Forest dog walks near Penrith, Cumbria A very good local dog walk with no livestock and endless tracks to walk on. It is a working forest so be prepared to divert and avoid timber works.
Road to the Isles dog walk and dog-friendly cafe, Scotland If you find yourself waiting for a ferry to Skye, the small harbour town of Mallaig has dog-friendly cafes and is an interesting little place to wander around.
Dog walks by the Spey, Scotland A choice of woodland dog walks close to the pleasant small town of Grantown. It feels like a quietly buzzy place with a very friendly atmosphere.
Falls of Dochart dog walk, Scotland The Falls are exciting, especially after a lot of rain. Parking near them is almost impossible and so we've combined the dog walk with a view of the Falls to keep drivers calm and relaxed.
Loch Lomond parking and dog-friendly cafe, Scotland A convenient stop for a dog comfort break, with a cafe and the chance to hop onto a short cruise on Loch Lomond if you're in the mood.
Innerleithen dog walks and swimming, Scotland An informal river path on the banks of the River Tweed. Lots of dog swimming opportunities and a lovely place to visit.
Dalbeattie woodland dog walks, Scotland A forest walk very close to the town centre and ideal for dog walking. The trees provide cover from both sun and rain so stopping here is a good choice.
Weetslade Country Park, Tyne and Wear A young country park, created from the site of a colliery. Now it's a wildlife haven near Newcastle with growing populations of birds and woodland.
Nature reserve and remote dog-friendly beach, Cumbria Interesting place for a dog walk across an area used by the Romans as a military cemetery.
Claughton dog-friendly hotel and bar, Lancashire It's easy to spot this very distinctive building from the road. Inside you'll find a very dog-friendly establishment with dog-friendly B&B rooms too.
High Peak dog walks and dog-friendly inn with camping, Derbyshire This could be the perfect place to experience some of the more accessible parts of the High Peak, with a warm and dog-loving pub to come back to.
Dog-friendly pub with history near Carlisle, Cumbria The dog-friendly pub here is defended by Edward 1st who died of a ghastly tummy upset while trying to invade Scotland. As kingly demises go, it's not very glorious.
