Old Colliery nature park dog walk, West Yorkshire A nature park with a surprising range of butterflies, moths and wildflowers. Not that long ago this was a colliery and the transformation is incredible.
Chatsworth House and dog walks, Derbyshire With a relatively big parking fee you'll want to spend a good while at Chatsworth to get your money's worth. Especially as some areas, including the house are off-limites to dogs.
Countryside Centre Cafe and dog walk, Greater Manchester A happy dog-friendly cafe and a walk along a pretty canal with woodland glades.
Campsite with excellent dog walk and swimming near Haltwhistle, Northumberland A camping site with access to dog walks through the Bellister Estate and also swimming in the Tyne. One of the best dog walks at a campsite we've found. You can also park nearby for just the walks.
Magical stone and moorland dog walk, Northumberland Ideal for a short woodland ramble or a much longer hike in the hills above the Coquet valley. This is one of the more remote parts of the Northumberland National Park and a joy to explore.
Dog-friendly village inn with B&B, Northumberland A traditional country inn with a warm welcome to all, and dogs. It's snuggled in the lee of the church and in the heart of the village. Families are very welcome and the garden is popular.
Bomber Command hotel where dogs are welcome, Lincolnshire A dog-friendly hotel with a totally unique connection with the Dam Busters story.
A19 dog walk and wonderful pub, North Yorkshire You get a lot of pubs claiming to be all things to all comers, and this marvellous and dog-friendly pub knocks spots off the competition and actually is the hub of the village.
Circular dog walk and country pub with character, Lincolnshire A relaxing and interesting dog walk from a family- and dog-friendly village pub with a lot of character and good pub food.
Nature reserve dog walk with enormous views and marsh, Lincolnshire Very atmospheric dog walk with plenty to see, not only the birds in the reserve but also some fascinating marshes and low land drainage (really!). It's like a different world.
The disappearing punchbowl near Thetford, Norfolk An extraordinary natural phenomenon of a now-you-see it, now-you-don't large water mere in the middle of the forest.
Dog-friendly hotel near Stansted Airport, Essex We discovered this pet-friendly hotel very recently after dropping family off at Stansted airport. So yes, it's very handy for the airport and also for some exploring in Essex.