Fresh air is good for the mind and body, and two things make it even better – a stunning waterfall along the way and the company of a furry friend.
But the challenge of a waterfall walk is that they’re often a little tricky to navigate on four paws.
Thankfully some experts have now pulled together 10 of the most dog-friendly waterfall trails in the UK, with the third place route right here in Greater Manchester.
And the majority of the top 10 are in the North West, easily accessible from Manchester.
The Malham Landscape trail in North Yorkshire has taken first place. The route is home to the Janet’s Foss waterfall, perfect for dogs to play and paddle to their heart’s content.
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The trail is 8km long and will take you around two and a half hours to complete.
In second place is Aira Force in the Lake District, which has some breathtaking views. It boasts vistas across Ullswater Lake with plenty of space for your dog to stretch their legs. This also takes two and a half hours to get round, and it’s worth the effort.
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Saddlworth Moor. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Then we come to our home turf. In third place we have Dovestone Reservoir, which is one of the many stunning walks in the Peak District. It’s located on the outskirts of Greater Manchester in Saddleworth, and is a very enjoyable day out.
On the walk you’ll be able to see spectacular views of the water and might even bump into some sheep. This walk is considered a challenging route which takes on average four hours and 30 minutes. So it’s not for the faint hearted!
Janet’s Foss waterfall along the Malham Cove trail. Credit: The Manc GroupMalham Cove. Credit: The Manc Group
Only an hour’s drive from certain points in Manchester is Malham Cove, a filming spot in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One. This hike also includes walking over unusual rock formations, so make sure you wear appropriate footwear as you don’t wanna be slipping through them. This route is dog friendly.
Another great hike which is also in the Peak District near Manchester is called ‘Lud’s Church.’ This walk consists of a chasm caused by a landslip; however, it really is beautiful, looking like something straight out of Lord of the Rings.
The top 10 most dog-friendly waterfall walks were chosen by dog gear specialists at Ruffwear, who analysed more than 200 routes.
Get your walking boots on and go hiking! There’re so many beautiful places to explore and your dogs will thank you for it too.
The top 10 dog-friendly waterfall walks
Malham Landscape Trail: Janet’s Foss, Gordale Scar, and Malham Cove, North Yorkshire – 8km
Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Circular, Cumbria – 6.9km
Dovestone Reservoir and Chew Reservoir Circular, Greater Manchester – 13.5km
Flash and Three Shires Head Circular, Staffordshire – 6km
Ingleton Waterfalls Circular, North Yorkshire – 6.8km
Coire Gabhail (The Lost Valley), Scottish Highlands – 4km
Buttermere Circular, Cumbria – 7.4km8
Ambleside to Stockghyll Force, Cumbria – 2.3km
Rydal Water and Rydal Mount Circular, Cumbria – 4.5km
Gradbach and Lud’s Church Circular, Derbyshire – 10.3km
Featured image: The Manc Group
Travel & Tourism
A popular staycation company is recruiting for a hot tub holiday tester
Daisy Jackson
The UK’s leading self-catering holiday brand is currently on the look-out for someone to test its hot tub holidays.
Look, it’s a hard job, but someone’s got to do it…
Hoseasons, which operates more than 29,000 places to stay in coastal and countryside settings throughout Britain, is now on the hunt for a Chief Relaxation Officer.
The new ‘CRO’ will be responsible for testing out some of the many Hoseasons hot tub holidays on offer around the UK.
The successful candidate will be tasked with going on five two-night hot tub breaks, with a plus one, and with all travel and food expenses covered.
And in return, they’ll just need to document their local holiday with ‘inspiring and engaging’ content that can be shared on the Hoseasons social media channels.
So no, it’s not a salaried role, but you will get to sample some of the best hot tub breaks around the UK, with a friend, in exchange for showing off your trip.
Hoseasons says you’ll ‘need to be serious about creating great content, passionate about UK holidays and – most importantly – love hot tub breaks!’
Hoseasons is recruiting a hot tub holiday tester. Credit: The Manc Group
Gemma Brown, general manager at Hoseasons, said: “Hoseasons has long been at the forefront of providing unforgettable hot tub experiences, and we’re now taking that legacy a step further by offering one lucky winner the chance to enjoy the ultimate series of hot tub getaways.
“As our Chief Relaxation Officer, they’ll explore some of the UK’s finest hot tub breaks, gaining insight into why we’re considered the leaders in crafting moments of true relaxation.
“With guests’ preferences evolving and the demand for indulgent getaways rising, we’re redefining what it means to unwind in style.”
Hoseasons says it’s seen a five percent increase in total bookings year-on-year in January.
The Chief Relaxation Officer will receive:
Five 2-night hot tub breaks at stunning Hoseasons locations
Travel expenses covered (up to £300)
Food expenses covered (up to £200)
An exclusive CRO title
To apply, you can submit an entry form and short video HERE.
Manchester has been named one of the UK’s top car theft ‘hotspots’
Emily Sergeant
Manchester has unfortunately been named one of the UK’s top car theft ‘hotspots’, according to a new analysis.
In recent months, Greater Manchester has been earning itself some rather impressive new titles, with wins across areas such as property prices, arts and culture, and so much more… but when you win some, it seems like you also lose some.
That’s because a data analysis of car theft statistics across the UK in 2024 has sadly seen Manchester named in the top 10 ‘hotspots’.
Although motor thefts were found to have decreased by 6% in the previous year, there was still a whopping 61,343 cars reported stolen to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in 2024, which marked the third-highest annual total in the past decade.
The number of car thefts in 2024 was actually more than twice the number recorded in 2015.
Manchester has been named one of the UK’s top car theft ‘hotspots’ / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Analysis of the data from This is Money and MailOnline, as shared by the RAC, highlighted that East London was the worst affected area in the UK, but Manchester wasn’t too far behind.
Manchester took the third spot on the top 10 list, with a total of 912 cars reported stolen in 2024 alone, while some of the other northern cities on the ranking include Leeds and Sheffield.
It comes as no surprise, however, that at the top of the list is the capital of London, with a shockingly-high 8,145 cars stolen last year.
Top 10 UK car theft ‘hotspots’ 2024
London – 8,145
Birmingham – 3,220
Manchester – 912
Leeds – 901
Sheffield – 899
Coventry – 862
Wolverhampton – 616
Leicester – 533
Walsall – 521
Bristol – 506
According to the analysis, there are several ways that criminals are choosing to steal cars nationwide, with one of the most popular being key cloning, where a thief creates a copy of a car’s key fob or key to gain access to the vehicle.
This technique is particularly common with modern cars that use keyless entry and push-to-start systems, which communicate with the car through radio signals.
The Manc -
3rd November 2023 
