Dog Friendly Woodland Walks Near Robin Hood's Bay
Dog Friendly Woodland Walks Near Robin Hood's Bay
Do you love to staycation with the Dog(s)?
Do you love coastal destinations like Robin Hood’s Bay?
Do you and the Dog(s) enjoy forest and woodland walks?
We have 3 dog friendly woodland or forest walks for you. Each woodland or forest is within a 45 minute drive.
Robin Hood’s Bay
Perched on the coast between the surrounding cliffs of Scarborough and Whitby sits a Bay. The backdrop of the Bay is an old Yorkshire fishing village. This is Robin Hood’s Bay the gem on the picturesque coastal edge of the North York Moors National.
Built on a steep hill the old 17th Century village heads down to the Bay. Winding streets, steep steps and cobbled alleyways make up what was once called Baytown. A maze of a village it’s easy to get lost here in Robin Hood’s Bay. Just all part of the magic of what makes it so special.
Dog Friendly Robin Hood’s Bay
A dog friendly village all year round Robin Hood’s Bay can accommodate you and your pooch(es) in many ways. Dog Friendly cottages to Dog Friendly eating and drinking and everything in between.
Robin Hood’s Bay even has its own Dog Shop.
The beach is dog friendly all year round. You won't find a single restriction here.
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
We have had some special canine guests stay in our cosy Dog Friendly Accommodation. See what doggy repawters Lucia & Maya got up to during their stay in Robin Hood’s Bay. You can read it all here.
Patch is our regular Doggy visitor and comes to his favourite Robin Hood’s Bay multiple times a year. You can read all about his adventures here.
Sneaton Forest in Whitby
Just a short car journey of approximately 10 minutes from Robin Hood's Bay.
Prefer to walk? Walking will take you up and over the hills onto Fylingdale Moor on a 5-mile hike.
If you head towards Littlebeck you will discover the Hermitage. A man-built cave chiseled out of a giant boulder. Complete with stone bench inside and stone seats on top. A fascinating spot for adults and children and a great place for the curious to climb. You will eventually head down some steep steps for the remainder of the walk to Littlebeck.
The walk to or from Maybeck follows on alongside the Beck. Making for an idyllic walk.
Throughout the woods are wooden walkways, foot bridges and stone trods. You will find some steep inclines and lots of tree roots to make your way over. A fun woodland for all, not just the Dog(s).
In-between Maybeck and Littlebeck at the heart of the woods you will find Falling Foss waterfall. At the top of the waterfall is the Falling Foss Tea Garden. Family Friendly, Dog Friendly and Walker Friendly, everyone is welcome. The Bacon Sandwiches and the Scones come highly recommended.
Falling Foss Tea Garden is open seasonally usually from April through to the end of October. Opening is always weather dependent. For the most up-to-date date information call ahead or check social media.
Telephone: 07723 477929
For the Facebook page just click here.
Free parking is available at Maybeck or down Foss Lane.
There are no Public Toilets at Sneaton Forest. There is a Toilet for Patrons at Falling Foss Tea Garden.
Mulgrave Wood’s in Sandsend
Sandsend is just 8 miles from Robin Hood's Bay and approximately a 20 minute drive.
Mulgrave Woods are very much working Woods. Home to Timber Works, they are also a breeding ground for game birds such as pheasant and grouse. Because of this Dogs Must Strictly Be Kept On Leads.
It is possible to see a range of wildlife & vegetation throughout the seasons. Woodland flowers, wild garlic and a variety of fungi to name a few. You may also be lucky enough to spot a deer or two and woodpeckers amongst others.
The woods are reasonably accessible to prams, wheelchairs or mobility scooters if you remain on the main track.
Mulgrave Woods are open to the public on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year apart from May when the woods are closed for the whole month.
Old Mulgrave Castle ruins can be found in the heart of the woods. A great spot to visit, it is usually peaceful and tranquil. The ruin sits in an opening with stunning views across the Mulgrave Estate towards the new Castle.
You will come across sections of uneven and steep inclines on this walk. The hill up towards the old Castle is very steep and to access the ruins you will need to climb a flight of stone steps.
There are many paths to take in Mulgrave Wood’s and many adventures to be had.
There is a range of dog friendly Eating and Drinking in Sandsend.
For Subs, Burgers, Beers, Cake, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Snacks, Light Lunches & Ice-Cream:
Pub Lunches & Evening Meals:
Parking is available along the road on either side coming from Whitby. There is a Public Paid Carpark at the far end of the village just below Lythe Bank. During the winter months from 1st November through to the end of February parking is usually free along the road and in the Carpark.
The Mulgrave Estate also offers paid overflow parking seasonally.
You will find public toilets at either end of Sandsend. Please be aware they are quite basic. There are no child changing facilities or designated disabled toilets.
Dalby Forest near Pickering
Approximatley 25 miles from Robin Hood’s Bay and a 45 minute drive. Dalby Forest is a great day out for families, outdoor adventurers and Dog lovers. You can have lots of fun here in Dalby Forest.
Dog Friendly activities you will find at Dalby Forest:
Play Parks
Walking Trails
Running Trails
Bridestones
Dry Stone Wall Maze
Every Saturday at 9:00am Dalby Forest hosts a Dog Friendly Park Run 5km
The Cafe is located in the Visitor Center and there is a Picnic Area also.
Parking and access to Dalby Forest is paid per vehicle providing a full day's access.
There are public toilets at the Visitor Centre and the facilities are accessible for all.
Contact:
01751 460295
yorkshirefd@forestryengland.uk
A Dog Friendly Robin Hood’s Bay Stay
So why not treat the Pooch(es) to a holiday in Robin Hood’s Bay and stay a while?
Smaller properties are available from 2 nights and the larger properties from 3 nights. All dependent on the time of year. All of our cottages are priced accordingly throughout the year. A little reminder all of our properties feature in size order. Largest to smallest as you scroll down the Accommodation Page.
For a quick look at our availability at any given time you can use our All Availability feature. Just click the green and yellow Check Availability button on the Home page of our website.
Each cottage's facilities vary. You will find detailed descriptions and full accurate amenities lists on each individual cottage listing.
There are some cottages and instances where a maximum number of dogs may be negotiated. Please do get in touch if you have multiple pets and we’ll advise you on cottages suitable for your stay.
