North Wirral Coastal Park - dog-friendly, Merseyside Junction 1 Massive sandy beach at low tide, and no dog restrictions! The beach is also popular with sand buggies and horse riders. And there are plenty of local shops, cafes and a hotel behind the beach.
Rivacre Country Park, Cheshire West and Chester Junction 7 Just about a mile from J7 of the M53 this is a gorgeous leafy walk either side of a shallow stream. Lots of places your pooch can paddle.