Route diagram, drawn from the recorded track — for the shape of the walk, not for navigation. Carry OS Explorer on the hill.
A 5-mile circular of about two hours on hard surfaces throughout, out along the North Bay promenade from Peasholm to Scalby Mills, back beneath the castle cliff on Marine Drive to the harbour and up through the old town, with only 80 metres of climbing. Start at Peasholm Park, which has pay-and-display parking and an open-air theatre, about a mile from Scarborough station. The central North Bay beach bans dogs in summer, Marine Drive throws the sea clean over the wall in an easterly and carries traffic, but the northern end of the sands towards Scalby Mills is open to dogs all year and the beck there is a good rinse-off.
A hotel built around muddy boots and sandy paws, where dogs are welcome throughout — including the Bareca bar-restaurant and even the Film Club cinema. Every dog gets a laundered vet bed and a toy to take home, plus free use of the self-service grooming room, for £15 per dog per night (maximum two per room).
The Victorian funicular that has linked Scarborough's town centre to the South Bay beach since 1881 — and saves tired legs (and paws) the climb. All dogs are carried free of charge provided they're kept under control and on a lead; the operator reserves the right to refuse a dog behaving badly towards others.
A grand Esplanade landmark above the South Bay that takes its dog rules seriously — you'll need evidence of flea treatment within the past three months at check-in, plus a refundable £50 damage deposit. Dogs may join you on a lead in the bar and lounge, but not the restaurant or leisure facilities.
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