1. City Centre Discovery Trail 0.9 miles | 30 minutes | Paved streets | Easy Dogs welcome — on lead

A loop around the heart of Ripon from the Market Square, taking in Fishergate, Temple Gardens, the Workhouse Museum, the Prison and Police Museum, and Ripon Cathedral. A good first walk to get your bearings in the city.

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2. City Centre and River Skell Discovery Trail 1.5 miles | 45 minutes | Paved streets and riverside path | Easy Dogs welcome — river swimming available

From the Market Square through the Spa Gardens, along the River Skell to the Water Rat pub, then back via High St Agnesgate to the Cathedral. The riverside section is good for dogs.

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3. Ripon Riverside Walk 1.1 miles | 25 minutes | Riverside path | Easy Dogs welcome — off lead in places

A short, easy loop along the banks of the River Skell. Plenty of birdlife and good water access for dogs. Can be extended along the river or the canal.

View on AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/north-yorkshire/ripon-riverside-walk

4. Ripon Canal Walk Variable — turn back at any point | 45 minutes to 2 hours | Canal towpath | Easy Excellent for dogs — open water throughout

Follows Ripon Canal south from the canal basin past moored narrowboats, locks, and a wetland bird sanctuary alongside Ripon Racecourse. Flat, easy walking on a well-maintained towpath. Walk as far as you like and retrace your steps, or loop back via the Water Rat pub and Cathedral.

Canal and River Trust information: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network/ripon-canal

5. Ripon and Studley Royal Circular 6.9 miles | 3 to 3.5 hours | Grass, gravel and woodland paths | Moderate Dogs welcome — lead required in Studley Royal deer park

Circular walk from Ripon Cathedral through Whitcliffe Wood nature reserve and into Studley Royal Park, passing the lake and returning along the River Skell. No stiles — gates and steps only. Good off-lead stretches on enclosed paths. Swimming opportunities on the return. Note: dogs must be on a lead at all times within the National Trust deer park, and through any field holding cattle.

View on AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/north-yorkshire/ripon-and-studley-royal

6. Ripon to Fountains Abbey — National Trust Walk Circular from Ripon Cathedral | Mixed paths and fields | Moderate Dogs welcome — lead required at all times on National Trust land

Walks from Ripon Cathedral to Fountains Abbey via Studley Royal deer park's lime avenue, then returns through the Seven Bridges Valley. A rewarding full route to one of England's great heritage sites. Note: dogs must be kept on a lead at all times on National Trust land. There is an entry fee if you enter the paid area of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.

National Trust route details: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden/ripon-to-fountains-abbey-walk