Forest and lochside dog walk, Scotland As well as a top class picnic stop, there's access to either the water or a forest for walks. Great for dogs.
Great forest dog walks near Fort William, Scotland Just off the main A82 north of Fort William is a huge area with well marked walks and lovely views. Great for dogs who are fed up of being in the car
Knighthayes house and gardens, Somerset Junction 27 National trust gardens and house. Dog specific circular walk, cafe, toilets. Excellent stop off from junction 27 of M5, especially if heading for Cornwall
Tissington and High Peak Trail easy access dog walks near Hartington, Derbyshire A handy pitstop off the A515 with a small cafe, easy access walking route, and even bike hire with a dog cart option!
Nairn Lochloy dog-friendly beach, Scotland Beautiful beach and sand dunes that lead nicely to a very large woodland. The beach is several miles long and is undulating with white sand.
Sale Fell dog walk, Cumbria This fell has several ways up, all stile free and fantastic views for such a small fell! There may be sheep on the top.
A long and lonely dog walk by the river, Lincolnshire An ideal route for a long linear dog walk beside a dead-straight river.
A686 Dog-friendly country pub and dog walk, Cumbria Extremely warm and friendly village inn, with a dog walk from the door.
Ale Water picnic spot, Scotland A very out of the way riverside picnic spot with access to the river for hot dogs. There's nothing going on in the village, although it was home to the 18th century poet William Knox.
Historical dog walk in the Marches, Herefordshire This is one of my favourite castles on the Welsh/English border. It's perfect for a gentle stroll with the dog, a boisterous game site for travel-weary kids or even a romantic picnic.
A38 dog-friendly hotel and dog walk, Staffordshire Originally a waterside farmhouse near Burton upon Trent, this is now a warm and welcoming dog-friendly country inn and hotel, on the banks of the river Trent. Very handy for a break from your journey.
A404 local walk Chorleywood, Hertfordshire Very pleasant local woodland walk, with some really loud woodpeckers to keep you company. No facilities, and not worth a detour from the motorway, but handy if you are already nearby.
