Dog walk near Aberfeldy, Scotland A gloriously atmospheric and spooky wood, where for centuries sagas have been told around the fire of the dragons and wierd creatures who lived around the Caves of Weem.
Ashdown Forest dog walks near Duddleswell, East Sussex There are numerous entrances to this amazing Forest so worth visiting the main Ashdown Forest website for alternatives.
Smestow Valley Nature Reserve dog walk, Wolverhampton, West Midlands A Dog friendly walk..both on or off lead. It follows the old railway and Canal. There are various routes around and through the reserve.
Formby dog-friendly pub and beaches, Merseyside Mainly a food pub with a nice atmosphere, on a country lane, an area of 3 or 4 cosy tables inside is available for visitors with dogs or there are tables outside.
M40 Beaconsfield Services dog walk, Buckinghamshire Junction 2 Designated on-lead dog walk around a newly made lake, with poo bins at strategic intervals. You can't get to the WCs or shops/cafes in the services with the dog.
Giltbrook/Kimberley/Moorgreen dog walk, Nottinghamshire A fantastic network of crisscrossing footpaths across fields and through a little wood (strewn with bluebells in spring!) Can walk anything from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Fryent Country Park, Greater London The Capital Ring footpath goes through this 100 hectare country park. It's not over-manicured and is popular with dog owners.
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.
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.
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.
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.