Chapel St Leonards dog-friendly beach, Lincolnshire 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.
Arksey woodland dog walk near Doncaster, South Yorkshire Dogs will love the mix of trees and open space here, and it's hard to imagine that the woodlands here now were once covered in the black dust of the Bentley Colliery.
Sandwell Valley dog walk, West Midlands Junction 1 Short, and pleasant walk through a bird sanctuary. The visitor centre has lots of interesting info, and there's plenty for kids to do (apart from walking the dog).
M74 Junction 10 dog walk in Lesmahagow, Scotland Junction 10 This is a short walk for dogs, on hard surfaced paths ideal for wheelchairs, buggies, and wet days when you don't want to get your feet too wet.
Northampton Hill Fort dog walk, Northamptonshire Junction 15a This ancient hill is an ideal place for dogs to let off steam.
M25 Junction 8 countryside dog walk, Surrey Junction 8 Countryside dog walk just yards from J8/M25. Excellent stop off when travelling. Access to both carriageways. Adjacent to North Downs Way / Gatton Park. Massive view over the North Downs and Reigate.
M42 Junction 4 dog-friendly pub near Dorridge, West Midlands Junction 4 Very easy to get to from the M42, and a nice dog-friendly pub - but the walk is almost non-existent. On the other hand, if you've been stuck in traffic this could well be a useful doggiestop.
Shincliffe to Durham dog walk and dog-friendly pub, County Durham Junction 62 Riverside path along the Wear with country views, and spectacular views of the Castle and Cathedral. 1.5 miles one way.
Viking Way dog walk and dog-friendly inn, Lincolnshire A choice of dog walks here, including one with full wheelchair access along the Viking Way. The signage is very good and if you're staying nearby it's worth exploring the different routes.
M5 Junction 3 Woodgate dog walks, West Midlands Junction 3 This is gentle, green rolling countryside and it is hard to imagine that the heart of Birmingham is not so very far away.
Medieval village dog walk near the A1, Nottinghamshire This is reputed to be the only village left in England that still maintains the 'rotating' medieval field system.
Sutton on Trent dog walk and pub, Nottinghamshire 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.
