Looking for the best places to walk your dog in Lancashire? This guide contains 20 great dog-friendly routes, all tried and tested by our expert canine colleagues and their owners.

All are circular walks, with plenty of off-lead paths, varying in length from 2 to 7 miles.

Highlights include:

Coastal walks at Bolton-le-Sands and the salt marshes of Hest Bank;
Waterside walks at Croasdale Brook and the Greenberfield Locks on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal;
Woodland walks at Calder Vale;
The wide-open spaces of Duddel Hill and the moorland around Anglezarke;
Picturesque Healy Dell Nature Reserve with its rich wildlife and fascinating archaeological history;
All the walks include details of:

Livestock and stiles;
Distance and terrain;
Recommended dog-friendly refreshment stops;
Contact details for the nearest vets;
Where to park;