1 / 8The White Lion
Hebden Bridge, Calderdale
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.
A 1657 inn in central Hebden Bridge, with free dog treats and doggy beer to buy in the bar, and the moors a walk from the front door.
A date stone from 1657 sits above the front door of The White Lion, one of the oldest buildings in Hebden Bridge, from the days when the town was little more than a packhorse bridge and this inn. Carts have worn grooves into the cobbles of its courtyard over the centuries. Today it is a dog friendly inn at the heart of town, with rolling hills and countryside all around and 14 rooms of individual design.
Four rooms are especially suited to dogs, each with its own front door, and the other rooms and suites can take dogs as well, after an additional clean that keeps them allergen free for the guests who follow. If you're travelling with more than one dog, the hotel doesn't say what it allows per room, so agree it at booking. The Heritage rooms in the main building have a roll top bath and their own lounge seating.
The bar area is the place to be with a dog, all copper top tables, open fires and a coaching inn atmosphere, with free treats for dogs, meals and snacks for them to buy, and even doggy beer. The bar dining menu runs from noon all day, every day, with homemade pub classics and traditional Yorkshire fare from local ingredients, a Sunday roast, and a Lion Cubs menu for children.
From the front door it's a comfortable walk up the moors to Stoodley Pike with your dog, or a flat stroll to the 400 acres of National Trust woodland at Hardcastle Crags. On Wildpack's map, Hardcastle Crags and Gibson Mill Circular is 1.2 miles from the inn.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- All rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Treats and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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- Eating and drinking
- All day dining
- Rooms
- Roll top baths
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The White Lion dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from The White Lion's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The White Lion?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The White Lion?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The White Lion?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The White Lion?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The White Lion?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Heptonstall and Colden Clough from Hebden Bridge (0.3 miles), Hardcastle Crags and Gibson Mill Circular (1.2 miles) and Stoodley Pike from Lumbutts and Mankinholes (3.2 miles).
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Walk1.2 mi awayHardcastle Crags and Gibson Mill Circular
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Walk3.2 mi awayStoodley Pike from Lumbutts and Mankinholes
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Walk5.2 mi awayWiddop and Gorple Reservoirs Circular
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A tough, remote circuit over high Pennine moorland above Hebden Bridge, linking three reservoirs with big views and real wild space for a fit dog.
Walk5.4 mi awayNorland Moor and Ladstone Rock
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Dogs can range mostly off lead across this short heather moorland loop above Sowerby Bridge, out to the gritstone Ladstone Rock and wide valley views.
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