Riverside dog walk with swimming, Lancashire A perfect walk for sociable dogs, with soft lush grass, doggie beaches by the river and swimming. Always check the river levels before letting your dog in the water.
Canalside dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Earby, Lancashire A quiet backwater by the canal where dogs can run free on the towpath. The dog-friendly pub is currently open only at weekends.
Woodland walkies with many different paths, Cumbria A wonderful woodland walkies for dogs, and with lots of different paths to explore.
Coastal dog walk near Bardsea, Cumbria If you want to get away from it all, this is the place to go. It looks like a film set from a dystopian future which is marvellous for a pensive sort of dog walk.
A dog walk to the top of Breidden Hill and down again, Wales A long uphill trek to the top of the hill will reward you with a huge view (apart from the basalt quarry below) and a definite sense of achievement.
Woodland dog walk near Cheadle, Staffordshire A quiet and atmospheric woodland walk with a feast of bluebells in spring, and very few people around.
Old mines country park dog walks, South Yorkshire A new country park in the making, set on the footprint of the old Monkton colliery. Already the footpaths are well laid out and nature is settling back and making the landscape live again.
A pretty village and dog walk near Saddleworth, Greater Manchester A gem of a dog-friendly village inn, and a walk starts directly opposite. The hamlet seems to be rooted in the 17th century still and the central square with the church and the pub is a delight.
Lakeside country park dog walks near Stockport, Greater Manchester An interesting country park with a post-industrial atmosphere and good walking for dogs.
A68 Dog walk on the border, Scotland A cheerful place to stop right on the border, and with a fenced path leading onto the moors for a dog walk.
A68 A walk through Reiver country, Northumberland A chance to walk in the footsteps of the reivers and farmers of yesterday, and get a feel for the tough life they experienced.