Carrigfadda dog walk, RoI Lots of tradition connected with the Marian Cross on this walk, and it's said to be a very popular walk during the Christmas season - maybe a bit of Santa spotting from the top?
Dog walk near Mitchelstown, RoI Dog-tastic walk right on the boundary of Limerick and Tipperary. Just gorgeous! There's no castle there now, but the land used to be part of the grounds.
Newcastle Emlyn dog walk, Wales The ruined castle at is perfectly placed if you want to combine a visit there with shopping in the town without a huge amount of organisation.
Anglesey dog walk, Wales We thought that this would be a great escape from crowded beaches in high season. In the event, the beaches were deserted, and this enormous reservoir in the centre of the island equally so.
Ballymoyer Woodland dog walk, NI A National Trust woodland with several short trails. It's a quiet and undisturbed place, and great for dogs.
Marlow area dog-friendly pub and dog walks, Buckinghamshire Gleaming, but comfy pub with just the right mix of design and informality. The food's superb and service excellent.
Woodland dog walk in Brittas, RoI Doggylicious trail in a big loop starting from Clonaslee. Pick a sunny day and this is fantastic.
St Agnes area dog-friendly pub and dog walks, Cornwall Great combo of pub and walking path here, which should keep everyone happy.
Gunton Denes dog-friendly beach, Suffolk Dogs welcome all year round. It's a great beach to walk along - we didn't let Jem swim as there seemed to be quite an undertow and he's not a strong swimmer.
Big Moor dog walk, Derbyshire Look no further if it's a big, open dog walking space you're after. The aptly named 'Big Moor' stretches away for miles.
Crich Tram Museum and dog walk, Derbyshire Don't be put off by the nerdy idea of a tram museum - this is an award winning day out, with a built-in walk and an amazing reconstruction of a village using 'found' buildings from far and wide.
Forest dog walk near Downpatrick, NI This is a forest park that's famous worldwide for its trees and arboretum.
