M4 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Caerphilly, Wales Junction 30 Less than 4 miles from the motorway, and this part of the Rhymney Valley feels like a different planet.
A14 Junction 33 dog walk with cafe, near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Junction 33 Milton Interchange Well-organised and relaxing country park, ideal for dog walking. It seemed like a very gentle and calm place when we were there.
M90 Junction 11 dog walk near Perth, Scotland Junction 11 A very grand location for walking the dog this, which combines a visit to one of Scotland's premier visitor spots with fun activities for kids, historical viewing underpinned by a fine coffee shop...
M90 Junction 6 dog walk near Kinross, Scotland Junction 6 Superb dog-walking here, with swimming places and broad open spaces for dogs to really stretch their legs. Kids will love this place too - there's a sturdy and well-equipped pirates playground.
M3 Junction 10 dog walk by the river, Hampshire Junction 10 This walk is a sure winner for dogs who enjoy a swim, as well as for walkers who like to walk towards a definite destination.
Ripon Canal dog walk, North Yorkshire Junction 49 A dog walk that starts in the middle of town and goes to the race course. Just the job for taking a breather from shopping! One of the Canal and River Trust's dog walks along the towpath.
Stratford-upon-Avon Doggie Lido, Warwickshire If your dog loves to swim and splash, this is a great place to come in the summer. The bend on the River Avon was, once upon a time, a natural open-air lido for the residents of Stratford.
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.
A dog walk in the Dumbles, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire A dog walk over fields and community woodland that has lots of options to vary the length. It's a pretty walk in summer and well worth exploring. The nearby pub/restaurant is dog-friendly.
A9 dog walk near Inverness, Scotland A woodland walk just off the A9 on the Black Isle side of the Kessock Bridge. A great off lead walk for dogs.
M42 Junction 5 dog walk, West Midlands Junction 5 The dog walk here runs beside the Grand Union canal, formerly one of the pulsing arteries of the industrial revolution but now a haven for ducklings and young canoeists.
A9 dog walk in Dunblane, Scotland Lovely riverside walk around edge of Public Park. Ideal if you want nice scenery but don't want to be too far from civilisation.