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Dog Friendly Walks in South Yorkshire

13 dog friendly walks across South Yorkshire, reviewed by dog owners. Find routes with off-lead potential, manageable terrain, and places where your dog is genuinely welcome.

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Padley Gorge and Longshaw Estate walk

Padley Gorge and Longshaw Estate

South Yorkshire
Dog Friendly: 9/10

Ancient sessile oak woodland, cascading stream pools, and the broad open heathland of Longshaw combine to make this one of the most complete short circuits in the Peak District.

Rivelin Valley Circular Walk, Sheffield walk

Rivelin Valley Circular Walk, Sheffield

South Yorkshire
Dog Friendly: 9/10

A gentle riverside loop through one of Sheffield's prettiest green corridors, with plenty of shade, splash spots and easy going underfoot.

Clumber Park Lime Tree Avenue and Thoresby Border Circuit walk

Clumber Park Lime Tree Avenue and Thoresby Border Circuit

South Yorkshire
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A National Trust estate walk along the 3-mile lime tree avenue and through the parkland surrounding Clumber Lake.

Concord Park and Woolley Wood Circular, Sheffield walk

Concord Park and Woolley Wood Circular, Sheffield

South Yorkshire
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A varied city park and ancient woodland loop in north Sheffield, mixing open parkland, mature trees and stream-side paths.

Creswell Crags Limestone Gorge and Robin Hood Way walk

Creswell Crags Limestone Gorge and Robin Hood Way

South Yorkshire
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A short but fascinating gorge walk past Ice Age caves with prehistoric cave art and a good visitor centre.

Ladybower Reservoir Circular Walk walk

Ladybower Reservoir Circular Walk

South Yorkshire
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A long circular lap of Ladybower Reservoir through woodland and open water views, much of it traffic free and easy to follow.

Rother Valley Country Park Circular walk

Rother Valley Country Park Circular

South Yorkshire
Dog Friendly: 8/10

An easy lakeside loop through a family-friendly country park, with flat, well-surfaced paths and plenty of wildlife.

Stanage Edge Full Crest Walk walk

Stanage Edge Full Crest Walk

South Yorkshire
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A classic walk along the full length of the Peak District's iconic gritstone escarpment, with sweeping views over the Hope Valley.

Ashover Rock (The Fabrick) Loop (Alton Lane lay-by) walk

Ashover Rock (The Fabrick) Loop (Alton Lane lay-by)

South Yorkshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A short loop to a dramatic gritstone outcrop with big views over the Amber Valley, punchy enough for a satisfying evening walk.

Derwent Edge and Ladybower Loop walk

Derwent Edge and Ladybower Loop

South Yorkshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A high moorland circuit taking in the tors of Derwent Edge before descending to loop back along Ladybower Reservoir.

Linacre Reservoirs Loop walk

Linacre Reservoirs Loop

South Yorkshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A triple reservoir loop through woodland near Chesterfield, with waterside paths and a peaceful, enclosed feel.

Lose Hill and Back Tor from Castleton walk

Lose Hill and Back Tor from Castleton

South Yorkshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A circular climb from Castleton onto Lose Hill and Back Tor, walking the eastern end of the Peak District's famous Great Ridge.

Win Hill from Hope Village walk

Win Hill from Hope Village

South Yorkshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A sharp climb from Hope village onto the pyramid summit of Win Hill, with panoramic views over Ladybower and the Great Ridge.