A6 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Cheshire An easy place to take a break on the A6 with a choice of refreshments in a dog-friendly pub or just a relaxing walk from a car park near a church.
Canal or old railway dog walk and dog-friendly pub near the A6, Cheshire A fine place to take a break from driving and discover some dog walking magic, with a fine dog-friendly pub as well.
Riverside Park dog walk with swimming, Derbyshire Really pretty dog walking spot, with a broad path beside the river and small doggie beaches along the way.
New Mills Mousley Bottom dog walk (via Millenium Walkway), Derbyshire Dog walk 2 miles (1 – 1.5 hours), steep and muddy in places. No stiles or sheep. Brief sections on quiet road.
New Mills dog walk in the High Peak, Derbyshire Interesting dog walk on a former railway line between New Mills and Hayfield. You can get lots more info about the railway in the Heritage Centre at New Mills.
Good off-lead space just off the A6, Leicestershire This walk is great for a leg stretch and run around, and is only a few minutes away from the A6.
Black Rocks dog walk near Cromford, Derbyshire This walk is near to the heritage sites at Cromford and Matlock. You'll get a feel for the grittiness of the area, as well as some fine views on a good day.
Bakewell dog-friendly pub, Derbyshire Easy to find dog-friendly pub, right by the Tourist Info Office in Bakewell. On busy days and weekend lunch times in summer it can get full so it's worth getting in early.
Allestree local dog walks, Derbyshire Woodland walking for dogs, and a cheerful community of dog walkers too.
A6 short dog walk near Loughborough, Leicestershire A short but sweet walk around a lake close to the centre of Loughborough. It was once a claypit and brickworks that supplied the bricks to build St Pancras station in London.
Alvaston Park local dog walk, Derbyshire Pleasant dog walk place if you live locally, otherwise there's an unhelpful lack of facilities.