Hartshead Pike
A short, circular dog friendly walk up to the distinctive landmark on Hartshead Pike. Visible from many miles around, the summit overlooks Ashton-u...
Read More →Greater Manchester Meanders: Parkland Strolls, Canal Paths, and Moorland Views for Your Pooch!
Discover the surprising array of green spaces and walking adventures available in Greater Manchester with your canine companion. Beyond its vibrant urban centres, this diverse region offers expansive country parks, peaceful riverside paths,historic canal towpaths, and access to rugged moorland edges, ensuring a fantastic variety of experiences for every dog and owner.
Explore iconic green lungs like Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks, or the extensive woodlands and attractions of Haigh Woodland Park near Wigan. Enjoy scenic waterside walks around Hollingworth Lake in Rochdale or discover the rich biodiversity at Pennington Flash. Delightful spots like Fletcher Moss Park & Parsonage Gardensin Didsbury offer charming botanical beauty and riverside ambles. For those seeking more challenging terrain and panoramic views, the fringes of the Peak District and the Pennine hills around areas like Dovestone Reservoir provide invigorating hikes.
Greater Manchester is crisscrossed by historic canals such as the Bridgewater Canal and Rochdale Canal, offering miles of level towpaths perfect for a leisurely stroll with your dog. The valleys of the River Mersey and River Irwellalso provide numerous pathways through tranquil green corridors. Many local nature reserves and country parks like Tandle Hill Country Park and Daisy Nook Country Park offer well-maintained trails through woodlands, meadows,and past waterways.
From accessible parkland adventures and peaceful canal-side wanders to more energetic moorland explorations, Greater Manchester offers a wealth of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with your four-legged friend. Ready to find your next favourite local escape? Browse our curated selection of dog walks in Greater Manchester on dogwalksnearme.co.uk and start your exploration today!
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A short, circular dog friendly walk up to the distinctive landmark on Hartshead Pike. Visible from many miles around, the summit overlooks Ashton-u...
Read More →A circular dog friendly walk around Crompton Moor. Crompton Moor rises above the town of Shaw, in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manch...
Read More →A circular dog friendly walk around Chorlton Water Park. Chorlton Water Park is a Local Nature Reserve comprising a lake surrounded by grasslands a...
Read More →A circular dog friendly walk around Clifton Country Park. Clifton Country Park is a local nature reserve in the Irwell Valley at Clifton, Greater M...
Read More →A circular dog friendly walk around Moses Gate Country Park. This circular walk includes water for your dog to enjoy, and is set in 750 acres of co...
Read More →A circular dog friendly walk around Etherow Country Park. Etherow Country Park is located in a village called Compstall; between Marple and Romiley...
Read More →A circular dog friendly walk around Werneth Low Country Park. The country park extends for 80 hectares (200 acres) across the Northern and Western ...
Read More →A circular dog friendly walk around Dunham Massey park. The park is rich in wildlife and is home to a herd of more than 150 fallow deer. National...
Read More →A circular dog friendly walk around Haigh Woodland Park, which is close to Wigan. Haigh Woodland Park is one of the north west's most treasured nat...
Read More →A circular dog friendly walk around Three Sisters & Viridor Woods. This walking route is located close to Wigan, Greater Manchester and features a ...
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