Gower - Penmaen and the Gower Way, Wales A walk across the top of the Gower peninsula with spectacular views and guaranteed happy dogs.
A castle dog walk near Wrexham, Wales A huge statement of English domination over the Welsh, and then a transformation into a more domestic and homely space. So there's a fair bit of history going on.
Showy house and landscaped gardens, Derbyshire A really delightful small-scale estate and house with a Robert Adam landscape and building design.
Lakeside country park dog walk and cafe, West Yorkshire A large and popular country park with huge appeal for dogs and children. We were charmed by the Room on a Broom walk, with some slighty scary witches along the way!
Dog walk on the Cheshire Way and a National Trust cafe for members, Cheshire An outdoor cafe where dogs can sit with you, and a longer walk away from the National Trust property.
A dog walk beside the Macclesfield Canal, Cheshire A towpath walk along the side of the Macclesfield canal. Ideal for an off-lead walk with nothing for a dog to chase.
Shillito picnic spot and moorland dog walk, Derbyshire A leafy picnic spot with the chance to explore the moors nearby with the dog.
Canal or old railway dog walk and dog-friendly pub near the A6, Cheshire A fine place to take a break from driving and discover some dog walking magic, with a fine dog-friendly pub as well.
Trans-pennine trail off the Woodhead Pass, Derbyshire An easy-going path on the trans-pennine trail where it feels as if you have the hills to yourself and the dog.
Huge dog-friendly beach near Warkworth, Northumberland One more massive and dog-friendly beach in Northumberland. This is really the county of dogs' delight.
A689 Dog-friendly heritage train and riverside walkies, Cumbria First up, you need to plan the train trip and not just rock up. Seats get booked up fast. Dogs are welcome and on a sunny day it's a nice ride.
Grassholme Reservoir dog walk, County Durham A very secluded spot which is ideal for dogs who prefer their own space. It's a long bumpy lane to get there.