A10 dog walk near Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Lots for dogs to enjoy in the 235 acres of this gorgeous park. Much of it is wild meadow (avoid in hay fever season if you're a sufferer).
Lochcarron dog-friendly cafe, Scotland We had high hopes for a dog swim in the loch here, but access wasn't easy so we had a fine cup of coffee in the cafe and aimed elsewhere for the walkies.
Forest of Coatlach accessible dog walk, Brittany, France A large car park gives you direct access onto a former railway lane, now re-purposed as a multi-user path. It's shared by cyclists and horse-riders in an amicable way.
Houlgate dog-friendly beach, Calvados, France Junction 29b Page de Dozul The northern coast of France has massive sandy beaches that are perfect for dog walks. You may also encounter horse riders on the beaches.
Ghostly dog walk and dog-friendly pub, North Yorkshire This is a really old place indeed, and was originally a resting place for monks from the nearby Jervaulx Abbey.
A12 Heathland dog walk near Westleton, Suffolk A lovely expanse of heathland which is great for dogs. This is part of the large network of nature reserves Suffolk and dogs should be on leads during bird nesting times, roughly March to August.
The Waterfalls Trail dog walks, Lancashire The trail around the waterfalls has been popular since the 19th century - and it's an exhilarating experience.
A24 Country Park dog walk near Horsham, West Sussex A small country park created from the site of a former brickworks. Now it's a pleasant easy-access dog walk around a lake.
Woodland dog walk near Solihull, Warwickshire Woodland walk on well-maintained paths through a community nature reserve. Lots of friendly dog owners to be found here.
Great dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Maidwell, Northamptonshire Junction 2 You and your dog will be made very welcome at this homely and traditional pub just off the Harborough Road. Its kerb appeal isn't great, but once inside it's spacious, clean and friendly.
Darran Valley dog walk near Bargoed, Wales A bit of a leg stretcher out of the Darran Valley to the Beacon hill and around a bit.
M1 Junction 13 Canalside dog walk with dog-friendly pub, Bedfordshire Junction 13 Country pub, right on the Grand Union canal towpath for walkies. Log fires in winter, and plenty of outside seating in summer.