardens with The Stray, 200 acres of protected common land in Harrogate where dogs can run off-lead. The route is entirely flat and suitable for all dog sizes. The Valley Gardens cafe is dog-friendly.
Valley Gardens
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
1 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Valley Gardens, Harrogate, is a Grade II listed 17-acre town park confirmed via North Yorkshire Council, combining formal gardens, lawns and woodland. Flat paths suit an easy dog walk, with open lawn space for off-lead time away from the paddling pool, where dogs are not permitted. Nearby pay-and-display parking serves visitors.
Killinghall Moor Country Park
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
1.5 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Killinghall Moor Country Park, Harrogate, is a 25-acre country park with woodland, heathland and open grass, verified via North Yorkshire Council. Flat, dog-friendly paths suit all abilities, with open areas for off-lead exercise away from football pitches. Free on-site parking is available, though car parks are locked overnight.
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