Battersea Park local dog walk, Greater London Lots of space (200 acres) for a full length dog walk here. There's also an art gallery - but not for dogs.
A71 doggiestop between exit 3-2 northbound, France A useful pitstop in an area that is otherwise covered by annoyingly well fenced-off forest land. There's a reasonable amount of shade cover, and easy parking for caravans.
A89 exit 13 dog walk near Mussidan, France Junction 14 A relaxing stop in a small French town that lies well off the usual tourist routes, and a walk in the grounds of an ancient chateau with links to modern Montreal.
Crystal Palace local dog walks, Greater London Slight tatty Victorian show-park that's keen on dinosaurs. The dog will love it, there's 200 acres of canine communication to scratch and sniff
Country Park dog walks near Hastings, East Sussex A glorious expanse of woods, heaths and grass perched on a dramatic clifftop. On a clear day you can see all the way to France.
La Rochelle dog walk, France If you're staying in La Rochelle this is a locals dog walk to a park that aims to mix the best of English parkland design with the practicalities of the Atlantic climate and strong winds.
Golitha Falls National Nature Reserve, Cornwall A stunning walk along the banks of the river Fowey as well as in woodland. Good for walking dogs and children, although not suitable for a pram.
Pitshanger Park dog walk, Ealing, Greater London Popular dog walking park, with lots of open space for dogs to run free. There's a river path along the Brent.
Trentham Gardens and park, Staffordshire Very active park and woodland gardens, ideal for family visits even though the rules demand that dogs are on-lead, even in the woods.
Acton Park local dog walk, Greater London Our local park - it's at its best early in the morning and feels like the countryside.