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Junction 38
This walk follows the course of a river, and ducks underneath the M6 to emerge at the site of an ancient motte and bailey fortress in the middle of the water.
Junction 19
This is a great walk for blowing the travel cobwebs away. There are two colour coded trails running through the forest, and most dogs will be very safe off-lead here.
Junction 5
A pair of adjoining parks, both with Green Flag status and very popular with Solihull dog walkers. There is a small cafe, and it's also possible to walk from here to the town centre.
Junction 28
Lovely easy walk on gravelled paths around a very large country park. Lots of access to the River Lostock running through which the dog loved.
Junction 28
It would be impossible to guess that Tibshelf Services has immediate access to over 9 miles of countryside walking on the Five Pits Trail.
Junction 28
Relaxing 150 acres of parkland that seems to please dog walkers of all ages.
Once part of a family estate, Worden's gardens were designed by Andrew Nesfield - of Alton Towers and Kew Gardens fame.
Junction 16
A rural walk over the fields before returning to the village pub, where solicitors rub shoulders with shepherds - and dogs get a good welcome too.
Junction 10
The paths here meander through a fine mix of woodland, meadow and waterside. The area is evidently a popular spot for local dog walkers, and we didn't see anyone without a dog!
Junction 37
This is such a relaxing and gentle place to take a break from the A1M, and dogs will love the parkland here. It's a great place for a dog walk.
Junction 44
A stroll along Hadrian's Wall is a fitting location for the last dog walk on the M6 in England (or the first out of Scotland).
Forestry Commission woodland where you least expect to find it. Great for dogs, and Jem loves coming here.
Junction 10
This Common is a favourite for families and dog walkers. The coolness of the pine forest is ideal for hot, travel weary dogs, or check out the dog swimming possibilities of the lake.
Junction 42
Fantastic walk along the river bank, with a lovely dog-friendly hotel bar to return to.
Junction 24
One of the entrances to the National Forest is right in the middle of the Donington Park motorway services area with all the usual facilities.
Few places better than a crumbling ruin for a thoughtful moment of walkies with Fido. This was once home to a large community of White Canons, until Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries.
Junction 42
There is a lot to see on this purpose-made walk through an RSPB nature reserve. Dogs are welcome but need to be on a lead or effectively controlled.
Junction 20
Relaxing homely bar area with sofas and a fabulous view over the Severn estuary and Wales. Can get crowded at busy travel times.
There isn't a castle but legend says that this was the site of Arthur's Camelot. Whether this is true or not it is the site of an iron age hill fort.
Junction 15
Big open space for dogs to stretch their legs. Just pawfect for letting the dog have a really good run before you go to take a look at the pretty and historic county town of Warwick.
Junction 13
This is a delightfully rural canal side walk, even though the roar of the traffic on the M6 motorway is never far away.
Junction 13
This is a truly rural walk, and a surprising contrast to the busy motorway and M4 service station you will leave behind.
Junction 15
This is a fine all-weather walk on a hard surface path around the lake, with easy access for buggies and wheelchair users.
Coarse sand beach, 2 miles south of Sutton-on-sea. Concrete parking terrace facing sea next to beach. Dog access all year.
Half mile bridle path walk accessible directly from both northbound and southbound services
A small beach that welcomes dogs. The main part of the beach is supposed to be a no go area for dogs in holiday season although when we visited there were lots of families with dogs on there.
A popular Green Flag park, created over a former colliery. It's clear that this is a much loved park, there's a really friendly atmosphere and happy looking dog walkers.
Junction 13
Calm, peaceful and tranquil walking here with lots of top-class sniffing for dogs! The paths are all clear and well walked.
Junction 30
Lovely walk in wooded area 5 mins from M5
Nature reserve with 170 acres of grasslands, meadows, lakes, and woods. Dogs are allowed off lead however, certain parts of the nature reserve require dogs to be kept on a lead.
Junction 25
There's a choice of two water walks in this sleepy village, both quiet and tranquil. There are a couple of small shops in the village for picnic supplies, and the Bell is dog-friendly in the bar.
Long, clean beach, flat, dunes, perfect for dogs and owners. Dogs allowed off-lead. On the other side of the sand dunes is a lake and a path back to the car park.
Junction 11
Close to the M20 Jct 11 find dog walk delight with plenty of space to go off-piste in this delightfully rural country park, which was originally a large estate dating back to Norman times.
Remote forest walk where Red Kites wheel above and small furries scamper below.
An ideal scampering ground for dogs who've had the nearby on-lead Devil's Bridge trip (Jem isn't a fan!).
Junction 14
This is a 50-60 minute circular walk that's ideal for blowing away the city cobwebs.
Junction 10
This handy walk starts from Cherwell Services, although there aren't many clues to find the start point!
Junction 16
Dogs will benefit not just from an excellent walk here, but also that their drivers have so many opportunities for shopping, snacks and meals to suit all budgets and tastes.
Junction 31
This is a real crowd pleaser of a dog walk, with plenty to keep all your travellers happy.
Junction 63
A leisurely riverside location with the option of playing with your dog in the parkland, or heading off up river to enjoy a stroll through woodland.
Junction 8
This walk starts at a small, and impeccably maintained, memorial to Canadian soldiers from WW1 and then follows a forest path where dogs are able to run off lead.
Junction 15
The woodland here is perfect for dogs to really let off steam and thunder through the trees at speed.
Junction 18
Much more than a motorway stop, this is a dog-walkers' delight and popular for a dog day out in the Bristol area.
Junction 16
There's a circular lakeside walk here, giving 40-50 minutes of comfortable walking well away from the more crowded cafe areas. If time permits, the haunted Hall is worth a look.
Junction 4
A handy 2-mile (35 mins) circular dog walk on tidy grassland that keeps dogs reasonably clean in all weathers.
Junction 44
This is a lovely 17th Century coaching inn with open fires either end of the lounge bar in which you can enjoy good home cooked food and a fine selection of ales and beers
Junction 8
A mix of activities here, with tasty home cooking on offer in a garden centre (with spotlessly clean loos) and then a truly rural footpath dog walk - best attempted before you succumb to the cakes!
Junction 19
Tatton Park is an immense area of parkland with a mass of scents for dogs to enjoy from both the farm and the freely roaming deer and livestock.
Junction 2
A footpath located behind the M42 J2 (Hopwood) services. Crosses a few creeks and some small fields and much nicer than wandering around the services car park!
Junction 35
The woodland is great for dogs, with no stiles and plenty to occupy the canine nose.
Junction 22
This is a gem of a dog walk as well as an inspired piece of urban regeneration. The park is linear because it used to be a railway line serving Wigan and Glazebrook.
Junction 43
A fully rural circular walk here on Public Footpaths across fields, up and down dales, and highly enjoyable.
Junction 9
There are three fabulous dog walks very close to each other here.
Junction 12
Dogs and heritage buffs will both love this 30-40 minute walk to the castle and back. Explanation boards along the way explain the background, including an interesting Polish connection.
Vast beach and excellent for dogs and football/cricket players. On the afternoon we took the photos here at the start of the school holidays (August) there was one other car on the beach.
Junction 34
Turner came here to paint, the Victorians flocked to admire the scenery. Your dog should be happy with a walk here!
Junction 5
Dogs will love the scents to be found in this old wood, and the sense of otherworldness found under the dappled light of these ancient trees will delight the imaginative.
Junction 3
A choice of paths here, either along the canal or the river. There's more to see on the canal route, and the path is in good condition.
A big open walk on the River Trent plain, and a grand opportunity for doggie socialising. It's popular with local dog-walkers and there's no chance of getting lost.
An easy 4 mile dog walk, starting from the very atmospheric ruins of Kenilworth Castle.
After the rocks, 3 miles of beautiful sand. Zones for dog access in summer and these are well-signed.
This is an enormous country park and hugely popular with local dog owners. There are a multitude of small paths and fields as well as the formal grounds and lake.
Junction 20
This is a fabulous walking spot, with not just one good walk but several. No dog with any manners could possibly complain about a doggiestop here.
This is a popular country park, with plenty going on for everyone. There's kids' stuff, as well as quieter rambles away from the main play area.
A great off-lead walk that's popular with local dog walkers.
Conservation area with fields and footpaths, popular with local dog owners
Junction 5
This is a former deer park with 2,400 acres of open space - including 7 lakes. The terrain is a mix of heathland, woodlands, wetlands and marshes.
With 400 acres of woodland, this is a fabulous romping ground for dogs. Run by the National Trust, there is also the visitor centre at Gibson Mill to enjoy.
Junction 7
Paths are well maintained here and provide easy dog walking around this fully accessible route. This is brilliant for kids, with a large play area, and the woods are perfect for dogs.
Woodland Trust site in a quiet location off the A449 on Whittington Hall Lane.
Long sandy beach
Largest of the Royal Parks with over a thousand acres of land.
Small, 51 hectare, country park regenerated from former coal mine and quarry workings.
Grand place for dogs - and a fantastic view from the top on a clear day.
Now owned by Bradford Council, the St Ives Estate is a great dog-walking park within easy reach of Bingley.
Junction 15
A glorious dog walk along a towpath with the chance to watch narrowboats climbing the 21 closely placed locks of the 'Stairway to Heaven'. And a choice of dog-friendly places for refreshments.
Junction 11
It's possible to enjoy a short 30 minute dog-walk here, or to spend much longer rambling over the hillside on clearly marked trails.
Junction 28
As well as walking the dog in the 90 acre parkland here, the cafe is dog-friendly - well done National Trust! ...
Junction 23
Try and arrive at this dog-walk with an appetite, the dog-friendly pub serves excellent food and the walk doesn't disappoint either.
The nearest large town is Bridgwater.
Junction 9
A friendly, welcoming pub next to a fabulous ancient forest where dogs can go nuts in the trees.
Junction 24
A towpath walk along the pretty and well-tended canalside.
Junction 23
A walk that starts right in the Services, but with its start point well hidden from thousands of desperate dogs.
A peaceful reservoir, with clean and tidy facilities and a fully accessible path along the waterside.
It's a handy place to know about if you're on the A30 and the traffic builds up after Okehampton.
Junction 1
Ideal dog walking here, and well placed for a big walk if you're getting on or off the Holyhead ferry, shopping in the town, or just want a great few hours walking with a fab sea view.
A small, warm and welcoming local pub with stone flagstones and roaring fires. After a day of walking in horizontal February sleet a visit here was the highlight of the day!
If your hound has misted up after hearing the Beddgelert story down in the village, this will restore his spirits. There's 700 hectares of forest here for every dog to have his day.
The beach is linked with a nature reserve. It is beautiful, perfect for dogs as it has a lot of coastline available. So your dogs can play in the dunes or down at the water.
Junction 27
A well-planned system of criss-crossing paths make the most of the 110 acres of land in this park, and it’s a delightful place to visit with lots of variety and points of interest.
Junction 18
Really easy to find dog walk starting literally seconds away from the M4 motorway exit. A mixture of woodland and Public Footpath with stunning views over the Cotswolds.
Fabulous romping ground for dogs, in highly dog-friendly Forestry Commission woodland. Handy for a doggiestop from the A1 and the A17.
Junction 4
Fabulous dog walking in Middle Earth. Yup, the real thing! The dog won't care but kids can look for hobbits.
Long sandy beaches, dunes, and plenty of space for dogs to enjoy themselves away from the village centre - where there are shops and take-aways for picnics.
If your dog loves to swim and splash, this is a great place to come in the summer.
The bend on the River Avon was, once upon a time, a natural open-air lido for the residents of Stratford.
Dogs will adore this quiet woodland, and it's a great place for a healthy leg stretch for dogs and drivers very close to the A1.
Forestry Commission woodland with easy to follow paths and lots of romping ground for dogs.
Junction 26
When walking on a Beacon it's clear that the walking won't be flat, and that good views are guaranteed.
Le Reveillon / La Grande Bucaille
The Aire de Repose that appear every 20km or so - and always have WCs and usually picnic tables - are a real bonus of the French motorway system.
Micro brewery / restaurant. Very dog friendly, Baillie was allowed to sit with us at the table and made very welcome. West is in the old Templeton Building on Glasgow Green.
Junction 13
This dog walk near the M20 Junction 13 is a good one for dogs and people.
Junction 15
Lovely off-lead easy dog walk from a new-style community pub that's also a cafe. This is a relaxing place to break a journey. It's sooo close to the M40 junction but you'd never know it.
Junction 38
A transformed colliery site that is great for dog walks. Already it's hard to imagine how this green space would have looked.
Junction 10
A really good family and dogstop less than 2 miles from the M40. Jem got a lovely welcome here, and we all enjoyed the walk.
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