Ripon Canal dog walk, North Yorkshire Junction 49 A dog walk that starts in the middle of town and goes to the race course. Just the job for taking a breather from shopping! One of the Canal and River Trust's dog walks along the towpath.
M20 J2 country park dog walk, Kent Junction 2 This is a calm place for a dog walk and driving break from the M20 Jct 2, or the M26 Jct 2. There's plenty to keep the kids busy, or for just a peaceful potter with the pooch.
A31 exit 6 dog walk near Auberive, France Junction 6 This is one of our favourite stops - with a fabulous forest off-lead walk for the dog, and then just a few miles down the road there's a village with an excellent restaurant and an old abbey to admire...
Ferry Meadows dog walk near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Junction 17 A wonderful place to visit at any time of year, and perfect for dog-walkers. This is a lovely expanse of greenery with loads of meadows, lakes and trees to sniff around.
M1 Junction 12 dog walk, Bedfordshire Junction 12 This walks starts at one of the highest points in Bedfordshire, within the Chilterns' Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are stunning views over the county and the Sharpenhoe Clappers.
A26 exit 14 Aisnes canal dog walk, France Junction 14 If you're a canal fan, then this walk is full of interest and dogs will love it too. It's a towpath walk alongside a stretch of the Aisnes canal and just fabulous!
Welford dog walk with pub and tea-rooms, Northamptonshire Junction 1 Handy combo of dog walk, dog-friendly pub, tea rooms and just a few miles from the A14.
Stratford-upon-Avon Doggie Lido, Warwickshire If your dog loves to swim and splash, this is a great place to come in the summer. The bend on the River Avon was, once upon a time, a natural open-air lido for the residents of Stratford.
A9 dog walk in Dunblane, Scotland Lovely riverside walk around edge of Public Park. Ideal if you want nice scenery but don't want to be too far from civilisation.
Dumsey Meadow local dog walk, Surrey Junction 11 Wander through the idyllic Dumsey Meadow and this leads to a pathway alongside the river.
A55 dog walk near Llandudno Junction, Clwyd, Wales Junction 19 Glanconwy Corner If you and the dog need a break from the A55 / A470 this relaxing woodland with easy to follow paths is ideal.
Welcombe Hills dog walk near Stratford, Warwickshire Absolutely the best place to get a panoramic view of 'Shakespeare' country, and lots of space for dogs to run, roll and sniff.