Discover more at the Yorkshire Dales
Find out how to get to the Yorkshire Dales, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
With miles of footpaths to explore, trees to sniff and grass to roll in, the Yorkshire Dales are ideal for dogs – and provide a welcome dose of nature for their owners too.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Yorkshire Dales is a one pawprint rated place.
Dogs are welcome here, but facilities are limited. They’ll be able to stretch their legs in the car park and walk in the nearby open spaces, depending on the season. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Most of the walks are dog friendly, apart from the boardwalk on the National Nature Reserve at Malham Tarn. However, please be aware that you are likely to encounter livestock and stiles on many of these. Please keep your dog under close control, preferably on a lead, at all times.
Only assistance dogs are allowed on the boardwalk of the National Nature Reserve at Malham Tarn.
Malham Tarn is a special site for nature; dogs (and people) are not allowed to swim or paddle in the water. This is to help prevent the destructive spread of waterborne pests and diseases.
Our definition of close or effective control is:
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Please be vigilant when walking near livestock, especially those with young. Try not to get too close and keep your dog on a lead under close control.
Cows are naturally curious; if they approach, move away as carefully and quietly as possible. If necessary, let go of your dog's lead and let it run free, the dog will outrun the cows. Once you are safe, regain control of your dog.
Always walk around cows with calves – they may feel threatened if you walk between them. If you are unsure, try to find an alternative route around the field.
Don’t let your dog chase wildlife or farm animals. Dogs should be under close or effective control at all times.
There may be restrictions in woodland or farmland at sensitive times of year, during the lambing season, or between March and the end of July when ground-nesting birds are on eggs or raising their young.
Find out how to get to the Yorkshire Dales, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
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