Garstang and the River Wyre Walk
Lancashire
This dog friendly walk wanders out from the centre of Garstang, a pretty Lancashire market town, onto the Millennium Green and along the grassy banks of the River Wyre. The route is almost entirely flat, weaving between meadow, mature hedgerows and river loops, with good views back to the town clock tower and plenty of benches for a breather.
Most of the path is wide open grass where calm, well-behaved dogs can run on a long line, though the river itself is fenced off in places and cattle sometimes graze the meadows in summer, so a lead is wise there. The town end of the walk has pavements and one road crossing, so leads go back on. Start from Cherestanc Square pay and display, where you are a minute from dog friendly cafes, bakeries and the River Wyre bridge. A great post-big-walk cool-off or an easy weekday stroll.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 6.0 km (3.7 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1 hr 30 min
- Walk Type
- River, Park
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Moderate
- Livestock Risk
- Low
- Facilities
- Toilets in Cherestanc Square, plus multiple dog friendly cafes, pubs and bakeries in Garstang town centre.
- Parking
- Cherestanc Square pay and display car park in the middle of Garstang (PR3 1EF), around 150 spaces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garstang and the River Wyre Walk dog friendly?
Yes, this is a well-suited walk for dogs, earning a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on Wildpack Collective. The route winds through open meadows and along the River Wyre, and Garstang town itself has plenty of dog friendly cafes, pubs and bakeries right on the doorstep for a post-walk reward.
Can dogs be off lead at Garstang and the River Wyre Walk?
Much of the route is wide open grassland where calm, well-behaved dogs can stretch their legs on a long line. That said, leads are a good idea near the river (which is fenced off in sections), in the meadows where cattle graze in summer, and back on the town-end pavements where there is a road crossing.
What should I know before visiting Garstang and the River Wyre Walk with my dog?
The walk is almost entirely flat and takes roughly an hour, making it an easy outing rather than a strenuous hike. Parking is straightforward at Cherestanc Square pay and display (PR3 1EF, around 150 spaces), and public toilets are on site there too. If cattle are grazing the meadows during summer, keep your dog on a lead and give the herd a wide berth.
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