Part of the Longendale Trail
Glossop is a relatively unexplored haven for dog owners. The market town is tucked away in the north west of the National Park, just 15 miles from Manchester, and is known as the “gateway to the Peak District.” Not only is Glossop a picturesque town to enjoy a stroll around, it is also a great place from which to explore the foothills of the Pennines.
When it comes to dog walks, Glossop has a huge number of possibilities. From the five-mile circuit around Digley Reservoir or the treks around Torside Reservoir and Ladybower Reservoir, where getting wet is a distinct possibility for most dogs, to countryside walks high above the town, Glossop has an array of options.
For the more genteel, a meander through Manor Park or Howard Park is as good as you’ll find, or take a leisurely stroll on the walk from Broadbottom to Hadfield stations, Glossop to Broadbottom stations or Hadfield to Glossop stations (the choice is yours!). Alternatively, take a walk along Harehills Park and its riverside footpath.
For something more vigorous and energy consuming, from Little Hayfield take a walk to Cowan Edge, a huge cliff side which once formed part of a quarry. Once at the top, you’ll get stunning views over Glossop and of Bleaklow. Also from you Little Hayfield dog friendly paths lead to Rowarth that are well worth exploring.
From Old Glossop, there is an equally challenging dog walk up to the top of Bleaklow Mountain. Start from the top of Shepley Street and head up to the top for some spectacular views.
The Longendale trail which follows the former Woodhead railway line is also worth a visit. It is popular with families and cyclists and is a relatively smooth flat path which you can access at Hadfield, Torside Reservoir or the Woodhead tunnel.
After all of that, you and your dog will have well and truly earned a drink or something to eat and Glossop has plenty of pubs and cafes which are dog friendly.
Commercial Inn on Manor Park Road, the Queens Arms in Shepley Street, the Grouse Inn on Chunal Road and the Pear Tree on Hadfield Road are just some of the pubs where your dog will be as warmly as welcomed as you are, while outside of the town the dog friendly pubs include the Snake Pass Inn in Ladybower and the Pack Horse and the Sportsman in Hayfield.
