Saltburn Woodland Walk and Valley Gardens
North Yorkshire
Saltburn's Valley Gardens are a sheltered Victorian pleasure garden that runs down to the coast, and this dog friendly walk follows the stream through the woods, past the Italian Gardens and the miniature railway before emerging at the beach and the iconic pier. The woodland is a mix of mature beech, oak and sycamore with a carpet of wild garlic and bluebells in spring, and the gentle gradient makes it a lovely option for families, older dogs or a post-lunch amble.
Dogs can be off lead throughout the gardens and woodland, which are bounded by the valley sides, but a lead is needed near the miniature railway tracks and the road crossings at Glenside and the cat-nap bridge. There are no livestock concerns. The walk pairs beautifully with a return along the Saltburn seafront and a lift back up on the historic cliff tramway if legs are tired. The Tea Rooms at the Woodland Centre welcome dogs in the garden, and there are toilets, play areas and the miniature railway (April to October) for families.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 4.0 km (2.5 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1 hr 30 min
- Walk Type
- Woodland, Coastal, Historic
- Route Type
- Out and Back
- Off Lead Potential
- High
- Livestock Risk
- None
- Facilities
- Tea rooms at the Woodland Centre, toilets, play area, Italian Gardens and a miniature railway (seasonal); pubs and cafes back up in the town.
- Parking
- Pay and display car park at the top of Saltburn near the pier and cliff lift; further parking at Valley Gardens entrance (TS12 1HQ).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saltburn Woodland Walk and Valley Gardens dog friendly?
Saltburn Woodland Walk and Valley Gardens is a great choice for dogs, earning a solid 8/10 on our dog friendly rating. Dogs are welcome throughout the gardens and woodland, and the Tea Rooms at the Woodland Centre also welcome dogs in the garden. The gentle terrain and lack of livestock make it a relaxed, low-stress visit for most dogs.
Can dogs be off lead at Saltburn Woodland Walk and Valley Gardens?
Yes, dogs can be off lead throughout the gardens and woodland, which are naturally bounded by the valley sides. The main exceptions are near the miniature railway tracks and at the road crossings at Glenside and the cat-nap bridge, where a lead is recommended. There are no livestock in the area, so otherwise it's a pretty free-roaming walk.
What should I know before visiting Saltburn Woodland Walk and Valley Gardens with my dog?
The walk follows a stream through mature woodland and past the Italian Gardens before emerging at the beach and Saltburn's iconic pier, so it's worth knowing you'll need a lead for the road crossings and near the miniature railway (which runs April to October). The gentle gradient makes it well suited to older dogs or families with younger children. Parking is available at the top of Saltburn near the pier and cliff lift, or at the Valley Gardens entrance (TS12 1HQ).
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