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Lovely wooded parkland surrounding the totally other-worldly Hall. The park is run by Stockport Council, and dogs can run free under the trees.
A great off-lead walk that's popular with local dog walkers. The gorgeous little doggies enjoying a walk at Tandle are Shani, Lily and Bette, joined by Peaches, Solo and Saffron in the group snuffle!
A gem of a dog-friendly village inn, and a walk starts directly opposite. The hamlet seems to be rooted in the 17th century still and the central square with the church and the pub is a delight.
Junction 2
This Country Park is a much bigger space than it seems at first, and there is plenty of choice of dog-walking routes. The park is midway between Junctions 2 and 4.
Junction 19
Bowlee Park, between Oldham and Bury, is much bigger than you might think at first, and there is good dog walking to be had here.
Fabulous and popular ice-cream shop and cafe with the pretty Huddersfield narrow canal to walk the dog on.
Junction 6
Haigh Hall Country Park is large, and there's plenty of space for dog walkers. It's very popular with families during the school holidays. You can also get to this park from the M6.
Good walking in a beautiful area.
Junction 21
Wonderful dog walking around Crompton Moor.
Junction 20
There's good gentle walking here over a pleasant mix of grass and woodland with plenty of space for dogs to really enjoy themselves. A handy walk to know about if you're visiting Manchester.
Junction 27
This is a short walk that's a favourite with local dog walkers, who seem to be a happy and chatty bunch. You can get here from the M6 Junction 27 but there are no facilities.
Country park, with lots of different scents and sniffing for dogs. The River Irwell runs through the park. It's interesting for people too - with industrial heritage to look at, and sculptures too.
Junction 21
An exhilarating moorland walk that's marvellous for dog walking, and a well-heated pub with home cooking to warm up in afterwards. Note that dogs aren't allowed inside the pub.
A country park with paths near water, over grass and with objects from the industrial legacy of the area.
Quiet woodland that's perfect for a dog walk.
A friendly dog walking spot with a popular cafe and an easy-going path in shady woodland.
Junction 21
Really nice place for a dog walk, and it's a popular choice. Definitely worth checking out the walk leaflets in the visitor centre if you want to explore more exciting walks.
A happy dog-friendly cafe and a walk along a pretty canal with woodland glades.
Junction 6
Ancient semi-natural woodland believed to be more than 400 years old. With many ancient trees, the wood has remained relatively unchanged for centuries and is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Junction 7/8
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...
Junction 3
There are three signed routes within the park, all starting from the visitor centre and all are hilly. The view from the top is fabulous - and a great spot to blow away the travel cobwebs.
Junction 2
There are 250 acres of parkland here, giving plenty of space to exercise the most demanding of dogs in this island of calm amidst the transport network.
Junction 27
Dogs will definitely appreciate the 90 acre Memorial Park here, which is cut through by a number of trails including the Fred Perry Way and the Valley Way.
An interesting country park with a post-industrial atmosphere and good walking for dogs.
Junction 5
Starts at Chorlton Water Park, along the River Mersey up to Trafford Water Park. Approx 4km each way.
Junction 6
There are three signed trails for dogs to enjoy, all well signed from the visitor centre and easy to reach from the car park.
Junction 24
This is a wonderful dog walking park, and the wildness of the park surprises too, given that it lies so close to Manchester and in the middle of a tangle of different motorways.
Trendy but dog-friendly pub in heart of popular suburb. Great choice of Real Ales and Craft Beers which change regularly
Junction 17
With 600 acres of parkland, Heaton Park is a massively popular open space for Mancunians, and their dogs. You can get here easily from several M60 junctions, and also the M62.
Wonderful dog walk from Mottram Road in Stalybridge, up the road to the farm, through the farm up on to the hills is wonderful.
Junction 23
There's plenty of space here for a good long dog walk, either on the signed trails or just rambling around the 200 hectares of the park.
Peaceful country park that has a small and neighbourly feel. No facilities, but if you're looking for a gentle walk with the dog this is ideal.
Junction 22
This is a gem of a walk, for dogs and people alike and well worth visiting regularly for those who are lucky enough to live nearby.
Junction 25
This is ideal dog walking country and there is plenty of space for doggy romping around the copses and grassland.
Reservoirs are a good dog walking choice, usually with no stiles or livestock and easy to navigate. This walk starts by the reservoir and then joins more scenic countryside beside a brook.
Junction 16
This Country Park between Manchester and Bolton is a haven of calm even though it's so close to the motorway. On the day we visited the air was pungent with the scent of wild flowers.
An easy and well-signed route up to a Peel Tower, and down again. A dog-friendly pub is nearby for refreshments, and in a most handsome building.
