A5 dog walk near Capel Curig, Wales Very popular walkers' lake (and fishermen too), so avoid at weekends in the summer and enjoy on weekdays out of season. On a good day, the atmos is unbeatable.
Upper Gornal dog-friendly pub, Staffordshire A CAMRA pub with real ales, hand pumps and a lovely old-fashioned pubby atmosphere. A local treasure, dog-friendly and well worth a visit
Middleton dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Derbyshire A welcoming Dog friendly environment situated five minutes drive from Matlock Bath in the heart of Derbyshire and at the end of High Peak trail walk and near Carsington waters.
Canal dog walk from Kilsyth, Scotland Walk via Roman Antonine Wall to Banknock and back on the canal towpath
Gunton Denes dog-friendly beach, Suffolk Dogs welcome all year round. It's a great beach to walk along - we didn't let Jem swim as there seemed to be quite an undertow and he's not a strong swimmer.
Mewslade dog-friendly beach, Gower Peninsula, Wales A pretty little beach on the Gower and much quieter than many other beaches in summer. There's a walk to get there, and it's worth checking that you'll be arriving when the tide is out.
Nairn dog-friendly beach in winter, Scotland Long sandy beach, dog-restricted in summer but great for autumn and winter dog walks
Dog-friendly dining pub and dog walk near Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales Come here for a bracing walk with the dog and some outstanding food afterwards. Run by a local chef/patron this is something out of the ordinary.
A498 Stunning lake and dog walk, Wales Beautiful clear water lake with mountain backdrop. It's in Snowdonia.
Irchester dog walks and family fun, Northamptonshire Head here if you're looking for a multi-activity day or afternoon out - there's a massive choice of kids' stuff (from 8 to 80), and some lovely quiet dog trails as well.
A442 reservoir dog walk, Worcestershire Easy to follow dog walkies route that's perfect for a short stroll on a hot day. It's just a few miles off the A442.