M61 Junction 8 dog walk Cuerden Valley Park, Lancashire Junction 8 A quiet and restful walk along the side of the River Lostock in a less-visited section of this vast country park. You can get here easily from the M6 too.
M65 Junction 4 Sunnyhurst Wood dog walk, Lancashire Junction 4 There are two marked trails through the 85 acre woodland here, one with no steps or stiles.
M65 Junction 3 dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Lancashire Junction 3 Easy-going dog walk to the reservoir, and lots of fresh air to liven the dog up from the car. Afterwards, well-behaved dogs are welcome inside the pub, and the food is delicious.
M6 Junction 28 or 29 Cuerden Valley Park, Lancashire Junction 29 Cuerden Valley Park is hugely popular with dog walkers, and the bright-eyed, waggy tailed dogs Jem met made it clear that this is a piece of canine heaven.
Woodplumpton dog-friendly pub, Lancashire Junction 1 A comfortable and friendly village pub, complete with haunted fireplace! Dog-friendly in the bar and the garden.
A584 dog-friendly pub in Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire Very dog friendly pub. A good place for a drink after a walk on the beach, but no food served.
Reservoir dog walk and pub, Lancashire Junction 31A Very easy to follow circular dog walk on a Public Footpath around a reservoir, with fields and an old railway line too. The walk is a good one - and the pub is dog-friendly.
M55 Junction 1 dog walk and dog-friendly pub Woodplumpton, Lancashire Junction 1 Good combo of dog walk and welcoming dog-friendly pub. The bar has a haunted fireplace so after a scamper over the fields, your dog may get the chance to growl at some spooks.
Countryside dog walk around historic house, Lancashire Junction 9 A National Trust property with a marked circular walk suitable for dogs, and also the usual clean facilities for driver comfort. It's a good family stop even without the cafe.
Woodland walk near Burnley, Lancashire The pup had a fabulous walk in the oak and broadleaf woodland here, we both loved it.
Towneley Park dog walks, Lancashire Towneley Hall and park are one of Burnley's greatest assets. The Hall, which is open to the public, sits in extensive parkland with woods, riverbanks, a playground and playing fields.
A584 dog-friendly pub, Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire Dog-friendly hotel with lots of character and charm. Thanks to Driving with Dogs member Rachel Stretch for this recommendation.