A79 dog-friendly beach in Prestwick, Scotland Vast beach that's very popular with local dogwalkers - especially as nearby Troon beach has a dog ban from May to September.
Bedfont Lakes, Greater London An award winning country park very close to Heathrow, with lakes and rolling meadows. Hard to imagine it was once a waste tip.
Allean Woods dog walk near Pitlochry, Scotland Serene forest walking spot, with views over Loch Tummel. Look out for the 8th century hill fort, somehow not smothered by conifers.
Sheldon Park dog walk, West Midlands Quaint country park with a working show farm, and 300 acres of old countryside. It's hard to believe that the end of the runway at B'ham airport forms the edge of the park - until a plane takes off.
Babbs Mill dog walk, West Midlands Babbs Mill park lies on the Cole Valley, and includes a lake (much loved by Canada geese) and a good space for a 30-40 minute dog walk.
Roe Valley Country Park dog walk, NI A former linen manufacturing centre, now a country park. It was also the first site for Ulster's hydro-electric power.
Whitewell dog-friendly inn and dog walks, Lancashire Fabulous surroundings, dog-friendly and immensely welcoming establishment near Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley.
Douai short dog walk, France Lovely tree-filled park - created in the late 19th century in the place where the old town fortifications used to stand. Dogs need to be on leads here.
Traigh na Beirigh dog-friendly beach on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland A striking, long, white, shell-strewn beach. Dogs allowed.
