Dog friendly cafe and forest walks just off A9 northbound, Scotland Even though the car park is directly off the A9 northbound, after just a few paces along the path, you would never know you're anywhere near a main road.
A82 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Loch Lomond, Scotland Popular with walkers, and close to some lovely dog walks. The Drovers was bought by an Edinburgh pubco (2022) and details may have changed since then. They are definitely still dog-friendly.
Motherwell dog walk, Scotland Junction 6 Part of a bird sanctuary called Barons Haugh. There is a Japanese garden and it also has the oldest living thing in Lanarkshire - the Covenanters Oak, which is 800 years old.
Lovely dog walk with trees, a river and 2 lakes, Hertfordshire Junction 17 Free parking welcomes you to the Aquadrome. Just across the way is the lovely "Cafe In the Park" but sadly dogs aren't allowed inside.
M62 Junction 11 Birchwood Forest Park dog walk, Cheshire Junction 11 Located just 2 miles from j 11 m62 a picturesque oasis on the outskirts of Warringtons Risley/Birchwood business and science parks.
Lee-on-the-Solent dog friendly beach, Hampshire Gravel beach with accessible footpath. Excellent for a fish and chips lunch while the dog enjoys a dip!
Hengistbury Head dog-friendly beach, Dorset Fab walking over the headland, and also on the beaches. Dog friendly all year, under control as it's a nature reserve.
Bramblebush dog-friendly beach, Dorset Bramblebush Bay has some nice grassy picnic areas, and free parking along the roadside. Finding a parking space can be exciting on hot weekend days.
Reighton Sands dog-friendly beach, North Yorkshire Enormous sandy beach, with no dog restrictions. Brilliant!
A55 dog walk near Llandudno Junction, Clwyd, Wales Junction 19 Glanconwy Corner If you and the dog need a break from the A55 / A470 this relaxing woodland with easy to follow paths is ideal.
A26 Aire le Reveillon dog stop between Jct 5 and 6, France Le Reveillon / La Grande Bucaille The Aire de Repose that appear every 20km or so - and always have WCs and usually picnic tables - are a real bonus of the French motorway system.
Cafe, farm shop and a battlefield walk, Shropshire An excellent farm shop, cafe and children's play area next to the big, flat, open space where Henry IV (England) beat Henry 'Hotspur' Percy (Northumberland Rebels) away at Shrewsbury.