Alkrington Woods
Over 120 acres of mature woodland in Rhodes, once part of the Alkrington Hall estate, with the River Irk along its lower edge.
Middleton dog walking
Proper walks.
Just up the road.
Just up the road.
Dog walking in Middleton
Middleton dog walks with James: collected from your door, out for a proper walk and brought home again, solo or in a small group.
Join the Middleton walking waiting listFrom Heywood to Middleton
A familiar face, just up the road.
The Dog Geezer is based in Heywood, a short drive from Middleton. James collects your dog, takes them out for a proper walk and brings them home, so your day carries on as normal.
£12 for 30 minutes, £19 for an hour, £100 for a full day. Solo or group walks of up to four dogs, same price. Collection and drop-off included.
Fully insured and DBS-checked. Six years running Hareshill Boarding Kennels means James has handled every breed and temperament, including dogs nobody else could walk. Meet James.
Meet Rogue. James’s own six-year-old Belgian Malinois, and the dog in the photos on this site. She’s good with every kind of dog and helps James work with anxious, nervous and aggressive dogs.
What a Middleton walk looks like
- Length: 30 minutes, 1 hour or a full day. You choose.
- Price: £12, £19 or £100. Solo and group walks cost the same.
- Solo or group: Solo walks, or small groups of up to four dogs. Reactive dogs always walk solo.
- Collection: James collects your dog from home in Middleton and brings them back, at no extra charge.
- Where: A Middleton wood, park or towpath chosen to suit your dog.
Where we might walk
Dog walks around Middleton.
A few of the places we’d use for Middleton walks. There’s good woodland close by, which suits dogs who prefer fewer distractions, and more room further out for dogs who love to explore. James picks the place to suit your dog.
Hopwood Woods
Peaceful woodland off Rochdale Road in Hopwood, with informal paths and plenty of birds. Good for dogs who prefer fewer distractions.
Jubilee Park
A Green Flag park on New Lane in the town’s conservation area, between the library and St Leonard’s Church. Good for a steady half-hour.
Tandle Hill Country Park
About 110 acres of beech woodland and open grass on the edge of Royton, with a steep climb to wide views. Room for a longer walk.
Rochdale Canal
Flat towpath walking from Mills Hill. An easy, level walk for older dogs or a steady half-hour.
Where we walk depends on your dog and the conditions on the day.
How it works
Send your Middleton postcode.
Tell James your postcode, your dog and the days you need.
Check the fit.
James talks through your dog’s temperament, solo or group walks and availability.
Agree the routine.
A clear plan and price before anything is booked. There is no pressure to book.
Before you enquire
Dog walking in Middleton: a few useful details.
Do you walk dogs in Middleton?
Yes. The Dog Geezer is based in Heywood, a short drive from Middleton, and walks dogs across Middleton. Send your postcode and James will check availability for your area.
Which parts of Middleton do you cover?
Middleton town centre, Alkrington, Rhodes, Mills Hill, Langley, Boarshaw and Hopwood, among others. Send your postcode and James will let you know.
How much is a dog walk in Middleton?
£12 for 30 minutes, £19 for an hour and £100 for a full day. Solo and group walks cost the same, and collection is included.
Do you collect my dog from home in Middleton?
Yes. James collects your dog from home and brings them back after the walk, at no extra charge.
Where do you walk dogs in Middleton?
It depends on your dog. Places include Alkrington Woods, Hopwood Woods, Jubilee Park, Tandle Hill Country Park and the Rochdale Canal towpath.
Will my dog be walked with other dogs?
Only if you’d like and your dog suits it. Groups are never bigger than four dogs, and reactive dogs always walk solo.
Can you walk reactive dogs?
Yes. James specialises in reactive and aggressive dogs, including dogs with a bite history and dogs nobody else can walk. He has handled difficult dogs every day for six years at Hareshill Boarding Kennels, helped by Rogue, his six-year-old Belgian Malinois, who is good with all dogs. Reactive dogs are always walked solo.
Are you insured?
Yes. James is fully insured and DBS-checked, and has run Hareshill Boarding Kennels in Heywood for six years.
Can I book a Middleton dog walk straight away?
Not yet. Middleton walking enquiries join the waiting list, and James checks availability and suitability before agreeing a next step. An enquiry is not a confirmed booking.
Ready when your dog is
Join the Middleton walking waiting list.
Tell James about your dog and your Middleton postcode below. The first chat is free. Prefer to talk? Call James on 07305 634229 or email James.