National Trust grounds with cafe and accessible facilities, Herefordshire If you're a member of the National Trust, this large estate can be a useful stop to let the dog out for an on-lead saunter.
A12 Country Park dog walk near Danbury, Essex This is a very tranquil place where dogs can enjoy a walk around the lakes, meadows and woods in the grounds of a former palace. There's also a walled garden to admire.
Ladybelt country park, not far from the A11, Norfolk This is a great spot with free parking not far from the A11, the main circular route takes around 45mins, dogs are required to stay on the lead between March and September due to birds nesting.
A697 Dog walks in the hills, Northumberland Very useful stop-off for walkies point if you're heading south from Edinburgh and there are shops in the town to grab picnic supplies.
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
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.
Dog-friendly country inn and dog walk not far from Kings Lynn, Norfolk A country inn that's full of charm. Warm and comforting in winter, open and spacious in summer. Since we visited the management has changed at least twice - we think it's still dog-friendly.
Pendine beach dog walk and museum, Wales Pendine is famous for its long, flat sandy beach backed by dunes.
River Spey accessible dog walk, Scotland An accessible dog walk with a small car park and flat access to a multi-user path that was once a railway track. It's now part of the Speyside Way.
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.
