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Boggart Hole Clough
Walk Highlights
- Nearest Town:
- Manchester
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- Distance:
- 1.70 miles
- Time:
- 0.80 hours
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Terrain:
Terrain: Boggart Hole Clough is one of Manchester's largest and most historic parks, with highly varied terrain. Main paths around the lake, near the visitor centre, and some wider woodland tracks are often surfaced (tarmac or compacted stone) and relatively accessible, though with some slopes. The "Clough" sections themselves involve steep, narrow, earthy paths that can be very uneven, rooty, muddy, and slippery, with numerous steps and bridges over streams. There are also open grassy areas and more formal parkland sections.
- Facilities:
- Toilets, Cafe
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Dog-Centric Details
- Poo Bins Available:
- Yes
- Secure/Fenced Area:
- No
- Dog Water Source:
- No
- Dog Notes:
Dog Considerations:
- Leads: Boggart Hole Clough is very popular and has diverse users. Off-lead exercise is common in many of the extensive woodland and open parkland areas, provided dogs are kept under good control, responsive to recall, and do not cause a nuisance to other park users (including families, runners, cyclists on permitted routes) or disturb wildlife. Dogs **should be on leads** in busy areas such as around the main lake, visitor centre/cafe, children's play areas, sports facilities, and on narrow or steep clough paths where visibility is limited or passing is difficult. Always be considerate.
- Water: The park has a main boating lake and several streams running through the cloughs. Dogs often paddle in the streams. The lake is used for boating/fishing, so direct access for dogs might be limited or discouraged in busy areas. Carry fresh water.
- Wildlife: Rich in woodland birds, squirrels, potentially foxes. The cloughs are important habitats. Ensure dogs do not chase or disturb wildlife.
- Dog Bins: Usually well-provided throughout the park, especially near main paths, entrances, and facilities.
- Hazards: Steep, slippery, and muddy paths in the cloughs. Uneven ground, tree roots. The main lake (deep water). Can be very busy. Some paths are remote within the larger woodland areas.
- EV Charger Nearby:
- No
- Fuel Station Nearby:
- No
- Livestock Information:
- Off-Leash Policy:
- Full Off-Leash
- Dog Traffic:
- Moderate
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- Height Restriction:
- No
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About this Walk
Starting Point: Main entrances to Boggart Hole Clough, Charlestown Road, Blackley, Manchester (Postcode: M9 7DH is for the main car park and visitor area near the athletics track and lake).Approximate Distance: 2 - 4 miles (3.2 - 6.4 km), with an extensive network of paths through ancient woodland, ...