Where to walk your dog in Manchester
Walking your dog in Manchester means knowing the city’s dog control orders: where leads are required, where dogs can’t go and what you risk if you don’t pick up. And so you don’t have to walk alone, Wouf & Go shows the walks other owners organise near you or anywhere in Manchester.
Where to walk your dog in Manchester
Parks and open spaces
The council’s orders require dogs on leads on roads, pavements and in cemeteries across the city, and in specified areas such as certain parks and picnic areas. Elsewhere in the parks, check the signs at the entrance before letting your dog off.
Manchester City Council — Dog control Public Space Protection Orders
Play areas and sports facilities
The same orders keep dogs out of certain children’s play areas and sports facilities. Plan your route so the group doesn’t have to cross them.
Manchester City Council — Dog control Public Space Protection Orders
Walking several dogs
No one may take more than four dogs into a public place at once. That matters for group walks too: each owner walks their own dogs.
Manchester City Council — Dog control Public Space Protection Orders
Rules to know before you go
- Pick up after your dog everywhere, and carry enough bags to show you can.
- Keep your dog on a lead on roads, pavements and in cemeteries, and wherever signs require it.
- Put your dog on a lead when an authorised officer asks.
- Keep dogs out of the children’s play areas and sports facilities covered by the orders.
- Breaking the orders can mean a £100 fixed penalty notice, or a fine of up to £1,000 if prosecuted. The current orders run until 25 July 2028.
Before you set a meeting point
Choose a park entrance or landmark everyone can find, and say whether the walk stays on lead. If several owners bring more than one dog, remember the four-dog limit per person. Bring water and bags, and plan a shorter loop for a first meet.
Find group dog walks in Manchester and near you
Walking together is a great way to socialise your dog and meet other owners in your area. On Wouf & Go, members post their walks on a map with the meeting point, date, length and who can join.
- Open the map: it centres on Manchester or on your location.
- Pick a walk in your area and check the details.
- Ask to join, or post your own walk if none suits you.
If no walk has been posted near you yet, the map shows the parks around you, so you can start the first one. Get the Android app
Frequently asked questions
What is the fine for not picking up dog poo in Manchester?
A £100 fixed penalty notice, or up to £1,000 if the case goes to court. You must also be able to show you have the means to pick up.
How many dogs can I walk at once in Manchester?
Four. The council’s orders limit each person to four dogs in a public place.
How can I find other dog owners to walk with in Manchester?
Open the Wouf & Go map: it shows the walks members have posted in Manchester and around you. Join an existing walk or post your own from the app; if there are none in your area yet, the map shows the parks nearby.
Sources
Checked on 11 October 2026 against the official sources below. Check them before you go: access, opening times and rules can change.