Bearded Lake dog walk near Aberdovey, Wales Fairly gentle uphill walk through lovely Snowdonia scenery to a lake well hidden from the road. Can get muddy after heavy rainfall.
Mow Cop Castle dog walk, Cheshire At Mow Cop, the folly gives you 360-degree views of the Staffordshire moorlands and the Cheshire Plain. The dogs love it here.
Little Budworth Country Park dog walk, Cheshire A great off lead walk for the dogs. Very quiet and loads of places to explore. Not too strenuous, plenty of pathways to follow. One very happy dog.
Maryport dog-friendly beach, Cumbria Miles and miles of empty beach. Doggie delight on a grand scale. Also traces of the Romans who used to be billetted here as part of the coastal defences.
Walton-on-the-Naze dog-friendly beach, Essex Sandy dog-friendly beach within easy reach of shops, cafes and facilities. There are seasonal dog restrictions, but the area by Naze Tower is good all year round.
Dimmingsdale dog walks, Staffordshire This enchanting and beautiful valley is a haven for dog walkers, nature lovers and those seeking tranquillity and spectacular scenery.
Shear Water dog walk - Longleat Estate, Wiltshire This is a forest of varying walks for all levels of dog walker.
Bispham dog-friendly beach Blackpool, Lancashire A locals beach a couple of miles along the promenade from Blackpool Tower and Piers. Dog friendly all year round but subject to tides (sea comes right up to sea wall at high tide).
Sellers Wood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire We stumbled upon this fabulous little wood completely by mistake, and what a hidden gem it is! Looked after by the city council, this is a haven where beetles can busily burrow into rotting stumps...
Portheras Cove - not so dog-friendly beach, Cornwall Portheras Cove is a delightful little beach near Pendeen. There's a problem though - once you've been stung for parking, and clambered down the cliff path to reach the beach you'll see two signs.
Barry Sidings dog walk near Pontypridd, Wales These old railway sidings have been transformed into an attractive park on the banks of the River Rhondda. It's a splendid area for walking and is very popular with local dog walkers.
Dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Louth, Lincolnshire. Great traditional dog-friendly pub, wonderful location in a very attractive picturesque village.