M61 Junction 2 country park dog walk near Farnworth, Lancashire 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.
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.
M61 Junction 6 country park dog walk, Lancashire 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.
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.