River Dee in Eccleston
perfect for a beautiful walk and a paddle
Eccleston Ferry Parking, Chester, CH4 9JE
Visit WebsiteHead to the River Dee in Eccleston for a dog walk that offers four-legged friends lots to sniff and see and the opportunity for a fair amount of splashing.
- Children Welcome
- Multiple Dogs Allowed
- Parking
- Rural Walks
Good to know
Overview
Pop the postcode – CH4 9JE – in your sat nav for Eccleston Ferry car park. It’s only a small car park but you will usually find a few free spaces. If not, you can park anywhere along the road. Once out of your car, if you stand facing the river, there is a woodland walk to your right and a track walk with open fields to your left. They’re both lovely, so take your pick.
The woodland walk is truly stunning with lots of shade. Wild garlic grows in abundance, so carry a spare bag to take some home. It makes the BEST garlic oil for dipping bread in. The walk to the left is along a track through fields so keep an eye out for cows grazing if you have a playful pup. However, carry on along this route and you’ll soon come to a big, open field with lots of space for your dog to run free and burn off energy.
Both routes run along the river, so if your pooch is partial to a paddle or swim, they’ll be in their element. It’s a great place for walks on warm days as your dog can constantly cool off in the water. There are lots of spots to pop a picnic blanket if you want sit and enjoy the sun in-between splashing around and watching the ducks swim by. It’s also a popular area for water sports and wild swimming.
If you want to make a day of it, walk all the way into Chester and back (approximately five miles in total). Make sure you have a few pounds in your pocket to spend on a drink and ice cream when you get there. Rest your legs (and paws) on a bench next to the river and watch the world go by before heading back to Eccleston.
For The Dogs
Bring leads and poop bags – and potentially a towel.
Opening Hours
The River Dee at Eccleston is accessible all year round.
Parking
Parking is free in the car park and along the nearby road.
The Area
Located in Cheshire but just a few miles from the Welsh border, you’re spoilt for choice with amazing dog friendly destinations in the this part of the world. Head in to Chester for a walk through Grosvenor Park before stopping to admire the Roman amphitheatre. It was the largest in Britain and used for entertainment and military training. Alternatively, head over the border in to North Wales. As the highest summit in the Clwydian Range, Moel Famau offers spectacular views across the Cheshire Plain and even over to Liverpool on a clear day. Or you might prefer the shadier, tree-covered paths found at nearby Loggerheads Country Park.
