M6 Jct 36 A wander around the Estate grounds, dog walk and cafe, Cumbria Junction 36 Generous stately grounds where dogs are welcome and it's usually fairly quiet once you're away from the main car park and facilities. Watch out for some evil speed humps on the way in, even at 5mph.
M5 Junction 4 Waseley Hills dog walks and cafe, Worcestershire Junction 4 Clear open landscape to enjoy here, including the source of the River Rea. The view from the top of the hill is sensational, and definitely worth the climb.
M6 Junction 22 - a quiet linear park, Cheshire Junction 22 This is a gem of a dog walk as well as an inspired piece of urban regeneration. The park is linear because it used to be a railway line serving Wigan and Glazebrook.
M40 Junction 15 dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Warwickshire Junction 15 Big open space for dogs to stretch their legs. Just pawfect for letting the dog have a really good run before you go to take a look at the pretty and historic county town of Warwick.
M74 Jct 15 Forest dog walks, Scotland Junction 15 A remote forest dog walk on well-signed paths. We found a short route and also a much longer section of forest paths where dogs can run free and enjoy the freedom of the forest.
M42 Junction 9 Kingsbury Water Park, Warwickshire Junction 9 A wonderful opportunity for dogs to race around over meadows, or just chill out on the grass in this well-planned and popular water park. Children are well catered for too.
A26 exit 8 dog walk in Bourlon, France Junction 8 This walk starts at a small, and impeccably maintained, memorial to Canadian soldiers from WW1 and then follows a forest path where dogs are able to run off lead.
Forest park dog walk near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Junction 28 Once a colliery spoil tip, now this is a dog walker delight. The area has been re-developed as a community green space and is popular with dog owners and families.
M1 Junction 29 Lady Spencer's dog-walk with cafe or inn, Derbyshire Junction 29 There's plenty to see on this dog walk in the wooded grounds of two ruined husks of former aristocratic glory. Both belonged to Bess of Hardwick, a very material girl indeed.
National Forest dog walk near Ratby and dog-friendly pub, Leicestershire Junction 21a A really delightful woodland walk for the dog, and then afterwards the nearby dog-friendly pub is welcoming and friendly.
Reservoir dog walk, Leicestershire Junction 22 Calm and cooling spot for a dog walk - and no chance of getting lost.
Shevington local dog walk, Lancashire Junction 27 This is a short walk that's a favourite with local dog walkers, who seem to be a happy and chatty bunch. You can get here from the M6 Junction 27 but there are no facilities.
