The May bank holiday is in full swing, providing a perfect opportunity to go for a nice long walk with your pooch, and what better way to end it than with a nice drink at a pub?
Bolton has no shortage of pubs, with many in close proximity to fantastic walks and breath-taking scenery.
Here are five such pubs that are dog-friendly, according to website Dog Friendly Manchester.
Nestled in the West Pennine Moors, Belmont is a picturesque village with great access to walks, and based in the middle of the village is the well-named Black Dog pub.
The pub, which is known for its hanging kebab and range of Joseph Holt beers, welcomes canines of all varieties.
Bob’s Smithy Inn, Chorley Old Road
Just outside of Bolton on Chorley Old Road sits rural country pub and restaurant, Bob’s Smithy Inn.
Serving award-winning cask ales and fresh, locally sourced, home-cooked food, it is well-placed for a walk with your dog, with Walker Fold and Moss Bank Park both nearby.
Sitting between two stunning reservoirs, Entwistle and Wayoh, the Strawbury Duck is a remote country pub that is perfectly placed for a long walk.
Welcoming dog-walkers, the traditional country pub offers cask ales, quality food and fantastic hospitality to soothe any aches after a tiring hike.
Near to both Seven Acres Country Park and Jumbles Country Park, House Without A Name in Harwood is perfect for dog walkers.
A local village pub set in between a row of small cottages, traditional beams, flag flooring, and a restored open fire give it a warm and cosy atmosphere.
Although based in Westhoughton town centre, this microbrewery welcomes canine clientele and serves beers and ciders from a range of independent brewers and distillers.
Westhoughton is in close proximity to lovely countryside, and even has its own dog park for your pooch to enjoy themselves in.
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