Forest dog walk and nature reserve near Kielder, Northumberland This is a quiet and tranquil part of the forest and is designated as a nature reserve. Dogs are welcome but should not be chasing wildlife, especially the red squirrels.
Trentham Gardens and park, Staffordshire Very active park and woodland gardens, ideal for family visits even though the rules demand that dogs are on-lead, even in the woods.
Hornchurch Country Park dog walks, Essex Plenty of history in this country park - from pre-Roman times to a former RAF base. Now it's a tranquil spot and popular with local dog walkers.
Hainault Forest dog walks, Essex There are marked trails through this gorgeous country park, which attracts many dog walkers all year round. Plenty of space for zooming and socialising.
Traeth Llyfn dog-friendly beach, Wales Remote but impressive sandy beach where dogs are allowed all year round.
Wimbledon Common dog walks, Greater London One of South London's biggest open spaces. Popular with dog walkers, horse-riders and everything active.
Jervaulx Abbey dog walk, North Yorkshire In an area a bit crowded with ruined abbeys, this one is wilder and far less curated than its more famous neighbours. You'll find seats in picturesque nooks, and a very tranquil atmosphere.
Mullion Cove dog-friendly, Cornwall Dogs are allowed on the beach at low tide. At high tide the beach is entirely covered in water.
Bedfont Lakes, Greater London An award winning country park very close to Heathrow, with lakes and rolling meadows. Hard to imagine it was once a waste tip.
Bushy Royal Park dog walks, Surrey Over 1,000 acres of green space for Londoners to re-oxygenate. The park is divided into different sections, and the most attractive for dogs is the Woodland Gardens area which runs down to the river.
Mintlaw dog walk, Scotland A glorious green space with plenty of ground for dogs to romp around. Either walking around the grounds or messing around in the dog play area, there's no better place for a hound to let off steam.
