M62 Junction 21 reservoir dog walk and pub, Lancashire 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.
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.
Countryside Centre Cafe and dog walk, Greater Manchester A happy dog-friendly cafe and a walk along a pretty canal with woodland glades.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Lakeside country park dog walks near Stockport, Greater Manchester An interesting country park with a post-industrial atmosphere and good walking for dogs.