Castle dog walk on Anglesey, Wales One of the greatest medieval castles and a marvellous place to explore. Dogs are very welcome at ground level.
Doggie swimming spot near Cleator, Cumbria Wow - this is like an infinity pool for doggie swimmers, and what an amazing backdrop too. Any dog who enjoys his wild swimming will be thrilled with an outing here.
Coastal Cumbria with dog-friendly hotel, walks and a castle, Cumbria A real hidden gem just outside the national park and there's plenty to do here and no crowds.
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!
Historic country inn near Craven Arms, Shropshire An overnight favourite of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin, this pub claims to be the oldest in Shropshire. Happily the menu and service is fully up-to-date.
Quiet dog walk with views near Bridgnorth, Shropshire An easy walk with no livestock to worry about and just one path through the bracken. Ideal for a quiet stroll with the dog in a little-frequented beauty spot.
A rural walk and country pub, Herefordshire A gorgeous part of Herefordshire to take a break and just enjoy the fresh air and scents and sounds of nature.
Half-a-hill dog walk and fab view, Shropshire What a strange place, half the hill is missing! The remaining half is part of the Shropshire Hill AONB.
The Ruins of Castle Mortimer and a gastro pub, Herefordshire Once the stronghold of the Mortimer family, the village now has fallen back to rural life and the castle ruins are great for kids and dogs to explore.
A dog walk from Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria A glorious stride out with the dog with some fabulous views over the countryside on a clear day.
Woodland dog walk with swimming, Lancashire Excellent dog walking woodland, and every car in the car park had an enthusiastic dog on board. The pup loved it here and happily dived from woodland to river and around again.
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.
