Formby dog-friendly beach near Liverpool, Lancashire Formby Beach is ideal for families, with a large car park, picnic areas and waymarked paths to the beach, dunes and woods. Dog loved it on the beach.
Ganavan dog-friendly beach near Oban, Scotland Dog friendly sand and shingle beach just by Oban town. Ideal for a doggy leg stretch before you take the ferry to one of the islands, or just for a swim and a walk around the coastline.
Wistow Rural Centre - dog-friendly shopping, Leicestershire Small, friendly collection of shops and a cafe. Dogs are welcome in most of the shops and you'll find some quirky and interesting pieces, ideal for gifts or just to spoil yourself.
Chelmorton dog-friendly pub with dog walks, Derbyshire Dog friendly pub in Chelmorton, Derbyshire. Friendly and welcoming pub and there are lots of walks nearby.
A5 north of Coventry dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Warwickshire Marvellous dog-friendly pub and well worth making a detour for. Jem loves it here because they have carpet, and he can get really comfortable for a snooze.
Rudyard Reservoir dog walk, near Leek, Staffordshire The route circumnavigates the lake with lovely views across and along it, and sailing dinghys making a beautiful tranquil picture.
Pepper Woods dog walk near Belbroughton, Worcestershire Woodland Trust look after this remaining fragment of the old Feckenham hunting forest. The trails are easy to follow and well looked after.
Farley Mount Country Park dog walks, Hampshire A large country park close to Winchester, with a good mix of forest land and downs.
Pembrey dog walk near Llanelli, Wales A sand-dune forest sounds pretty amazing - and it is a totally unique environment here. No sheep - and it's even nice in the rain. Brilliant for families.
Castle dog walks near Yarpole, Herefordshire National Trust castle and parkland - so lovely home-made cakes are guaranteed! A definite family pleaser, with a play castle for kids near the tea rooms and loads of bounding space for dogs.
Harlech dog-friendly bar/hotel, Wales Lovely little newly refurbished bar/restaurant/hotel. Very dog-friendly place where you and your four legged friends are welcomed warmly by staff and owners.
Great Orme dog walk near Llandudno, Clwyd, Wales A well-known headland jutting out into the sea which offers big views over Anglesey to Liverpool Bay. Lots of signed walks and grassy paths to for dogs and people to follow in this peaceful place.