Dog Friendly Walks in the Yorkshire Dales

A privately managed circular trail through two river gorges that strings together six major waterfalls and some of the finest woodland walking in the north of England.

This iconic circular from Malham village packs limestone gorges, woodland waterfalls and sweeping pavement views into one of the most spectacular walks in the Yorkshire Dales.

A magnificent high-level circuit that combines one of England's most iconic Victorian structures with a challenging fell walk to the summit of Whernside, the highest peak in the Dales.

A gentle woodland and riverside loop taking in all three tiers of one of Yorkshire's most celebrated waterfall systems, with good scent work and easy terrain throughout.

A beautifully varied estate walk combining ruined priory, ancient woodland and the most dangerous stretch of river in England, set in the lower reaches of Wharfedale.

A classic Wharfedale circuit linking two of the dale's most handsome villages via riverside Dales Way paths, limestone gorge scenery and open field walking with far-reaching views.

A short easy to moderate riverside circular between two of the prettiest hamlets in Upper Wharfedale, with the George Inn at Hubberholme as the perfect end.

A moderate Upper Wharfedale circuit linking Buckden with Cray, Yockenthwaite and Hubberholme through the ancient hunting forest of Langstrothdale Chase.

A serious day walk across the high limestone moors above Malham, taking in England's highest natural freshwater lake before climbing to the summit of Fountains Fell on a remote and demanding fell route.

A dog friendly riverside loop from Richard III's childhood castle along the River Cover, with racehorse gallops and Wensleydale views.

One of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, Pen-y-ghent offers a challenging but rewarding ridge walk with a distinctive stepped profile and exceptional views across the limestone uplands.

An easy low-level Swaledale loop between Reeth and Grinton via river meadows and a dramatic suspension bridge, with welcoming pubs at both ends.

A classic Swaledale circular through the wildflower meadows and gorge paths linking Keld and Muker, the picture-postcard walk of the Dales.

A classic Yorkshire Dales circuit from Muker's hay meadows along the Pennine Way to the Kisdon Force waterfalls at Keld.

An easy Wharfedale riverside stroll between two pretty villages, linking Burnsall's green with the tumbling Linton Falls and plenty of pub stops.

A dramatic moderate circular linking Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar and the limestone pavement above Malham Cove, easy to extend for a bigger day out.

A gentle farmland circuit in the heart of Wensleydale, culminating in England's highest single-drop above-ground waterfall, tucked into a dramatic limestone amphitheatre behind a village pub.

A quiet moderate moorland climb on an old packhorse route over Horse Head Pass, one of the remotest and most peaceful crossings in the Dales.

A quiet and undervisited circuit around North Yorkshire's second-largest natural lake, taking in remote Raydale hamlets, open fell views and a peaceful lakeside far from the main Dales honeypots.

A moderate off-the-beaten-track Coverdale circuit over Arkleside Moor, with old lead mining relics and huge views across the quietest Dales valley.

A challenging Wensleydale horseshoe over two remote Hewitts, all open moorland with huge skies and working sheep fells underfoot.

A challenging Yorkshire Three Peaks ascent from the quiet Chapel-le-Dale side, rewarding confident dog walkers with huge moorland views.

A challenging circular over Yorkshire's highest summit with the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct bookending the route, best suited to confident hill dogs on leads.

An epic 24 mile circuit taking in Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, only suitable for very fit dogs prepared for long moorland miles on lead.