The woodland here is perfect for dogs to really let off steam and thunder through the trees at speed.
A gentle easy-access stroll along a former railway line and through woodland. The rail line was built to transport salt from Cheshire to the Potteries. It's less than 3 miles from M6 Junction 17
Genuine, nice and dog-friendly inn with plenty of history behind it. We thought the meals were great value, and definitely recommend their Fish Fridays. Easy to get to from the M6/20 and the A56 too
This is a gem of a dog walk as well as an inspired piece of urban regeneration. The park is linear because it used to be a railway line serving Wigan and Glazebrook.
Three hundred acres of open countryside for dog walks, countryside displays and exhibitions, guided walks, craft fairs...there must be something for just about everyone at Beacon Country Park.
Lovely easy walk on gravelled paths around a very large country park. Lots of access to the River Lostock running through which the dog loved.
Cuerden Valley Park is hugely popular with dog walkers, and the bright-eyed, waggy tailed dogs Jem met made it clear that this is a piece of canine heaven.
Very easy to follow circular dog walk on a Public Footpath around a reservoir, with fields and an old railway line too. The walk is a good one - and the pub is dog-friendly.
There's a definite northerly feel to the air up here, and even in summer this walk on Public Footpaths feels cool - if not chilly. Dog swimming is possible in the stream at the foot of the hill.
The woodland is great for dogs, with no stiles and plenty to occupy the canine nose.