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Dog walks in Lancashire

Find dog walks across Lancashire. Great options near you, with clear off-lead rules, parking info, and nearby dog-friendly cafés and pubs for a proper post-walk stop.

Lancashire offers easy strolls and moderate countryside walks.

  • Most routes are circular loops, which makes planning a straightforward out-and-back-free walk easier.
  • Most routes include areas where dogs should be kept on a lead (for example around livestock or on access land).
  • Most starting points have nearby parking, making these walks easier to plan by car.
  • You'll find everything from shorter local outings to longer half-day adventures across Lancashire.

Overall, Lancashire includes hill walks, woodland trails, open moorland, and riverside paths routes, so you can pick something that matches your dog and the day's mood.

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Best Dog Walks in Lancashire (Local Highlights)

Pendle Hill Long Circular

Pendle Hill Long Circular is one of the most rewarding dog walks in Forest of Bowland, known for hill views and open moorland, and is best suited to fit dogs and confident walkers.

Tolkien Trail – Hurst Green & River Ribble

If you’re walking your dog in Ribble Valley, Tolkien Trail – Hurst Green & River Ribble is a solid option for a longer weekend walk, offering clear paths and a rewarding route without feeling too remote.

Rivington

Numerous nature trails and walks within the area are a popular focal point for hikers and ramblers. The village of Rivington itself is of outstanding natural beauty and interest and there are Rivington Barns if you need to stop for a quick bite or drink.

Ribble Valley

The Ribble Valley is known for its rolling countryside, picturesque villages, and a network of footpaths that follow rivers, fields, and wooded valleys. It offers some of Lancashire's most scenic and peaceful dog walking routes.

Forest of Bowland

The Forest of Bowland is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its wide open fells, deep valleys, and quiet rural landscapes. It offers some of Lancashire’s most dramatic and rewarding dog walking routes.