A Boxing Day walk is the perfect opportunity to get some quality time outdoors and in some cases, ramble off some Christmas calories. 

And we have picked our top four family and dog-friendly walks in Bury. 

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Holcombe Hill & Peel Tower 

With Peel Tower open today from 12pm to 3pm, a hike up the hill may be one to consider for your boxing day walk.  

Offering spectacular views of Ramsbottom, Bury and even Manchester, the circular walk includes woodland, farmland and potentially livestock meaning at certain points of the walk, dogs will have to be kept under control/ on a lead. 

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Tickets to climb the 148 steps up the tower cost £2 per adult, £4 for a family of up to four and £1 for children over 65s.  

The walk can also be finished with a stroll back down and through Ramsbottom town centre.  

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Redisher Woods 

Rather than a stroll through the town, those wanting to extend their walks further can pop down to Redisher Wood at the base of Holcombe Hill. 

With 14 hectares, it is one of the best ancient woodland sites in Bury and home to a number of important bird communities. 

The path has a number of trails that lead to different areas, with one that will lead you northwest to Simon's Lodge, one which has a waterfall and another that passes the old Krypton Factor.

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Burrs Country Park 

A popular dog-walking hot-spot, the country park on Woodhill Road is located alongside the River Irwell and a mile from Bury town centre. 

With the much-loved Lampost Café opening its doors from 10am to 3pm today, meaning a walk around Burrs Country Park could be accompanied by butties, bratwurst, drinks and cakes

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The East Lancashire Railway runs through the park, which is also a campsite, and part of the Irwell Sculpture Trail which runs from Salford to the West Pennine Moors. 

The River Irwell also provides opportunities for visitors to try kayaking, raft building and climbing, however, these must be pre-booked at the Burrs Activity Centre.  

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Kirklees Trail/Tottington Lines 

The Kirklees Trail is the former railway line that linked Greenmount and Tottington to Bury town centre. 

The trail can be started from the Tottington bus terminus, and it is the main route through the Kirklees Valley Local Nature Reserve. 

There are local sculpture characters at the southern end of the viaduct carrying the trail over Kirklees Brook at Woolfold. 

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The trail is popular with walkers, cyclists and runners and is lined with trees and benches along the way. 

Unfortunately, The Little Leopard Coffee is closed today but re-opens at 9.45 tomorrow, December 27.  

Let us know if you will be trying any of these and comment below with any other recommendations.