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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tregaron dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Wales 400 year old drovers inn, flag floors and roaring fire with good food. Children, muddy boots and dogs are made very welcome.
A96 dog walk near Huntly, Scotland Several walk trails start in the car park and are a great start to exploring the enormous forests of Moray and Aberdeenshire.