Trans-pennine trail off the Woodhead Pass, Derbyshire An easy-going path on the trans-pennine trail where it feels as if you have the hills to yourself and the dog.
Huge dog-friendly beach near Warkworth, Northumberland One more massive and dog-friendly beach in Northumberland. This is really the county of dogs' delight.
A689 Dog-friendly heritage train and riverside walkies, Cumbria First up, you need to plan the train trip and not just rock up. Seats get booked up fast. Dogs are welcome and on a sunny day it's a nice ride.
Grassholme Reservoir dog walk, County Durham A very secluded spot which is ideal for dogs who prefer their own space. It's a long bumpy lane to get there.
Dog walk and dog-friendly cafe and pubs in Teesdale, County Durham A bustling and traditional Teesdale town with dog-friendly cafe and pubs, and small independent shops. It feels a bit like a film set, but this small town is delightfully real and well worth a visit.
Picnic Area and historic Toll Bridge, North Yorkshire An eighteenth century toll bridge, still carrying traffic after all these years. The wooden slats make a racket only if you're driving too fast!
Easy access dog walk with sculptures near Horncastle, Lincolnshire A section of the easy-access path between Horncastle and Woodhall Spa. It's a great path for dog-walking, and you cannot possibly get lost!
A165 Lighthouse, clifftop path and telescope, East Yorkshire A mega-popular weekend leisure spot at the end of a peninsula with a dog-friendly cafe and tiny beach. Telescope and topograph for keen sea-spotters.
Wolds village circular dog walk, Lincolnshire A quiet and gentle dog walk over fields and marshes. Best on a summer day after a few weeks without rain!
Long dog walk on a medieval route, Northumberland A really good, long dog walk that's worth checking out if you are staying nearby. The dog-friendly and welcoming rural pub where drovers used to halt seems to be for sale (2024).
Tea rooms and collectibles, Essex Interesting combination of vintage tea rooms, collectibles barn and a dog-friendly garden. And a great dog walk on the Essex Way too.
Southey Wood forest walk in the steps of John Clare, Cambridgeshire Not far from the A1 you'll find quiet and tranquil woodland walking here on forestry paths. It's a real bolthole from the thunder of the "Great North Road".