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dog friendly walks in YORK
Selby is a market town that sits on the River Ouse, approximately 12 miles from the city of York. Although it's relatively small compared to its neighbours of York and Leeds, there are some excellent dog walks and plenty of options for cafes if you fancy lunch with your furry friend.
knavesmire circuit
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3.7km
Time: Approx 45 minutes
Start Point: Parking available at Knavesmire Road, York, YO23 1EX
This flat and open dog walk is a great option for a walk close to the city centre but with a more countryside feel. Dogs are also allowed off lead throughout if they're well behaved and controlled.
allerthorpe wood circular
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Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4km
Time: Approx 70 minutes
Start Point: Common Lane, York, YO42 4DB
Allerthorpe Woods circular is a gentle route that is suitable for most fitness abilities. Dogs are allowed off lead in places but depending on the time of year there can be live cattle in the woods. Find out more about this walk here: https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/north-yorkshire/allerthorpe-wood-circular
york riverside
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: Various
The riverside walk in York is a gentle, accessible walk that takes in the variety of the city centre. You can choose when and where to get off the walk and there;s plenty of dog friendly pubs to stop by on the way. The walk is also pram friendly.
fulford ings
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 7km
Time: Approx 90 minutes
The Fulford circular is an easy countryside route that weaves throughout Fulford nature reserve. Be careful of some parts of the route which take you on the road.
Find out more here: https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/north-yorkshire/fulford-countryside-circular
yearsley woods
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 6.5km
Time: Approx 110 minutes
Yearsley Woods offers a variety of different routes but the main one takes you from the car park, around the perimeter of the woods, across a lake and back again. Dogs can be off lead too!
Find out more about this walk here: https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/north-yorkshire/yearsley-wood-circular-woodland-trail
If you need any more recommendations, check out All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/england/north-yorkshire/york/dogs