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!
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.
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.
Circular dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Salisbury, Wiltshire A dining pub with great food and a pleasant welcome for people and dogs. Plus a circular walk or shorter options and no stiles or sheep.
M40 Junction 11 dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Oxfordshire Junction 11 A relaxing stroll with the dog along the Oxford Canal through the Cherwell Valley. It starts from a delightful Oxfordshire village - famous for the Fairport Convention festival.
M5 Junction 19 dog walk with a cafe near Nailsea, Somerset Junction 19 In the winter months especially this is a fine place for a dog walk, and there's plenty of scamper space for dogs to be off-lead in fields with no livestock.