Massive dog-friendly beach and dog-friendly pub with B&B, Northumberland This historic village is a fantastic place for dogs, and kids of all ages from 4 to 94. The dunes and beach behind the massive castle are wide and spacious enough for the most energetic hound.
Popular Country Park dog walks near the A1, Nottinghamshire This is a popular dog walking site for local residents and tourists, and has a good mix of manicured lawns, rougher dog romping space and a lake.
Ferry Meadows dog walk near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Junction 17 A wonderful place to visit at any time of year, and perfect for dog-walkers. This is a lovely expanse of greenery with loads of meadows, lakes and trees to sniff around.
Embleton dog-friendly beach, Northumberland Thunderbourne Interchange Dogs can get onto this lovely sandy beach all year round. It's backed by dunes and is a fabulous off-lead romp for dogs. Within walking distance of the CCC campsite.
A1 dog walk near St Neots, Cambridgeshire Very easy to reach dog walk off the A1 near St Neots. A series of lakes with well marked paths and an attractive mix of water and wildflowers. Lovely walking for people and dogs.
A1 country park dog walk near Bedlington, Northumberland This country park is a wonderful place to walk around. It's a hilly place, but delightful to stroll through the trees, meadows and down to the River Blyth in the valley bottom.
Beadnell dog-friendly beach, Northumberland Dogs welcome on this beach all year round. There are a couple of fish and chip shops right by the car park (neither open all day).
A1 dog walk at Grafham Water Park, Cambridgeshire Plenty of walking to be had in this 2,400 acre reservoir and countryside centre. Close to both the A1 and also the A14.
Dog walk in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, Scotland Grand place for dogs - and a fantastic view from the top on a clear day.
Alnmouth dog-friendly beach, Northumberland Thunderbourne Interchange Beautiful sandy expanse with lots of room for kids and dogs. Dogs welcome all year round. Parking is easiest in the signed beach car park, as there's limited space in the village.
A1 Junction 17 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Northamptonshire Junction 17 A short with the dog to see the site of the castle where Mary Queen of Scots lost her head. It seems a forlorn grassy lump these days but the castle was significant some 400 years ago.
Spittal dog-friendly beach, Northumberland Another doggy-tastic big sandy beach in Northumberland with no restrictions on dogs, and plenty of poo bins are in place.