Lakeside country park dog walks near Stockport, Greater Manchester An interesting country park with a post-industrial atmosphere and good walking for dogs.
Mersey River, Greater Manchester Junction 5 Starts at Chorlton Water Park, along the River Mersey up to Trafford Water Park. Approx 4km each way.
M60 Junction 6 Mersey Valley dog walks, Greater Manchester 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.
M60 Junction 24 dog walk, Cheshire 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.
Werneth Low dog walks near Hyde, Cheshire 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.
Wild Bank Hill dog walk near Stalybridge, Cheshire Wonderful dog walk from Mottram Road in Stalybridge, up the road to the farm, through the farm up on to the hills is wonderful.
Borsdane Woods dog walk, Lancashire 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.
M6 Junction 23 dog walk at the Flash, Lancashire 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.
Quiet country park dog walk near Stalybridge, Greater Manchester 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.
M60 Junction 22 or 23 dog walk, Lancashire 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.
M6 Junction 25 dog walk near Ashton, Lancashire Junction 25 This is ideal dog walking country and there is plenty of space for doggy romping around the copses and grassland.
A635 Easy dog walk by a reservoir, Derbyshire 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.