THOSE with dogs will know it is not always that easy to plan a day out – especially during a pandemic.
But if you are wanting to get out and about during the bank holiday weekend there is still plenty on offer for both those with two legs and those with four
Here are some destinations and a couple of pubs just a short drive away, as compiled by ABC Boat Hire.
Quarry Bank, Styal
Tripadvisor Score: 4.5 from 1,536 reviews
Featured Review: “What a wonderful place. Worth a visit for everyone – singles, couples, and families as your children will have a vast woodland to explore, and dogs are so welcome and will have a ball. Just bring your wellies."
Anderton Boat Lift, Anderton
Tripadvisor Score: 4.5 from 1,209 reviews
Featured Review: “Great place to see, lots of parking, and good to walk the dog. Plenty of space for children to play in the surrounding areas. Can walk to the flashes from there which is lovely for dog walking.”
Delamere Forest
Tripadvisor Score: 4.5 from 832 reviews
Featured Review: “Campsite in the forest is very good, just through a gate you have the forest to explore. The forest is excellent for families and dogs.”
Marbury Country Park, Northwich
Tripadvisor Score: 4.5 from 298 reviews
“Great country park for dog walking, tea, coffee and snacks at weekends, a lovely lake with a hide for bird watchers.”
Countess of Chester Country Park, Chester
Tripadvisor Score: 4.5 from 64 reviews
Featured Review: “A brilliant place for walking, wildlife and keeping fit, with weekly organised runs ‘Park Run’ every weekend. The park is very well maintained and is very well laid out. A must for dog walkers with woods, open spaces, and water for your furry friends to play.”
Beeston Castle
Tripadvisor Score: 4 from 540 reviews
Featured Review: “We really enjoyed our trip to the castle, it’s great to do something different for a day and to take the dog with us! The views were amazing and well worth the climb - not for the faint hearted but there’s plenty of benches on the way up!”
Brereton Heath Nature Reserve, Congleton
Tripadvisor Score: 4 from 200 reviews
Featured Review:
“Lovely location for a dog walk. Beautiful surroundings, good paths, an area with easy access to the lake for dogs who want a dip, nice clean toilets.”
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