{"id":21402,"date":"2026-02-11T19:03:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/?p=21402"},"modified":"2026-02-11T19:54:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:54:26","slug":"8-top-dog-friendly-walks-in-and-around-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/en\/8-top-dog-friendly-walks-in-and-around-manchester\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Top Dog-Friendly Walks In and Around Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21402\" class=\"elementor elementor-21402\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f50989 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f50989\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85e32e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85e32e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Few things beat heading into the great outdoors with a furry friend by your side. \ud83d\udc15<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For those near Manchester, the city is surrounded by incredible trails just waiting to be explored.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Though Greater Manchester is known as the unofficial \u2018capital of the north,\u2019 stepping outside the city centre reveals a world full of outdoor adventures.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-572fa33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"572fa33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/From-sparkly-reservoirs-and-fairy-tale-woodlands-to-challenging-hill-climbs-and-jaw-dropping-moorlands-\u2013-this-region-really-does-have-it-all-600x800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_single size-woocommerce_single wp-image-21406\" alt=\"From sparkly reservoirs and fairy-tale woodlands, to challenging hill climbs and jaw-dropping moorlands \u2013 this region really does have it all.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/From-sparkly-reservoirs-and-fairy-tale-woodlands-to-challenging-hill-climbs-and-jaw-dropping-moorlands-\u2013-this-region-really-does-have-it-all-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/From-sparkly-reservoirs-and-fairy-tale-woodlands-to-challenging-hill-climbs-and-jaw-dropping-moorlands-\u2013-this-region-really-does-have-it-all.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4523f78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4523f78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">If you\u2019ve landed on this post, you\u2019re probably hunting for top dog walks nearby. \ud83d\udc3e<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">We\u2019ve narrowed down the very best routes in and around Greater Manchester, and hitting any of these trails promises an amazing day out.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Ready to explore with your furry buddy? Let\u2019s dive in!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a951e7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a951e7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Dog Friendly Walks Manchester\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2d38a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d2d38a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Best-Dog-Friendly-Walks-Manchester.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21408\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Best-Dog-Friendly-Walks-Manchester.png 940w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Best-Dog-Friendly-Walks-Manchester-768x492.png 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Best-Dog-Friendly-Walks-Manchester-600x384.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b992588 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b992588\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/DJhCdnYwzutgHthd8\">Heaton Park\n<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d8b134 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d8b134\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Heaton Park, a name everyone links with Manchester, stands out as one of the top dog-walking spots in the county. \ud83d\udc15<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Located just north of the city centre in the charming town of Prestwich, it stretches across an impressive 600 acres, making it the largest park in Greater Manchester.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cff2b60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cff2b60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Heaton-Park.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21418\" alt=\"Heaton Park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Heaton-Park.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Heaton-Park-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a938a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a938a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A favourite spot for city folk to walk their dogs and escape the downtown buzz, you\u2019ll see pups of all shapes and sizes roaming around. \ud83d\udc3e<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A full loop around the park is about 9 kilometres (5.6 miles), taking roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With plenty of intertwining trails, you can make your walk as short or as long as you like.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">We never stick to the same route twice\u2014every visit turns into a fresh, improvised adventure!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">During the Covid lockdowns, this park was a real lifesaver for me, offering much-needed fresh air after long hours cooped up indoors.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Heaton Park is more than just a stroll; it\u2019s packed with cafes, an animal centre, tennis courts, bowling greens, a golf course, a boating lake, an adventure playground, and the historic Heaton Hall, an 18th-century Grade I listed building.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For the full scoop, check out our Ultimate Heaton Park Guide here \ud83d\udc48<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f95d2e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f95d2e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/wHiorYQN4m1pWmfP7\">Greenbooth Reservoir\n<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a94c782 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a94c782\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Greenbooth-Reservoir.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21416\" alt=\"Greenbooth Reservoir\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Greenbooth-Reservoir.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Greenbooth-Reservoir-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Greenbooth-Reservoir-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41bf43e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41bf43e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">North of Heywood in Rochdale, Greenbooth Reservoir sits among rolling pastures\u2014a breathtaking spot with a forgotten history. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Today it\u2019s a favourite for dog-friendly walks, but the reservoir once covered Greenbooth Village, an old settlement now lost beneath its waters.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The area offers stunning views of Manchester, Yorkshire, and the surrounding countryside, with four reservoirs easily explored via the Greenbooth Circular Trail.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">This gentle, straightforward walk starts at Greenbooth Reservoir and loops around all four embankments:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Greenbooth Reservoir<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Naden Lower Reservoir<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Naden Middle Reservoir<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Naden Higher Reservoir<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Unlike busier spots like Heaton Park, much of this trail gives you long stretches of peace and quiet\u2014perfect for enjoying the scenery with your furry friend.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a06cb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1a06cb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1391\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/For-those-who-dont-fancy-rambling-around-all-four-dams-the-conveniently-interlinked-footpaths-means-youre-equally-able-to-shorten-your-route-to-whatever-length-you-fancy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21414\" alt=\"For those who don\u2019t fancy rambling around all four dams, the conveniently interlinked footpaths means you\u2019re equally able to shorten your route to whatever length you fancy.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/For-those-who-dont-fancy-rambling-around-all-four-dams-the-conveniently-interlinked-footpaths-means-youre-equally-able-to-shorten-your-route-to-whatever-length-you-fancy.jpg 1391w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/For-those-who-dont-fancy-rambling-around-all-four-dams-the-conveniently-interlinked-footpaths-means-youre-equally-able-to-shorten-your-route-to-whatever-length-you-fancy-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/For-those-who-dont-fancy-rambling-around-all-four-dams-the-conveniently-interlinked-footpaths-means-youre-equally-able-to-shorten-your-route-to-whatever-length-you-fancy-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1391px) 100vw, 1391px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a015f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a015f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/singing-ringing-and-tree-walk-from-clowbridge-reservoir-to-crown-point\/\">Clowbridge Reservoir<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79bb9c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79bb9c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Sitting on the edge of Lancashire and Greater Manchester, this hidden gem of a walk is too good to miss. \ud83c\udf04<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The circular route begins around the sparkling waters of Clowbridge, then climbs gently through the moorlands up to Crown Point, home of The Singing Ringing Tree.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb69007 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fb69007\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ultimate-Guide-To-The-Singing-Ringing-Tree-In-Burnley.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21117\" alt=\"Ultimate Guide To The Singing Ringing Tree In Burnley\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ultimate-Guide-To-The-Singing-Ringing-Tree-In-Burnley.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ultimate-Guide-To-The-Singing-Ringing-Tree-In-Burnley-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ultimate-Guide-To-The-Singing-Ringing-Tree-In-Burnley-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbcdab3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbcdab3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">This 5.5-mile circular trail winds through stunning countryside, perfect for walkers of all levels and guaranteed to keep your dog\u2019s tail wagging! \ud83d\udc15<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The views from the top are simply breathtaking.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Curious to explore? Dive into our full guide to the Clowbridge &amp; Singing Ringing Tree Walk here \ud83d\udc48<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ee9ebf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ee9ebf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/qFtES9Z2go5kMYkP8\">Peel Tower Monument\n<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4053ae1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4053ae1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Peel-Tower-Holcombe-Moor-Walk-\u2013-Ramsbottom-900x700.jpeg\" title=\"Peel Tower &amp; Holcombe Moor Walk \u2013 Ramsbottom\" alt=\"Peel Tower &amp; Holcombe Moor Walk \u2013 Ramsbottom\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25711e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25711e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Perched on the hills above Ramsbottom, this 9-kilometre circular route leads you up to the Peel Monument and across Holcombe Moor, offering stunning views of Manchester and Lancashire. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Built in 1852, the tower honours Bury-born Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel, who established the London Police Force in 1829. Keep an eye on the flag atop the tower\u2014it signals when the monument is open to visitors.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Since the walk finishes back in Ramsbottom\u2019s centre, why not treat yourself to a coffee at one of the town\u2019s dog-friendly caf\u00e9s after the ramble?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1f9e27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1f9e27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/your-easy-guide-to-finding-the-gisburn-forest-waterfall\/\">Prestwich Forest Park\n<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5d2628 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d5d2628\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Prestwich-Forest-Park.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21420\" alt=\"Prestwich Forest Park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Prestwich-Forest-Park.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Prestwich-Forest-Park-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Prestwich-Forest-Park-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccbdd81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ccbdd81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Just a 5-minute drive from Heaton Park, Prestwich Forest Park covers over 200 acres of beautiful woodland and open space. \ud83c\udf32<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">This hidden gem combines four parks\u2014Philip\u2019s Park, Drinkwater Park, Waterdale, and Prestwich Clough\u2014interlinked by enchanting forest trails.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With so many routes and plenty of space, the park rarely feels crowded; choose the right day, and it\u2019s like having the whole forest to yourself!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3325dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e3325dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/b29-crash-site-the-ultimate-walk-guide-to-the-iconic-bleaklow-bomber-%e2%9c%88%ef%b8%8f\/\">Bleaklow Plane Crash\n<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5878cc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5878cc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-remains-of-the-\u2018Bleaklow-Bomber.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21385\" alt=\"The remains of the \u2018Bleaklow Bomber\u2019.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-remains-of-the-\u2018Bleaklow-Bomber.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-remains-of-the-\u2018Bleaklow-Bomber-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-remains-of-the-\u2018Bleaklow-Bomber-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffc31b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffc31b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Just outside Greater Manchester, high in the hills above Glossop, lie the haunting remains of the old \u2018Bleaklow Bomber\u2019 crash site. \ud83c\udf04<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">In 1948, a US Air Force plane tragically went down here, claiming all 13 passengers. Much of the wreckage remains, along with a touching memorial plaque.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">There are several routes to reach it; we took Snake\u2019s Pass before veering off the main path up to the site.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The Bleaklow moorland views during the climb are breathtaking, with plenty of spots to explore once you reach the wreckage.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4e1ac5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c4e1ac5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wed-certainly-recommend-checking-out-higher-and-lower-\u2018shelf-stones-a-short-walk-past-the-crash-site-if-youve-time.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21422\" alt=\"We\u2019d certainly recommend checking out higher and lower \u2018shelf stones\u2019 a short walk past the crash site if you\u2019ve time.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wed-certainly-recommend-checking-out-higher-and-lower-\u2018shelf-stones-a-short-walk-past-the-crash-site-if-youve-time.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wed-certainly-recommend-checking-out-higher-and-lower-\u2018shelf-stones-a-short-walk-past-the-crash-site-if-youve-time-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wed-certainly-recommend-checking-out-higher-and-lower-\u2018shelf-stones-a-short-walk-past-the-crash-site-if-youve-time-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a3b767 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a3b767\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/BGyLsuRAtAE41onm9\">Dovestone Reservoir\n<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d49917c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d49917c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Perched on the hills above Greenfield, Dovestone Reservoir draws walkers from near and far thanks to its stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and plenty of hiking trails. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Only a 45-minute drive from Manchester city centre, it offers city dwellers a peaceful escape from the daily hustle.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-837cb79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"837cb79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Having-personally-visited-this-beauty-spot-many-times-over-the-years-surrounding-Dovestone-Reservoir-sometimes-nicknamed-\u2018Dovestones-youll-also-discover-plenty-of-other-interesting-sights-to-see.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21412\" alt=\"Having personally visited this beauty spot many times over the years, surrounding Dovestone Reservoir (sometimes nicknamed \u2018Dovestones\u2019) you\u2019ll also discover plenty of other interesting sights to see.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Having-personally-visited-this-beauty-spot-many-times-over-the-years-surrounding-Dovestone-Reservoir-sometimes-nicknamed-\u2018Dovestones-youll-also-discover-plenty-of-other-interesting-sights-to-see.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Having-personally-visited-this-beauty-spot-many-times-over-the-years-surrounding-Dovestone-Reservoir-sometimes-nicknamed-\u2018Dovestones-youll-also-discover-plenty-of-other-interesting-sights-to-see-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Having-personally-visited-this-beauty-spot-many-times-over-the-years-surrounding-Dovestone-Reservoir-sometimes-nicknamed-\u2018Dovestones-youll-also-discover-plenty-of-other-interesting-sights-to-see-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b1a028 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b1a028\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Favoured by families and dog walkers alike, the standard circular route around Dovestone Reservoir takes about an hour at a relaxed pace. \ud83d\udc15<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">If you want to explore the side trails and enjoy the excellent picnic spots, be sure to allow some extra time!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b69a3ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b69a3ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Located-high-up-on-the-hills-of-Saddleworth-Moor-\u2018The-Trinnacle-is-one-of-Dovestones-most-popular-attractions.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20969\" alt=\"Located high up on the hills of Saddleworth Moor, \u2018The Trinnacle\u2019 is one of Dovestone\u2019s most popular attractions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Located-high-up-on-the-hills-of-Saddleworth-Moor-\u2018The-Trinnacle-is-one-of-Dovestones-most-popular-attractions.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Located-high-up-on-the-hills-of-Saddleworth-Moor-\u2018The-Trinnacle-is-one-of-Dovestones-most-popular-attractions-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Located-high-up-on-the-hills-of-Saddleworth-Moor-\u2018The-Trinnacle-is-one-of-Dovestones-most-popular-attractions-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da7c7cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da7c7cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/ultimate-pendle-hill-walk-guide-best-route-from-barley\/\">Pendle Hill\n<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14f855f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14f855f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Finally, we can\u2019t wrap up without highlighting one of the most iconic hikes in northern England. \ud83c\udf04<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A bit further from Manchester than the other spots, Pendle Hill is still under an hour\u2019s drive, and the breathtaking summit views make the trip completely worth it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7322a85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7322a85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Overlooking-Lancashire-and-into-the-Yorkshire-Dales-summiting-Pendle-Hill-provides-an-unrivalled-vantage-point-for-observing-the-surrounding-countryside-\u2013-perfect-for-keen-photographers-on-a-clear-day.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21241\" alt=\"Overlooking Lancashire and into the Yorkshire Dales, summiting Pendle Hill provides an unrivalled vantage point for observing the surrounding countryside \u2013 perfect for keen photographers on a clear day!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Overlooking-Lancashire-and-into-the-Yorkshire-Dales-summiting-Pendle-Hill-provides-an-unrivalled-vantage-point-for-observing-the-surrounding-countryside-\u2013-perfect-for-keen-photographers-on-a-clear-day.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Overlooking-Lancashire-and-into-the-Yorkshire-Dales-summiting-Pendle-Hill-provides-an-unrivalled-vantage-point-for-observing-the-surrounding-countryside-\u2013-perfect-for-keen-photographers-on-a-clear-day-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Overlooking-Lancashire-and-into-the-Yorkshire-Dales-summiting-Pendle-Hill-provides-an-unrivalled-vantage-point-for-observing-the-surrounding-countryside-\u2013-perfect-for-keen-photographers-on-a-clear-day-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10e0128 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10e0128\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Fun fact: Pendle Hill, famous for the 1612 Pendle Witch trails, also has deep ties to the Quaker movement, founded after George Fox had a spiritual vision at the summit. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Several trails lead up to the trig point, but our favourite starts from the quaint village of Barley.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">From the top, you can enjoy sweeping views of Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales, and on a clear day, even spot Blackpool Tower in the distance!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-060b112 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"060b112\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-trail-thats-well-signposted-and-easy-to-follow-throughout-simply-look-for-the-sign-posts-of-the-pendle-witch-on-her-broomstick.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21410\" alt=\"A trail that\u2019s well signposted and easy to follow throughout, simply look for the sign posts of the pendle witch on her broomstick!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-trail-thats-well-signposted-and-easy-to-follow-throughout-simply-look-for-the-sign-posts-of-the-pendle-witch-on-her-broomstick.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-trail-thats-well-signposted-and-easy-to-follow-throughout-simply-look-for-the-sign-posts-of-the-pendle-witch-on-her-broomstick-768x576.jpg 768w, 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