Pet-friendly Rosedale Abbey

Rosedale is certainly a dog-friendly place - provided dogs are well behaved and kept on a lead.

Responsible pet owners will discover that we have heaps of great walks that doggies will simply adore.

Rosedale Abbey is a Pet-friendly Place!

But many public rights of way go through active farms with livestock in the fields.

You'll find everything from cows and bulls, to horses, and chickens and geese.

And when walking on footpaths on the higher Moors surrounding Rosedale Abbey, you'll come across our unique and distinctive black-faced sheep wandering freely on the Moors.

Spring is Lambing Time on the North York Moors.

So for the safety of pets, livestock, and people, it is vital that dog walkers control thier pets.

This is especially the case at this time of year when the sheep have so many lambs running about.

And dogs also need careful control on the Moors since so many ground-nesting birds make the North York Moors a critically-important nesting site from year to year.

Ground-nesting Birds Like the Red Grouse Need Protection from Wandering Pets.

But not to worry, when you return to Rosedale Abbey, you'll find the village is very pet friendly as well.

The White Horse Farm in Rosedale Abbey is a particular favourite with dog-walkers who fancy a pint after a good walk on the North York Moors.

You'll often find hikers around the bar and their dogs slumbering beside the cosy fire!

The Lion Inn on Blakey ridge above Rosedale is another pet-friendly local pub.

And Rosella Cottage is also suitable for guests holidaying with small to medium-sized house-trained dogs.