Easy-access route to Blea Tarn, Cumbria The country lane to the car park is narrow, twisty and hilly. It does enable access to the tarn for all and joins up with the path from the nearby NT campsite.
A456 Forest dog walks, cafe and doggie shower, Worcestershire A real paw-stretcher of a walk in Forestry Commission woodland near Bewdley.
Falling down a Mountain Cafe, Scotland A lovely small cafe where dogs are welcome and the coffee is good. It's a pretty courtyard to sit in the sun and bask in the warmth. It's well placed for a break on the route from Edinburgh to Skye.
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.
Parc Slip nature reserve, Wales A nature reserve and popular dog walking spot not far from the M4 Jct36. The reserve is over a former colliery, where a gas explosion became a major disaster in 1892.
A429 Take a stroll with the dog in The Slaughters, Gloucestershire One of the most picture perfect villages in the North Cotswolds, with a lovely walk for the dog and a family and dog-friendly hotel for refreshments and even an overnight stay if you can't bear to...
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.
Tantallon Castle visit with the dog, Scotland A good ruin with a view always makes a good stop for kids of all ages and dogs too. This castle has all sorts of gruesome features to delight the bloodthirsty.
Doggie day out at a country estate, Essex Very pleasant place to visit and ideal if you live locally and have a members' pass. It's worth spending several hours here to get your money's worth if you just buy a visitor pass.
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.
Craigieburn forest dog walk, Scotland An ideal dog walk for less sociable pooches as you're unlikely to meet other dog walkers.
Yaverland dog-friendly Beach, Isle of Wight A great beach for letting your dog run free, with cliffs one side and the sea on the other.
