Lake District dog walk and dog-friendly B&B, Cumbria Enter the world of Beatrix Potter and enjoy a walk with Peter Rabbit between two lakes from a dog-friendly and welcoming inn with dog-friendly B&B. Always popular, so best to plan to avoid the crowds.
Dog walk near Ruthin, Wales Enormous expanse of pine forest (more than 900 acres), rough boggy ground and some well made paths in one of the least populated parts of the country. It's a dogs' delight!
Riverside dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Derbyshire This 3 mile walk starts in a village near Bakewell with a marvellously dog friendly hotel/pub. There's plenty of easy walking and also industrial history to see along the way.
M18 Junction 6 Waterside dog walk, South Yorkshire Junction 6 Visit the village where Thomas Crapper (populiser of the flush WC) was born, and enjoy a dog walk along the banks of the Don. It's very atmospheric and interesting.
Pendragon doggiestop near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria The castle here is said to be the home of Uther Pendragon of Camelot fame.
Whitsand dog-friendly beach and walk, Cornwall Dogs allowed on the beach all year round. Check the tide tables before you go as there's no beach at high tide.
Mabie Forest dog walk and dog-friendly hotel, Scotland Plenty of outdoor stuff going on here, with enough space for everything. But don't stray onto the mountain bike circuits!
Thurstaston Beach dog-friendly beach, Merseyside Long walks along beach in two directions with sands and clay cliffs. Tidal river and when the tide is in there's not so much space for walking. Dogs allowed at any time of day and all year round.
A31 exit 4 doggiestop near Arcelot, France Junction 4 Dijon-Est Sometimes you find a little place that is absolutely gorgeous, for no particular reason.
Fab forest dog walks, Cheshire Dog walking heaven in the forest, with 5 trails to choose from as well as plenty of space to strike out on your own. The forest is a wonderful walking spot at any time of the year.
M62 Junction 22 dog walk Saddleworth Moor, Lancashire Junction 22 This is doggy dashing paradise on a section of the Pennine Way long distance footpath. Despite the lack of facilities for drivers, for active dogs this really is as good as it gets.