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Great houses and glorious gardens, moorland landscapes and medieval deer parks around Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
Dog-friendly places in Cheshire and Greater Manchester
If you're planning your next adventure with your dog, you'll be spoilt for choice in Cheshire and Greater Manchester, with dog-friendly gardens, countryside and ancient woodland to choose from.
Top places to visit with your dog in Cheshire and Greater Manchester
Our pawprint rating system shows what facilities we've got for your dog at our places. Three pawprints shows the very best places you can visit for a day with your dog and two pawprints places have water bowls, dog bins and dog-friendly walks. Dogs are welcome at one pawprint places, but facilities are limited.
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Dunham Massey
There's more than 300 acres of beautiful ancient parkland to explore at this three pawprint rated place. Whatever the weather, you can enjoy some lovely walks with your dog.
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Lyme
Lyme is a three pawprint rated place. With 1,400 acres of rugged moorland, ancient woodlands and formal gardens to explore, Lyme is a great day out for you and your dog. Find out where your dog can go and the facilities available below.
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Quarry Bank
Dogs are welcome at Quarry Bank, and with 400 acres to explore, there’s plenty of space for them to bound, sniff, jump and splash through the estate. Quarry Bank is a two pawprint rated place.
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Tatton Park
There are some wonderful walks for you and your dog to enjoy at Tatton Park with over 1,000 acres of ancient parkland for you to explore. Find out where you can and can't take them and what facilities are available at this two pawprint rated place.
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Alderley Edge and the Cheshire Countryside
Alderley Edge is a one pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome at all Cheshire and Wirral countryside sites. Find out how to keep your dog and local wildlife safe and more.
Plan a visit to Cheshire and Greater Manchester with your dog
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Visiting National Trust places with your dog
If you’re bringing your dog(s) to the places we care for, you'll find information on our pawprint rating system and the Canine Code to help plan your visit.
Pooch Passport
Put your best paws forward and collect stamps from participating places on your days out and your dog(s) will receive a special treat from our partners at Forthglade. Participating North West places include Cheshire, Lyme, Quarry Bank and Speke Hall.
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Pooch Passports
Find out more about the Pooch Passport scheme and discover dog-friendly places to explore together. Collect stamps from participating places on your days out and your dog(s) will receive a special treat from our partners at Forthglade.
Dog-walking adventures further afield
Dog-friendly places in Liverpool and Lancashire
Discover Speke Hall's grounds, the woodland at Rufford Old Hall, and the views from Heysham Coast with these dog-friendly places in Liverpool and Lancashire.
Dog-friendly places in the Lake District
The Lake District has plenty of opportunities for you and your dog to explore some wonderful countryside – from the shores of Windermere to the fell tops in Langdale.
Dog-friendly places in Yorkshire
Whether you're planning a day out at a historic house or in the countryside, you and your dog will receive a warm welcome at lots of places across Yorkshire.
Dog-friendly places in Wales
From mountains and beaches, to gardens and parklands, find a dog walk in Wales that both you and your four-legged friend will love. Here’s your guide to some of the best dog-friendly places to visit in Wales.