Hycemoor dog-friendly beach, Cumbria A massive sandy beach with a number of large rockpools to entertain kids of all ages at low tide. Dogs have literally miles of running space and it is never crowded here.
A beach walk and take-away cafe, Lancashire A really popular dog walking and paddling spot where the beach is made of tough grass. Loads of doggie fun!
Dog-friendly country inn between Ludlow and Stourport, Shropshire Country inn with dog-friendly rooms and a pleasant country walk from the door. It's a handy place to stop if you're looking for a weekend lunch on the way from the West Midlands to mid-Wales.
Dog walk using paths of the biggest mass trespass, and not where you expect, Lancashire This was a surprise - we were expecting a pretty lagoon of scenic delight. But the lagoon had almost no water in it, apparently for 'safety concerns'.
A dog walk with a pie and a pint, Lancashire A dog-friendly village inn to take a break from a long drive, or to stay for a weekend. A dog walk from the door gives you a glimpse at life in this outstandingly pretty village.
Waterfalls walk with the dog on the Pennine Bridleway, North Yorkshire This is a lovely tiny village where it's easy to get onto the Pennine Bridleway for a satisfying yomp with the dog. Expect waterfalls and chatty locals.
Fine dining in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire A chance to experience some superb dining in a pretty inn within the Forest of Bowland. Dogs get a fine welcome too.
A pretty village with tea room and gentle dog walk, Lancashire Picture perfect village that looks as if it belongs in the Cotswolds! Tea room in summer and a lovely walk over lush grassy fields.
Coastal dog walk near Bardsea, Cumbria If you want to get away from it all, this is the place to go. It looks like a film set from a dystopian future which is marvellous for a pensive sort of dog walk.
A49 dog-friendly thatched inn near Church Stretton, Shropshire A busy, thatched country inn right on the A49. Once inside the bar the cut-throat racetrack of the A49 is quickly forgotten.
Country park dog walks near Stoke, Staffordshire One of our favourite dog walks in the area, with shady woodland and a lake and a background of chattering birds. It's a delight and very soothing.
Old mines country park dog walks, South Yorkshire A new country park in the making, set on the footprint of the old Monkton colliery. Already the footpaths are well laid out and nature is settling back and making the landscape live again.
