Country park dog walk, swimming and cafe, Lancashire A country park with paths near water, over grass and with objects from the industrial legacy of the area.
Waterside country park and dog-friendly cafe, Lancashire A friendly dog walking spot with a popular cafe and an easy-going path in shady woodland.
Hollingworth Lake Country Park, Lancashire 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.
Up and down again dog walk, Lancashire 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.
Dog walk round a reservoir near M6 Jct 21, Greater Manchester An easy dog walk to find from the A58, and also just under 4 miles from the M62 Jct 21. You'll find so many paths here it's a place you can return to and never repeat the same route.
A pretty village and dog walk near Saddleworth, Greater Manchester 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.
Woodland dog walk near the M60, Greater Manchester 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.
M56 Junction 7 dog walk and cream tea, Cheshire 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...
The Beagle dog-friendly pub in Chorlton, Greater Manchester Trendy but dog-friendly pub in heart of popular suburb. Great choice of Real Ales and Craft Beers which change regularly
M56 or M60 dog walk and cafe, Greater Manchester 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.
M60 dog walk near Stockport, Cheshire 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.