Originally from Ruswarp near Whitby , David is passionate about local and seasonal food and drink from his home turf on the Yorkshire Coast . He’s also the proud owner of a rescue dog called Kai. The series 10 winner of GBBO has returned to his roots to help make the Yorkshire Coast a real showstopper for dog-friendly short breaks and day trips this year.

Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. David is also rising to the challenge of serving a big slice of authentic Yorkshire Coast hospitality to the nation’s foodies and their four-legged friends this National Dog Day. There is a choice of six destinations along the Yorkshire Coast, from Spurn Point to Whitby, the golden sandy beaches of Hornsea and Bridlington and everything in between, including Scarborough, Filey and Withernsea With no shortage of wonderful beaches, including Cayton, Flamborough, Fraisthorpe, Hayburn Wyke, Hornsea, Robin’s Hood Bay, and Scarborough North Beach to name just a few, Route YC is Yorkshire’s ultimate road trip for doggy adventures.

Bike & Boot, Scarborough Is a modern seafront hotel with 65 quirky rooms, a hybrid bar-restaurant-cafe & on-site facilities for dogs, walkers, bikers & surfers. Dogs and their owners are made to feel very welcome with dog treats and the free use of the groom roo.