Worden Park, Leyland
Lancashire
Worden Park covers around 150 acres in Leyland, laid out as the grounds of Worden Hall, a country house that dates back to at least 1230 and was largely destroyed by fire in 1941. There's no livestock and a dog wash at the main car park, so dogs can enjoy the paths off lead. The council bought the estate in 1950 and opened it to the public the following year, and the grounds still carry the Victorian and Edwardian landscaping of William Andrews Nesfield, including formal gardens, a walled kitchen garden and a yew maze. This 5km circular walk takes in the woodland in the park, the duck pond, the miniature railway and an 18th century icehouse, following waterside trails along Shaw Brook. The paths are surfaced and flat throughout, with no stiles or climbing.
This is a dog friendly park with a dog wash facility at the main car park, useful after a muddy circuit of the woods. Dogs are welcome on lead or under close control across most of the grounds, and the wooded area to the south gives a dog with reliable recall room to explore off the lead away from the busier lawns. Shaw Brook offers a shallow paddle on a warm day. Dogs are not allowed in the children's playground, and the walled kitchen garden was closed for refurbishment at the time of research, so check before planning a route through it. Worden Park has a dog friendly cafe by the craft centre, and free parking is available close to the entrance on Worden Lane.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 5.0 km (3.1 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1 hr 40 min
- Walk Type
- Park, Historic, Woodland
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- High
- Livestock Risk
- None
- Facilities
- Cafe (dog friendly) near the craft centre; toilets; dog wash facility at the main car park.
- Parking
- Free car park off Worden Lane, Leyland (PR25 3DH), South Ribble Borough Council.
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
Make a weekend of it. These are the closest dog friendly places to stay to Worden Park, Leyland, each one checked for its dog policy before we listed it.
Meadow Cottage At Swarbrick Hall Farm
Sleeps 10 · 1 dog · Enclosed garden
from £1,917 / 7 nights
Cross Keys Inn Cottages - One Dorchester Drive
Sleeps 5 · 2 dogs · Enclosed garden
from £423 / 7 nights
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All dog friendly stays in LancashireFrequently Asked Questions
Is Worden Park, Leyland dog friendly?
Worden Park is a great choice for dogs, earning a 9/10 rating on Wildpack Collective. Dogs are welcome across most of the 150-acre grounds, there's no livestock to worry about, and there's even a dog wash at the main car park for after a muddy circuit of the woods. A dog friendly cafe near the craft centre means you can stop for a coffee without leaving your dog outside.
Can dogs be off lead at Worden Park, Leyland?
Dogs can enjoy plenty of off lead time at Worden Park, particularly in the wooded area to the south of the grounds, which is quieter and well suited to dogs with reliable recall. The paths are flat, surfaced and stile-free throughout, so there's nothing to navigate that might make off lead walking awkward. Shaw Brook also offers a shallow paddle on a warm day, which is a bonus for water-loving dogs.
What should I know before visiting Worden Park, Leyland with my dog?
Dogs are not allowed in the children's playground, so it's worth planning your route to avoid that area. The walled kitchen garden was closed for refurbishment at the time of research, so it's a good idea to check its current status before building it into your walk. Parking is free off Worden Lane (PR25 3DH), and the dog wash at the main car park is handy if your dog makes the most of the woodland trails.
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