Junction 6

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Stadt Moers Park has been regenerated from waste land and is now a thriving natural environment with meadow, woodland and ponds all criss-crossed by footpaths and spread over 220 acres.

The walk here can also be reached from the M57 Junctions 1 and 2.

Junction 7

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There's a choice of three short walks on well-signed footpaths here - ideal if the dog needs a quick walk in a hurry!

Junction 8

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Popular with Warrington dog walkers and horse riders, there are many paths to wander along at will for a highly enjoyable walk. The paths are clear and wide, and there's no danger of getting lost. A real stressbuster of a park.

Junction 9

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The canal path is ideal for dog walking and also forms part of the Trans-Pennine Trail. Kids will also enjoy the pirate ship and the maze.

Junction 11

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This is a park that has seen some history, and yet survived to be an incredibly quiet and peaceful dog walking venue. There are over 200 acres of natural space to enjoy, with some well-signed trails as well as the opportunity to wander off-path and just soak up the surroundings.

There is an easy-access 650m path which is fully accessible.

This walk can also be reached from the M6 Junction 21

Junction 19

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Bowlee Park, between Oldham and Bury, is much more expansive than it seems at first, and there is good walking to be had here.

There is also the option of following the Bowlee Art Trail – the artwork is featured on a series of boulders with figures or objects of local interest featured on them.

Junction 21

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An exhilarating moorland walk that's marvellous for dog walking, and a well-heated pub with home cooking to warm up in afterwards.

Junction 22

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This is doggy dashing paradise on a section of the Pennine Way long distance footpath.  Despite the lack of facilities for drivers, for active dogs this really is as good as it gets. 

(Photo: Enryb Weimeramers)

Junction 27

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A well-planned system of criss-crossing paths make the most of the 110 acres of land in this park, and it’s a delightful place to visit with lots of variety and points of interest.

The focal point of the park is the Elizabethan manor house, which featured in ITV’s Wuthering Heights drama.

Junction 36

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This riverside walk is popular with local dog walkers and if you have a sociable hound there is plenty of space for doggy exuberance.

Expect a warm welcome at the friendly traditional village pub, but since a change of ownership (2010) dogs are no longer allowed inside.

This walk is fairly near Goole, and worth doing even if you're not travelling through on the M62.