Harrogate Valley Gardens and The Stray
Harrogate, North Yorkshire · Yorkshire and the Humber
Quick answer
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.
Walk Starting Point
Distance
3.2 miles
Time
1h - 1h 20m
Difficulty
Off-lead
Yes
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
Nearest pub
The Blues Bar, Harrogate
Nearest cafe
Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms
Dog-friendly stops nearby
The Blues Bar, Harrogate is the nearest dog-friendly pub to this walk. Browse dog-friendly pubs →
Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms is the nearest dog-friendly cafe to this walk. Browse dog-friendly cafes →
About this walk
A lovely urban walk combining two of Harrogate's finest green spaces. The Valley Gardens offer 17 acres of beautifully maintained parkland with a dog-friendly cafe, while The Stray provides 200 acres of open common land where dogs can run free. An ideal walk for all ages and all dog sizes.
Walk highlights
- ✦Valley Gardens formal gardens
- ✦200 acres of open Stray grassland
- ✦Harrogate spa town architecture
- ✦Dog-friendly cafe in Valley Gardens
Terrain
🗓 Seasonal notes
A year-round walk at its best in spring with daffodils on The Stray and bedding plants in the gardens. Busy at weekends.
🅿️ Parking
Pay and display at Valley Gardens car park or roadside on The Stray
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