Grassmoor dog walk near Chesterfield, Derbyshire One of our favourite places for kestrel spotting, and lots of space for dogs to charge around. There aren't any facilities here.
Pepper Woods dog walk near Belbroughton, Worcestershire Woodland Trust look after this remaining fragment of the old Feckenham hunting forest. The trails are easy to follow and well looked after.
Claybrookes Marsh dog walk in Coventry, West Midlands Good place to walk the dog if you're heading north from Coventry. This is probably the last off-lead dogwalk opportunity before the M69/M1.
M40 Junction 11 - A422 towards Banbury, Oxfordshire Junction 11 Stretch your legs and get a coffee, and a choice of walks for a leg-stretch with the dog.
Aldermaston Wharf dog walk, Berkshire A Canal and River Trust dog walk along the lovely Kennet and Avon canal.
Great Orme dog walk near Llandudno, Clwyd, Wales A well-known headland jutting out into the sea which offers big views over Anglesey to Liverpool Bay. Lots of signed walks and grassy paths to for dogs and people to follow in this peaceful place.
Roker dog-friendly beach and dog cafe, Tyne and Wear Roker beach is a beautiful beach! It's a great walk out rain or shine! My ESS loves the beach, she loves running on the sand and jumping through the sea! Great fun for all of the family too.
Rudyard Reservoir dog walk, near Leek, Staffordshire The route circumnavigates the lake with lovely views across and along it, and sailing dinghys making a beautiful tranquil picture.
Parc de la Colombière dog walk, Dijon, France Lovely city park that's a real breather for dogs (and drivers) if you find yourselves staying in Dijon. Look out for the remains of a Roman highway - the Via Agrippa - in the park.