Woodland dog walks near Coniston, Cumbria A choice of pretty walks that are usually quiet and peaceful even at the height of summer.
Forest dog walk above Lake Windermere, Cumbria Functional dog walking spot with free parking and access, with big views over part of Windermere. This is a working forest so don't be surprised by gaps in the treeline after felling.
Woodland dog walk near Market Drayton, Shropshire It took us ages to find this wood, mainly because of road closures and repairs.
A16 exit 38 National Forest dog walk near Guines, France Junction 38 St Inglevert As well as clear and easy walking paths for an excellent walk with the dog, this forest is famous for 'Blanchard's Column'.
A87 exit 24 motorway break in an artists village, France Junction 24 Thouarc This is a gorgeously medieval and dog-friendly village and officially called an 'artists village'. The buildings are really interesting to browse around, and the tourist office is extremely helpful.
A835 woods and waterfalls, Scotland A short walk to a beautiful cascade famed for leaping salmon. Plenty of woodland for the dogs to explore as well.
Woodland Walkies near Watford, Hertfordshire A calm and tranquil ancient woodland with a massive display of bluebells in the spring. Film studios nearby have used the wood as a location for Holby City, and apparently Star Wars Episode 1.
Quiet woodland dog walk, Cumbria Woodland walkies in the forest is a great option for dogs to enjoy an off-lead ramble without fear of livestock or getting lost on footpaths.
A dog walk in the Rivelin Valley, South Yorkshire A wonderful dog walk with everything a pampered pooch might desire. Swimming, sniffing and scampering places are in abundance. It's also a good family spot with plenty of nature spotting.
Woodland dog walk near Newcastle, Tyne and Wear Woodland dog walk just off the A694 and ideal for dogs.
A1 near Gateshead riverside dog walk, Tyne and Wear If you arrive here when the visitor centre and facilities are actually open, then it's a very good and accessible pitstop for drivers and dogs.
Crecy battlefield dog walk, France Junction 24 Crecy A visit to Crécy wouldn't be complete without a small detour to experience at first hand a king's eye view of the famous battlefield where an outnumbered, but not out-classed, Anglo-Welsh army...