Our drawing of the route, over road and path data from OpenStreetMap. It shows where the walk goes and what it goes through. It is not a survey and not a navigation aid — carry OS Explorer on the hill.
A mile and a quarter of limestone grassland and scrub on the southern edge of the city, half an hour at a stroll, with an all-weather circular path that is genuinely flat and firm enough for a wheelchair or an arthritic dog in February. Parking is free in the reserve's own car park just off the A61 south of Ripon, and the Harrogate to Ripon bus stops on the main road a couple of minutes away. There is no livestock and dogs may be off lead on the main circuit, though the fenced wildflower meadow is out of bounds and there are dog bins at the entrance; bring water, because the old quarry face holds nothing a dog can drink from.
A street-food style cafe in Ripon Spa Gardens serving all-day breakfast and light bites among the bandstand and borders. It is properly set up for dogs, with its own dog menu, treats and water bowls, and tables outside on the grass.
A small independent cafe on Queen Street just off the market square, doing fresh, unfussy food and a hearty welcome. Visit Ripon lists it as dog friendly, so your dog can come in out of the rain with you.
An all-day bar and kitchen in a converted bank on Market Place South, serving coffee from breakfast through to cocktails at night. Visit Ripon lists it as dog friendly, and the deep sofas suit a dog that has already done its miles.
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