Bingley is a great place for dog walks! We welcome walkers of all shapes and sizes! Our four legged friends and their owners will find our town to be a great place walkies. If you intend to visit Bingley with your pet, we’ve put together a list of walkies and our friends and followers of Bingley Walkers are Welcome have also helped us with listing dog friendly businesses.
Below are some of our favourite walks in Bingley. They are suitable for any walkies too 🙂
Dowley Gap: A 2.32 mile circular walk starting in Gilstead towards the canal locks at Dowley Gap, then following the river up to the rowing club near Saltaire to finish back in Gilstead. Perfect walk to let your dog run about.
Gilstead Crag & Gilstead Moor (Orange path): A 3.77 mile circular long walk going around all the best parts of Bingley (up and down!) Great walk to discover the town but also to let your dog run on most parts of it.
St Ives, Bingley: A short 1 mile walk around the pond and back to the car park.
Around St Ives, Bingley (Purple path): This is a much longer walk compared to the one above (4.8 miles) but is a great stroll for humans and dogs alike.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is also a great place for walkies! And according to Canal & River Trust, the Bingley Five Rise Locks is one the best dog-friendly canal sites in the UK! Well of course we agree with that.
Dog Friendly Cafés & Pubs
After a good walk, it’s often nice to slow the pace and enjoy a rest somewhere welcoming. Fortunately, many cafés and pubs around Bingley are happy to welcome walkers and their four-legged companions. Dog-friendly venues make it easy to finish a walk with a warm drink, a bite to eat, or even a proper meal while your dog relaxes beside you after stretching their legs on the local paths and trails.
These places are especially appreciated by walking groups, as they provide a chance to sit down, chat about the route, and enjoy the social side of walking. Many dog-friendly cafés and pubs offer water bowls, dog treats, or a comfortable spot where dogs can settle while their owners take a well-earned break. They also tend to be understanding of muddy boots and tired walkers arriving after time spent outdoors.
Below you’ll find a selection of cafés and pubs in and around Bingley that welcome dogs, making them ideal stops before or after exploring the area’s many walking routes.
| Establishment | Type | Contact |
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| Tarquins Tea Rooms Myrtle Park Bingley BD16 1HJ Tel: 07881 108576 | Café |  |
| The Five Rise Locks Café 2 Beck Lane Bingley BD16 4DS Tel: 01274 569664 | Café | |
| The Ivy Kitchen St Ives Grove Bingley BD16 1AT Tel: 01274 515887 | Café | |
| Nimbus E-Cigarette Emporium and Coffee Lounge 15 Park Road Bingley BD16 4BD Tel: 01274 270340 | Café | |
| Higher Ground Hirst Lane Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 4NQ Tel: 01274 597770 | Café | |
| The Malt Wilsden Road Harden Bingley BD16 1BG Tel: 01535 272357 | Pub | |
| The Glen Gilstead Lane Bingley BD16 3NL Tel: 01274 563589 | Pub | |
| The Acorn Inn The Green Bingley BD16 3AW Tel: 01274 563497 | Pub | |
| Potting Shed Cafe (Part Of Woodbank Nurseries) 112 Harden Road Harden Bingley BD16 1BE Tel: 01274 562971 | Café | |
| Establishment | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| The Old White Horse Brasserie Old Main Street Bingley BD16 2RH Tel: 01274 921903 | Pub | |
| The Brown Cow Ireland Terrace Bingley BD16 2QX Tel:01274 564345 | Pub | |
| The Fisherman's Pub Wagon Lane Bingley BD16 1TS Tel: 01274 510479 | Pub | |
| The Potting Shed 94 Main Street Bingley BD16 2JH Tel: 01274 512635 | Pub | |
| Birches Free House Eldwick Memorial Hall Otley Road Bingley BD16 3EQ Tel: 01274 561265 | Pub | |
| The Golden Fleece Inn 38 Long Lane Harden Bingley BD16 1HP Tel: 01535 273970 | Pub | |
| Bradford & Bingley Sports Club Wagon Lane Bingley BD16 1LT Tel: 01274 775441 | |
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| The Dick Hudsons Otley Road Bingley BD16 3BA Tel: 01274 775441 | Pub | |
| The Craft House, Bingley 109-111 Main Street Bingley BD16 2HT Tel: 01274 945 835 | Café and Workshop | |
Location of dog friendly establishmenst in Bingley and surroundings
Below is a map which locate a series of dog freindly cafés, restaurants and pubs in and around Bingley. Perfect places to take your four legged friend after your walks.
How to Report dog fouling in Bingley?
Dog fouling can quickly spoil the experience of being out on a walk. Whether people are exploring local paths, enjoying riverside routes, or simply getting some fresh air, no one wants to spend their time watching every step or dealing with mess left on paths and verges. It also creates an unpleasant environment for other walkers, families, and dog owners who do take care to clean up after their pets. Reporting dog fouling helps keep our shared routes around Bingley clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone who enjoys walking them. If you come across a problem area, you can report it to Bradford City Council using the contact details provided below so it can be addressed.
Please note: People who allow their dogs to foul could be issued with a £80 fixed penalty notice or prosecuted and fined up to £1000 with a criminal record.
Report dog fouling to Bradford City Council
Use the link above to report that you have witnessed dog fouling or request that dog fouling is cleaned up in your area.
If you want to report dog fouling please call Bradford Council on 01274 431000 with as much information as possible.
Do you have any favourite dog walk in Bingley you want to share with us? Do you know a place which is dog friendly and not listed above? Please leave us a comment!