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Otley Chevin Forest Park
ModerateOff-lead sections

Otley Chevin Forest Park

Otley, West Yorkshire ·

Quick answer

Otley Chevin Forest Park is a council-managed woodland and heathland park above Otley that is generally dog-friendly, with dogs typically walked off lead under control on the well-used forest trails.

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Distance

4.5 miles

Moderate

Difficulty

🐾

Off-lead

Yes

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Stiles

None

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Parking

Available

About this walk

A large area of mixed woodland and heathland on the ridge above Otley, rising to the dramatic gritstone outcrop of Surprise View with panoramic views over Wharfedale. Trails wind through pine and birch woodland and open heath, making it a favourite spot for a varied, scenic dog walk with some elevation.

Terrain

🌳WoodlandMoorland edgeRocky outcropsHill paths

🅿️ Parking

Car parks at East Chevin Road and Yorkgate off the A660.

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