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Dog-friendly days out in the North York Moors

By Jon Cosson · Updated 1 November 2026 · Checked

These places have a confirmed dog-friendly record in my place finder. Read each restriction before choosing: permission can apply to a bar or grounds rather than every room, and walks still need leads where the source says so.

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41 places match. The individual record retains its original check date; publishing this collection does not recheck every venue.

  • Lion Inn, Blakey Ridge

    Inn · Blakey Ridge (central moors)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    Food served 12pm to 9pm daily; dogs in the bar areas but not the dining rooms. Families, rooms and a moor-top car park.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    yes

    Parking: Owner to confirm (large open moor-top car park)

    By bus or train: No regular public transport

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: camra.org.uk

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  • Birch Hall Inn, Beck Hole

    Pub · Beck Hole (below Goathland)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    A two-bar pub with a sweet shop between the bars, serving local ales and simple food on the Goathland to Grosmont Rail Trail. Cash only; closed Tuesday and Saturday. Hours differ in summer and winter, with annual holiday breaks; check before travelling. Coastliner 840 diversions: Blue Bank road closure from 19 to 23 October 2026 (9am to 3.30pm), when buses miss stops including Dalby Forest, the Hole of Horcum, Goathland and Sleights, with further diversions until 4 November. Check Transdev before travelling.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    no
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    no
    Campervans:
    no

    Parking: Owner to confirm (very limited parking in Beck Hole, many walk down from Goathland)

    By bus or train: No bus to Beck Hole; Coastliner 840 and NYMR serve Goathland, then walk down

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: camra.org.uk

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  • The New Inn, Cropton

    Inn · Cropton (near Pickering)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    A village inn near Pickering and Dalby that brews its own beer (Great Yorkshire Brewery) at the bottom of the garden; own beers plus guests, food, and rooms to stay.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm (village inn with parking)

    By bus or train: Ryedale Community Transport 173 from Pickering, Mondays only

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: camra.org.uk

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  • The Black Horse, Whitby

    Pub · Whitby (Church Street, old town)

    Gateway (outside the park boundary)

    A Church Street pub with four en-suite rooms and Yorkshire tapas. Dogs are allowed in both bars; no under 18s. There is no on-site parking; use Whitby's car parks and walk. Coastliner 840 diversions: Blue Bank road closure from 19 to 23 October 2026 (9am to 3.30pm), when buses miss stops including Dalby Forest, the Hole of Horcum, Goathland and Sleights, with further diversions until 4 November. Check Transdev before travelling.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    no
    Step-free:
    no
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    no
    Campervans:
    no

    Parking: Owner to confirm (Church Street is pedestrianised, no parking; use Whitby's car parks)

    By bus or train: Arriva X93 and Coastliner 840; Whitby station within 400m

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: camra.org.uk, the-black-horse.com

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  • The Sun Inn, Pickering

    Pub · Pickering

    Gateway (outside the park boundary)

    Dogs on leads are welcome. The bar is step-free and there is an accessible toilet; the garden is up steps. Opens 4pm Monday to Thursday; customers may bring takeaway food. Coastliner 840 diversions: Blue Bank road closure from 19 to 23 October 2026 (9am to 3.30pm), when buses miss stops including Dalby Forest, the Hole of Horcum, Goathland and Sleights, with further diversions until 4 November. Check Transdev before travelling.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    unconfirmed
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm (use Pickering's car parks)

    By bus or train: East Yorkshire Buses 28 and Coastliner 840; NYMR station about 500m

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: camra.org.uk

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  • The Grapes Inn, Slingsby

    Pub · Slingsby (Ryedale, south of the moors)

    Gateway (outside the park boundary)

    Evening meals Wednesday to Sunday, 5pm to 8pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday; opens 5pm Wednesday and Thursday, 3pm Friday to Sunday. Dogs are welcome.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    unconfirmed
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    unconfirmed
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm

    By bus or train: unconfirmed

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: camra.org.uk, slingsbyvillage.co.uk

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  • The Blacksmith's Arms, Lastingham

    Inn · Lastingham (near Hutton-le-Hole)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    Three rooms; food 12pm to 3.30pm and 5.30pm to 8.30pm, Sunday 12pm to 4.30pm. The pub record places dogs in one restaurant area only, not in bedrooms; confirm the permitted area before travelling.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    unconfirmed
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm (village parking)

    By bus or train: unconfirmed

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: camra.org.uk, blacksmithslastingham.com

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  • Helmsley Brewing Co (tap)

    Pub · Helmsley

    Gateway (outside the park boundary)

    Helmsley's brewery and tap near the market square, pouring its own beers. Opens 12pm to 9pm Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 7pm Sunday. Dogs are welcome.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    unconfirmed
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    unconfirmed
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm

    By bus or train: East Yorkshire Buses 28 and 31X serve Helmsley

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: camra.org.uk

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  • Sutton Bank National Park Centre

    Attraction · Sutton Bank (western moors)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    Car park, cafe and toilets, with a level approach to the clifftop view. Dogs on short leads are allowed in the cafe. Winter opening is daily 10.30am to 4pm from 2 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, excluding 24 and 25 December, then weekends only to 7 February.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    yes
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    yes

    Parking: Owner to confirm (large pay & display)

    By bus or train: Moorsbus M4 at weekends April to September only; no regular public transport otherwise

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: northyorkmoors.org.uk

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  • Ryedale Folk Museum, Hutton-le-Hole

    Attraction · Hutton-le-Hole

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    Open-air museum of moors life. Dogs on leads are allowed, including inside buildings, but not in the cafe. No museum car park; use the National Park car park about 300m away. Open to 29 November 2026, then closed for winter.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm (village car park)

    By bus or train: unconfirmed

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk, ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk

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  • Dalby Forest (Low Dalby)

    Attraction · Dalby Forest (southern moors)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    Forestry England woodland with cycling, Go Ape and play trails. Free entry for visitors arriving car-free; hourly parking charges are listed in the parking guide. Coastliner 840 diversions: Blue Bank road closure from 19 to 23 October 2026 (9am to 3.30pm), when buses miss stops including Dalby Forest, the Hole of Horcum, Goathland and Sleights, with further diversions until 4 November. Check Transdev before travelling.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    yes

    Parking: Owner to confirm (forest car parks; Forestry England hourly parking charge)

    By bus or train: No public transport into the forest; nearest stop Coastliner 840 at the Fox and Rabbit Inn, about 1 mile

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: forestryengland.uk

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  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering

    Attraction · Pickering (southern moors)

    Park boundary status unconfirmed

    Dogs cost £3 per dog per day on standard services; see the railway pages for season details. Southern terminus of the heritage railway. The charged station car park is run by a private operator. Coastliner 840 diversions: Blue Bank road closure from 19 to 23 October 2026 (9am to 3.30pm), when buses miss stops including Dalby Forest, the Hole of Horcum, Goathland and Sleights, with further diversions until 4 November. Check Transdev before travelling.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm (town car parks nearby)

    By bus or train: East Yorkshire Buses 28 and Coastliner 840 serve Pickering

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: nymr.co.uk, nymr.co.uk

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  • Rievaulx Abbey

    Attraction · near Helmsley (western moors)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    The great Cistercian ruin in the Rye valley (English Heritage): car park, cafe and shop; dogs on leads in the grounds.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm

    By bus or train: Buses 28 and 31X to Helmsley, then 2.5 miles on foot

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: english-heritage.org.uk

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  • Hole of Horcum (Saltergate)

    Viewpoint · A169 (central moors)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    Charged car park on the A169, with portable toilets only and an accessible viewing platform on the rim. The walks into the Hole are not step-free. Coastliner 840 diversions: Blue Bank road closure from 19 to 23 October 2026 (9am to 3.30pm), when buses miss stops including Dalby Forest, the Hole of Horcum, Goathland and Sleights, with further diversions until 4 November. Check Transdev before travelling.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm (roadside car park, busy in season)

    By bus or train: Coastliner 840 stops at the Saltergate car park

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: northyorkmoors.org.uk

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  • Forge Valley National Nature Reserve

    Wildlife · West Ayton (near Scarborough)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    A wooded river valley (National Nature Reserve) with a famous bird feeding station: marsh tit, nuthatch, woodpeckers, treecreeper: and dipper and grey wagtail on the Derwent below. The National Park Authority reports a temporary footpath closure on the southern section from Old Man's Mouth car park; check the notice before visiting.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm (roadside car parks on the valley road)

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: northyorkmoors.org.uk

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  • Fen Bog nature reserve

    Wildlife · Newtondale, near Goathland

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    A Yorkshire Wildlife Trust quaking bog beside the railway in Newtondale, with dragonflies, butterflies and bog plants. Boggy and difficult underfoot; small car park off the A169 at Ellerbeck.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    no
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    no

    Parking: Owner to confirm (small car park off the A169 at Ellerbeck)

    By bus or train: unconfirmed

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: ywt.org.uk

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  • Scaling Dam Reservoir

    Wildlife · A171 (northern moor edge)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    A moor-edge reservoir on the A171 with a bird hide: wildfowl and waders, best in autumn and winter. A sailing club uses the water too.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm (car park off the A171)

    By bus or train: Arriva X93 (Scaling Dam stop)

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: watersideparksuk.com

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  • Ravenscar: seals & clifftop

    Wildlife · Ravenscar (coast)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    The clifftop at Ravenscar overlooks a grey and common seal colony on the rocks below: watch from above, never approach, and keep dogs well back. Grey seals pup in November, common seals in summer. Watching is from the clifftop: the path from Ravenscar golf course to the beach is closed by a landslip, and there is no way up the cliff for anyone walking along the beach from Robin Hood's Bay or Boggle Hole. The National Trust visitor centre and tea room have closed permanently; public toilets are across the road.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    no
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm (National Trust / informal parking)

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: northyorkmoors.org.uk

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  • Hole of Horcum circular walk

    Walk · A169 (central moors)

    Park boundary status unconfirmed

    The classic circular from Saltergate car park, or 7 miles with the Skelton Tower diversion. Livestock and ground-nesting birds, dogs on leads in season. Coastliner 840 diversions: Blue Bank road closure from 19 to 23 October 2026 (9am to 3.30pm), when buses miss stops including Dalby Forest, the Hole of Horcum, Goathland and Sleights, with further diversions until 4 November. Check Transdev before travelling.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    no
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm (Saltergate roadside car park, busy in season)

    By bus or train: Coastliner 840 at Saltergate

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: northyorkmoors.org.uk

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  • Mallyan Spout & Beck Hole circular

    Walk · Goathland

    Park boundary status unconfirmed

    From Goathland to the Mallyan Spout waterfall and down to Beck Hole, passes the Birch Hall Inn. The waterfall path is rocky and can be slippery. Dogs on leads near stock. Coastliner 840 diversions: Blue Bank road closure from 19 to 23 October 2026 (9am to 3.30pm), when buses miss stops including Dalby Forest, the Hole of Horcum, Goathland and Sleights, with further diversions until 4 November. Check Transdev before travelling.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    no
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm (Goathland village parking)

    By bus or train: Coastliner 840 and NYMR in season serve Goathland

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: northyorkmoors.org.uk

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  • Roseberry Topping

    Walk · Newton-under-Roseberry (northern moors)

    Park boundary status unconfirmed

    The 320m 'Yorkshire Matterhorn', a short but steep climb from Newton-under-Roseberry with a big summit view; can extend to Captain Cook's Monument. Path repairs are under way, with some closures and diversions; check the National Trust notice before setting out.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    no
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm (Newton-under-Roseberry pay & display)

    By bus or train: Hodgsons 18 stops at Newton under Roseberry

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: nationaltrust.org.uk

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  • Farndale daffodil walk

    Walk · Farndale (central dales)

    Park boundary status unconfirmed

    The famous wild-daffodil riverside walk from Low Mill to Church Houses and back, at its best late March to April. Gentle. Dogs on leads near stock.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    no
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm (Low Mill car park)

    By bus or train: No regular public transport

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: northyorkmoors.org.uk

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  • Sutton Bank & the Kilburn White Horse

    Walk · Sutton Bank (western moors)

    Park boundary status unconfirmed

    An upper clifftop out-and-back walk from the National Park Centre towards the Kilburn White Horse. Use the published accessible route where required.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    yes

    Parking: Owner to confirm (Sutton Bank NP Centre pay & display)

    By bus or train: Moorsbus M4 at weekends April to September only

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: northyorkmoors.org.uk

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  • The Bridestones (Dalby)

    Walk · Staindale, Dalby Forest (southern moors)

    Park boundary status unconfirmed

    Forestry England's waymarked Bridestones Trail from Bridestones car park near Staindale Lake. A steep forest track has roots and rocks, followed by undulating moorland; unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. See the parking guide for hourly charges.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    no
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    yes

    Parking: Owner to confirm (Staindale car park; Forestry England hourly parking charge)

    By bus or train: No public transport into Dalby Forest

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: forestryengland.uk

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  • Helmsley Castle

    Attraction · Helmsley (western moors)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    English Heritage castle ruin with an admission charge; check English Heritage for winter opening days before travelling. Only cold drinks and ice creams are sold, and steep earthworks drop into the moats.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm. Large public pay and display car park beside the castle entrance, charged for all visitors and not run by English Heritage.

    By bus or train: East Yorkshire Buses 28 from Scarborough and Pickering, and 31X from York (Monday to Saturday), serve Helmsley Market Place

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: english-heritage.org.uk, english-heritage.org.uk

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  • Pickering Castle

    Attraction · Pickering (southern moors)

    Gateway (outside the park boundary)

    English Heritage motte and bailey castle with an admission charge; it closes for winter, so check English Heritage opening times. The footbridge near Coleman's Tower is closed for repairs, and the diversion has steps. Coastliner 840 diversions: Blue Bank road closure from 19 to 23 October 2026 (9am to 3.30pm), when buses miss stops including Dalby Forest, the Hole of Horcum, Goathland and Sleights, with further diversions until 4 November. Check Transdev before travelling.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm. Loose gravel car park 75m from the entrance, with some disabled spaces nearer the gate.

    By bus or train: East Yorkshire Buses 28 and Coastliner 840 serve Pickering; NYMR Pickering station is a quarter of a mile away

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: english-heritage.org.uk

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  • Whitby Abbey

    Attraction · Whitby (coast)

    Gateway (outside the park boundary)

    English Heritage abbey ruin on the East Cliff with an admission charge; the cafe next door is not run by English Heritage. The route from the harbour is the 199 steps, while the car park side is step free. Coastliner 840 diversions: Blue Bank road closure from 19 to 23 October 2026 (9am to 3.30pm), when buses miss stops including Dalby Forest, the Hole of Horcum, Goathland and Sleights, with further diversions until 4 November. Check Transdev before travelling.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm. Charged council car park (Abbey Headland) outside the south entrance, 100m from the abbey; accessible bays beside the visitor centre.

    By bus or train: Arriva X93 and Coastliner 840 serve Whitby; the station is half a mile away via the 199 steps

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: english-heritage.org.uk, english-heritage.org.uk

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  • Scarborough Castle

    Attraction · Scarborough (coast)

    Gateway (outside the park boundary)

    English Heritage headland castle with an admission charge and a coffee shed. There is no car park at the gate.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    no
    Campervans:
    no

    Parking: Owner to confirm. No parking on site; use Park and Ride or the Marine Drive pay and display car park. Disabled parking must be pre-booked with English Heritage.

    By bus or train: Scarborough rail station is 1 mile away

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: english-heritage.org.uk, english-heritage.org.uk

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  • Mount Grace Priory

    Attraction · Osmotherley (western edge)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    Carthusian priory run by English Heritage, with an admission charge and the Orchard Cafe. Access is off the A19 dual carriageway; dogs are allowed in the grounds but not in the house, cafe or monk's cell.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm. On-site car park 150m from the priory, free only to English Heritage members with a car sticker. Busiest 11am to 2pm.

    By bus or train: No regular public transport

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: english-heritage.org.uk, nationaltrust.org.uk

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  • Nunnington Hall

    Attraction · Nunnington (Vale of Pickering)

    Gateway (outside the park boundary)

    National Trust house and riverside garden with an admission charge and a tea room. Dogs are welcome in the garden and estate but not the house or tea room, and the upper floors have stairs only.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    yes

    Parking: Owner to confirm. Free car park with overflow on busy days; it closes 15 minutes after the property closes.

    By bus or train: Moorsbus M8 from Helmsley on Sundays in season (April to September) only

    • Visitor parking only; admission to property is separate. Nunnington Bridge closed for repairs; follow operator alternative route, not village parking. Checked 2026-11-01.

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: nationaltrust.org.uk, northyorkmoors.org.uk

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  • Beck Isle Museum

    Attraction · Pickering (southern moors)

    Gateway (outside the park boundary)

    Museum of rural life with an admission charge; tickets give a year's entry. The 2026 season ends on 31 October, and it is closed on Fridays and Sundays. Coastliner 840 diversions: Blue Bank road closure from 19 to 23 October 2026 (9am to 3.30pm), when buses miss stops including Dalby Forest, the Hole of Horcum, Goathland and Sleights, with further diversions until 4 November. Check Transdev before travelling.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm. Limited on-site parking; Ropery (YO18 8DY) and Vivis Lane (YO18 8DL) car parks are a short walk away.

    By bus or train: East Yorkshire Buses 28 and Coastliner 840 serve Pickering; NYMR Pickering station is in the town

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: beckislemuseum.org.uk

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  • Go Ape Dalby Forest

    Attraction · Dalby Forest (southern moors)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    High ropes and zip wire courses with a charge; the Treetop Challenge is for ages 10 and over and at least 1.4m tall. Booking ahead is strongly advised, and Dalby Forest parking is charged separately.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    yes
    Step-free:
    unconfirmed
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm. Parking beside the Go Ape cabin; Forestry England hourly parking charges apply.

    By bus or train: unconfirmed

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: goape.co.uk

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  • Helmsley Walled Garden

    Attraction · Helmsley (western moors)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    Five-acre walled garden with an admission charge; the Vine House Cafe can be visited without a garden ticket. Open Wednesday to Sunday only, closing for winter on 20 December 2026.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    yes
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm. No garden car park; use the public Cleveland Way car park a short distance away.

    By bus or train: East Yorkshire Buses 28 and 31X serve Helmsley

    • Food+toilets qualifies for cafe customers during opening, not unrestricted public toilets. Garden ticket required for garden. Wed to Sun; winter closure after 20 December 2026. Homepage says cafe serves until 15:00 from 25 October, while visitor page says 16:00: use 15:00 conservatively/check directly. Cafe shelter does NOT qualify outdoor garden as rainy-day attraction. Checked 2026-11-01.

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk, helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk, helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk

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  • Old Coastguard Station, Robin Hood's Bay

    Attraction · Robin Hood's Bay (coast)

    Park boundary status unconfirmed

    National Trust building on the slipway with a free exhibition; its cafe closed permanently in September 2026. Check current opening with the National Trust before visiting.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    no
    Off-road parking:
    no
    Campervans:
    no

    Parking: Owner to confirm. No parking in the old village; Bank Top (YO22 4RL) and Station Road (YO22 4RE) car parks are at the top of a steep bank.

    By bus or train: Arriva X93 stops in the upper village, then a steep walk down

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: nationaltrust.org.uk, yorkshirepost.co.uk

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  • Goathland Station (NYMR)

    Attraction · Goathland (central moors)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    Heritage station used as Hogsmeade in the first Harry Potter film, with a tea room in the 1922 goods shed. Check the NYMR site for the end of the 2026 season and any winter trains. Coastliner 840 diversions: Blue Bank road closure from 19 to 23 October 2026 (9am to 3.30pm), when buses miss stops including Dalby Forest, the Hole of Horcum, Goathland and Sleights, with further diversions until 4 November. Check Transdev before travelling.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm. Station car park run by a private operator, charged 9am to 6pm daily; Blue Badge holders are not exempt.

    By bus or train: NYMR trains in season, plus Coastliner 840 via Goathland every two hours Monday to Saturday

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: nymr.co.uk, nymr.co.uk

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  • The Coach House Inn, Rosedale Abbey

    Pub · Rosedale Abbey (central moors)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    Village inn and restaurant where dogs are welcome in the bar areas. Food at set lunch and evening times Monday to Saturday and through the afternoon on Sunday.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    unconfirmed
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    unconfirmed
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm. Parking not stated on the pub's site; roadside parking around the village green.

    By bus or train: Ryedale Community Transport 173 from Pickering, Mondays only

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: coachhouseinn.co.uk

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  • Horseshoe Hotel, Egton Bridge

    Inn · Egton Bridge (Esk Valley)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    Riverside inn with six en-suite rooms beside the Esk stepping stones. All dogs welcome; food served daily at lunchtime and in the evening.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    unconfirmed
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm. Pub car park.

    By bus or train: Egton station (Esk Valley line) about 400m away

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: horseshoehotel.co.uk, camra.org.uk

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  • Duke of Wellington Inn, Danby

    Inn · Danby (Esk Valley)

    Inside the North York Moors National Park

    Village inn by the green with en-suite rooms and meals at lunch and dinner, a short walk from Danby station and the Moors National Park Centre.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    unconfirmed
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    unconfirmed
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm.

    By bus or train: Danby station (Esk Valley line) is 200 yards away

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: dukeofwellingtondanby.co.uk

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  • Cod and Lobster, Staithes

    Pub · Staithes (coast)

    Park boundary status unconfirmed

    Harbourside pub on the seawall serving food. Parking is at the top of the bank, and the walk back up is steep.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    no
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    no
    Campervans:
    no

    Parking: Owner to confirm. Cars cannot reach the old village; use the Bank Top car park (TS13 5AD), then a steep walk down.

    By bus or train: Arriva X4/X4A runs to Staithes

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: codandlobster.co.uk, staithes.org.uk

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  • Hart Inn, Sandsend

    Pub · Sandsend (coast)

    Gateway (outside the park boundary)

    Village pub near the beach. Dogs in the bar and garden but not the upstairs dining room; Sunday opening is 11am to 5.30pm only.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    unconfirmed
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm. Pub car park at the rear; other parking in Sandsend is limited.

    By bus or train: unconfirmed

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: camra.org.uk, thehartinn-sandsend.foodndrink.uk

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  • The King's Head Inn, Newton under Roseberry

    Inn · Newton under Roseberry (northern edge)

    Park boundary status unconfirmed

    Inn with 12 en-suite rooms at the foot of Roseberry Topping, serving food daily from breakfast. Dogs in designated areas and some rooms; no accessible bedrooms.

    Dogs:
    yes
    Families:
    unconfirmed
    Step-free:
    partial
    Food:
    yes
    Off-road parking:
    yes
    Campervans:
    unconfirmed

    Parking: Owner to confirm. Rear car park, limited; free for diners for 2 hours and for staying guests, charged for others.

    By bus or train: unconfirmed

    Details checked Oct 2026

    Sources: inncollectiongroup.com, inncollectiongroup.com

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Visitor questions

Does dog-friendly mean dogs are allowed everywhere?
No. Read each place's note for its permitted areas. Dogs in a bar do not establish permission in bedrooms, and assistance-dog-only places do not qualify for this collection.

Sources and check dates

The list, key facts and source links come from the same checked records as Plan My Day. Individual sources and check dates are shown above, including any month-only dates. Unconfirmed requirements do not qualify. For broader advice, read the car-free guide, accessibility guide and family guide.

Where to stay in the North York Moors

Self-catering cottages, village inns and farmhouse boltholes right across the moors, from the southern villages to the coast.

Browse places to stay

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Sources: yorkshiremoors.com

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