Getting There
Leave the M56 at Junction 7 and follow the motorway spur to its end, Northbound and Southbound.
Get into the right hand lane, for the A56 Altrincham, Lymm and brown signed to Dunham Massey.
At the roundabout take the 3rd exit, signed Dunham Massey and A56 Altrincham.
Enter Trafford Borough.
At the traffic lights turn left on the B5160 for Dunham Massey, Charcoal Road.
Enter Dunham Massey and keep following the red brick wall on the left until a final sign for Dunham Massey on the left.
Return to M56
Exit Dunham Massey and turn right.
At the traffic lights turn right, signed M56.
At the roundabout Northbound take the 1st exit signed Manchester M56. Southbound take the 2nd exit signed M56 Chester, Warrington.
Dunham Massey Hall
This is a National Trust property where there are restrictions on off-lead walking. Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the house and grounds.
As a dog walking destination this isn't always perfect, but if you are trying to juggle the demands and interests of friends and family there is a lot here to occupy everyone happily, not least the cream teas!
A free walks leaflet is provided, and in it you'll learn that the large and doggy enticing Deer park requires dogs to be on leads all through the year. If that suits your dog, then this is the direction to aim for.
For off-lead walking, the small picnic area and surrounding woods has been designated.
Otherwise, follow the footpath in the direction of the museum and pass it with the WCs to the left. Take the steps next to a white gate and follow the path that passes between two fields. Then turn to the right, marked with a green sign to walk down a tarmac lane towards the trees ahead. There is occasional traffic on the lane as it is a residential access road. Turn right at the end to return to the car park.
Facilities
Car park charge £4.00, NT members free. WC, café/restaurant, shop. Dog poo bins.
This is MY favourite walk
Buster