Lakeside Country Park dog walk, Hampshire Once a gravel works this is now a 60 acre country park and home to a range of birds, insects and wild flowers. There are plenty of paths to follow, including a designated paw trail.
Shakerley Mere dog walk, Cheshire Easy access dog walk around a lake on a hard-surface path. Plenty of park benches and picnic tables.
Pettycur Beach, Scotland Lovely walk along the sand bank to the black rocks - takes 60 to 90 minutes. But check the tide times.
Lovely dog-friendly pub and dog walks near Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire With comfy sofas and tub chairs the bar is perfect for relaxing after a good legstretch with the dog in the nearby Ashridge Estate or enjoying a quiet pint with the pooch on the way home from work.
Ambleside dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Cumbria The Kings Arms, Hawkshead lies at the heart of the English Lakes in the beautiful vale of Esthwaite.
Remote Reservoir dog walk, Yorkshire Easy to follow circular path around the Reservoir. Dogs adore this mix of woodland, tracks and good sniffs. On a warm day, it's worth taking a map and sandwiches and making a day of it here.
Jervaulx Abbey dog walk, Yorkshire In an area a bit crowded with ruined abbeys, this one is wilder and far less curated than its more famous neighbours. You'll find seats in picturesque nooks, and a very tranquil atmosphere.
Sheerness country park dog walk, Kent Country park with plenty of wildlife interest, lake and marshy swamps. Jem loved it here, and there are lots of people with dogs.
Broadwell dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Gloucestershire Popular and busy village 'local' with paths and a village green for a dog to have a bounce and snuffle. The village is just off the Fosse Way (A429).
A340 near Basingtoke dog-friendly pub, Hampshire The "Small" bar is very comfortably furnished with leather sofas, wingback chairs and a gas fireplace perfect for a quiet drink. Dogs are permitted in this area, and children are not.
Dog-friendly pub offering good home-cooked grub, Bucks People and dog-friendly pub, offering a wide range of home-cooked food (inc. lots of veggie options) and a lovely garden. Also live music especially in the summer.
A465 dog walk near Aberdare, Wales This is a fabulous place to explore. The park is set in a glacial valley and is a glorious area of woodlands, lakes and pastureland, and the countryside is gorgeous.
