Goathland Moors Circular is a 6-mile walk from the North York Moors village of Goathland, crossing open heather moorland and descending to the Mallyan Spout waterfall. Dogs can run off-lead across the open moor sections. Note 3 stiles on this route. Heather is at its peak in late August.

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Walk · Parkland

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.

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Walk · Woodland/Forest

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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Walk · Parkland

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.

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Walk · Coastal

Whitby Abbey Headland and Beach Walk

Whitby, North Yorkshire

4 mi · Easy · Off-lead

The Whitby Abbey Headland and Beach Walk is a 4-mile route taking in the dramatic abbey ruins, clifftop views from the famous 199 steps, and Whitby's long sandy beach where dogs can run off-lead year-round outside restricted summer hours.

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Walk · parkland

Harewood House Estate Grounds Walk

Harewood, West Yorkshire

3.5 mi · Easy

Harewood House offers dog-friendly grounds walks near Leeds, West Yorkshire, with dogs required on lead throughout the site (entry fee applies, House and some attractions excluded).

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