A246 accessible dog walk in Effingham Forest, Surrey One of the few places in Effingham Forest where car parking is permitted, and this is an easy access route. It's not a hard surface which could be an issue after a lot of wet weather.
A46 Village pub with Cotswold charm and dog walks, Gloucestershire A simply gorgeous Cotswold village pub surrounded by walks and picture-perfect countryside. Absolutely perfect for families and dogs, and it's well worth planning a stop here on your journey.
A456 Forest dog walks, cafe and doggie shower, Worcestershire A real paw-stretcher of a walk in Forestry Commission woodland near Bewdley.
A34 lakeside dog walk near Congleton, Cheshire A former sand quarry which has now been transformed into a lake and country park. It's really popular with local dog walkers.
Canal walk very close to Watford Gap Southbound services, Northamptonshire Watford Gap The noisy M1 runs parallel to this canal, which you can easily walk to in a few minutes from the Southbound services. But your canine friend can be safely off lead here!
Buxton dog walk, Derbyshire Dogs love this country park on the outskirts of Buxton. It's a handy place for local dog-walkers, as well as being a safe and easy walking option if you're staying in the area.
Fully accessible dog walks near Wilmslow, Cheshire Excellent walkies spot for all the family, and fully accessible too. We were here on a baking hot day and really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and happy feel to the place.
Country dog walk, pubs and access to a dog-friendly beach at low tide only, Wales Llangranog is a popular and often over-crowded small pebble and sand beach, with 2 pubs and a couple of cafes almost on the beach.
A396 Popular lakeside dog walk and cafe, Somerset Popular family and dog-friendly place to take a driving break. Or head for the nearby campsite for a longer stay.
Reservoir country trails dog walk, Wales Outstanding walks in a fabulous mid-Wales setting. The dam is the obvious attraction and you'll find a number of well-signed trails from the car park.
Riverside Nature Reserve, Scotland Super views over the Tay estuary. While on most of the reserve dogs should be kept on the lead, there is a field reserved for letting dogs run.
Dog walk and dog-friendly beach near Mathry, Pembrokeshire, Wales Dogs allowed all year round. This is a fascinating beach, where you can see traces of a prehistoric forest at low tide. Access is only on foot.
