M65 Junction 3 dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Lancashire Junction 3 Easy-going dog walk to the reservoir, and lots of fresh air to liven the dog up from the car. Afterwards, well-behaved dogs are welcome inside the pub, and the food is delicious.
A84 exit 25 dog walks in the Forest, France Junction 25 Lovely place to take a break, with endless walkies space in the forest and a small town nearby for provisions. If you're staying in the area this is one to come back to for a longer walk.
Queen's hill country park, Norfolk A small route around some water on the right side of the road, if you cross the road there is a woodland path, the woodland walk is a dead end with a bench at the end.
Lynford stag walk, just off A134, Norfolk Lynford stag has a free car park and has plenty of thetford forest to wander through, there are a variety of picknick benches on site near the carpark.
Lochcarron dog-friendly cafe, Scotland We had high hopes for a dog swim in the loch here, but access wasn't easy so we had a fine cup of coffee in the cafe and aimed elsewhere for the walkies.
Hilltop dog walk with a superb view, Shropshire Doggie delight of a scamper, zoom and sniff on a wide open stretch of hilltop. Expect massive views over most of Shropshire towards Wenlock Edge. This is glorious dog walking on a clear day.
Quaint old-school tourist town and walks, Northumberland Busy seaside resort with loads of fish and chip shops, and everything you need for a traditional bucket 'n spade holiday - including lettered rock.
A visit to Hexham with the dog, Northumberland Avoid this one in peak tourist season, but definitely try for a stop here at quieter times of the year. The town has plenty of dog-friendly shops and a surprisingly large park just behind the centre.
A dogwalk with no stiles or livestock near Haltwhistle, Northumberland An enjoyable stroll with the dog along a former railway track that's now a bright and colourful wildlife corridor.
A61 Dog-friendly roadside inn with B&B and short dog walk, North Yorkshire A handy dog-friendly inn with a short dog walk and very easy access from the main road as well as dog-friendly B&B rooms. Long opening hours make this a reliable pitstop for families.
Dog walk on the Common near Norwich, Norfolk A welcome oasis of calm off the A140 close to Norwich. Expect to meet plenty of local dog walkers.
A14 outdoor gym, with dog-friendly pub, Suffolk If driver and dog are short on a leg stretch, this is a great place to stop and not too far from the A14.