Grass Woods, Grassingtonphoto
1 0
Dog walk

Grass Woods, Grassington

Skipton, Grassington

Type of walk

Hilly, Flat, Beach, Forest

What's here

Free Parking, Off Lead Areas, On Lead Areas, Pathed Routes, Animals On Route, Water On Route

About this walk

Hilly winding paths in the upper woods, where you may come across deer in the early hours, routes taking you across old forts and historic sites. The lower woods, separated by the main road, gives paths down to the river where doggos can swim in the iron rich waters and cool off on a hot day. Even their humans can pack a luck and swim in the river too! A full circuit, if you’re a fast paced walker, will take 1 hour and 40 mins. Doggos can be off lead in upper and lower and the woods are cornered off by stone walls and sheep fences. Be wary tho, deer are known to walk around the upper woods so if your dog is a runner, play it safe. Lower woods have a path that Leeds along the river and all the way to Grassington. My favourite place to take the dog in the Dales by far. Especially during lambing season when good off lead areas are sparse.

Come April and the bluebells cover the ground, you’ll be impressed by all the wild flowers and the wiggly paths that lace the woods. Each trip you can go a completely different way. Watch out for late June heat because the clegg will be out in full force.

More info

The author provided the following links to more information

Woodland Trust Visit

Walk added by

boneyardgirl profile

boneyardgirl

Profile · Walks

Gallery

Tap to view full size

Comments (5)

  • Beautiful dog and photos, looks exactly the same as my own! Will definitely be trying out this walk, I’m only at Gargrave so it’s an easy run out in the car with my pup. Will look out for the other White Shepherd dog en route!
  • boneyardgirl profile
    boneyardgirl

    4 years ago

    We're a big fan of Gargrave! Gorgeous village and where my shepherd goes for his groom! Hope you enjoy the walk when you come 😊
  • Fifi75 profile
    Fifi75

    4 years ago

    Hi Is this walk safe enough to walk on your own? Thanks
  • boneyardgirl profile
    boneyardgirl

    4 years ago

    I always walk alone with my dog here and I either rarely run into anyone else or run into groups of walkers/locals. Never had any problems walking alone here so based off my own experience I would say it's safe
  • WillGSP21 profile
    WillGSP21

    3 years ago

    Is the route easy enough to follow if you don’t mind the area well? Thanks
Dog avatars

Join the pack

Share your feedback or ask a question and be a part of the chat about this walk.

Log in to comment

Not a member? Create a free account

How to get there

Address

5 The Square, Grassington, Skipton BD23 5AQ, UK View on Google

what3words address

///enclosing.kettles.steamed View on w3w

Location details

There is a small car park on the Upper Wood side (right hand side if you’re coming directly from Grassington) it’s difficult to spot so drive slowly. If that’s full you can also park along the road side by the Lower Wood side.

Nearby dog walks

Dog walk at Skipton Castle Woods

Skipton

Skipton Castle Woods

3 · Flat, Forest·Dog walk

7.4 miles away
Dog walk at Thruscross Resevoir

Harrogate

Thruscross Resevoir

2 · Hilly, Flat, Forest·Dog walk

10.0 miles away
Dog walk at Aysgarth Waterfalls

Centre, Leyburn

Aysgarth Waterfalls

Hilly, Forest·Dog walk

15.4 miles away
Dog walk at Dick Hudsons To Cow & Calf

Bingley

Dick Hudsons To Cow & Calf

2 · Hilly·Dog walk

15.4 miles away
Dog walk at Baffles Dog Field

Ilkley, Menston

Baffles Dog Field

2 · Flat·Dog walk

15.9 miles away
Dog walk at Alkincoates Reserve, Colne

Colne

Alkincoates Reserve, Colne

Flat, Park·Dog walk

16.2 miles away
Dog walk at Hackfall Woods

Ripon

Hackfall Woods

4 · Hilly, Forest·Dog walk

16.4 miles away
Dog walk at Harden Moor

Harden

Harden Moor

3 · Hilly·Dog walk

16.4 miles away
Dog walk at Prince Of Wales Park, Bingley

Bingley

Prince Of Wales Park, Bingley

Hilly, Forest, Park·Dog walk

16.4 miles away
Dog walk at Druids Altar Above St Ives

Bingley, Harden

Druids Altar Above St Ives

Hilly, Forest·Dog walk

16.6 miles away
Dog walk at St Ives Estate

Bingley, Harden

St Ives Estate

7 · Hilly, Flat, Forest, Park·Dog walk

16.7 miles away
Dog walk at Gilstead Moor, Bingley

Bingley

Gilstead Moor, Bingley

Hilly, Flat, Forest·Dog walk

16.8 miles away

Join the pack

Become part of the Walkiees community. It's free.

Join now

What did you think of this walk?