Update: This year the park has imposed a new restriction on dogs. From 1 March to 1 September, dogs must be on leash in the entire park.
Schoorl is a year-round popular and slightly touristy area, but the walks through the dunes there are lovely. To start with, there is a massive parking area, so no need to rush to get there before anyone else as with other large dune areas (like Noordwijk). Paid parking is at the Parkeerterrein Hargen aan Zee.
There are, however, large areas within the dunes that are off limits, and this is separated with barbed wire fences, so if you don’t have good control over your dog’s wandering habits then you will need to be careful when walking close to those fences.
Otherwise, you will find a lovely range of white sand dunes, mixed with forest areas, beautiful views and beach options. There are a couple of areas there where dogs need to be leashed, just look out for the signs.
Pros:
- Great walks all year round, even in snow!
- Wide range of paths to choose from, make the walk as long or short as you like
- Varied landscape all in one trip
Cons:
- Can be busy
- Some leash-only areas (avoidable)
- Watch out for barbed wire fencing marking off-limit areas
Location:
Loslopen.net 