Hardcastle Crags dog walks, West Yorkshire With 400 acres of woodland, this is a fabulous romping ground for dogs. Run by the National Trust, there is also the visitor centre at Gibson Mill to enjoy.
New Mills Mousley Bottom dog walk (via Millenium Walkway), Derbyshire Dog walk 2 miles (1 – 1.5 hours), steep and muddy in places. No stiles or sheep. Brief sections on quiet road.
Willingham Woods dog walk near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire Dogs will love the sniffing opportunities here - there seems to be plenty of interesting stuff for them - and it's great dog walking with no stiles or sheep to worry about.
Bunkers Wood dog walk near Stourbridge, West Midlands Woodland Trust site in a quiet location off the A449 on Whittington Hall Lane.
Alderley Edge dog walk, Cheshire Stop and take a breather here, with a viewfest across Cheshire and to the Peak District. It's a fabulous place to walk the dog. Pick your day carefully for best results.
Nercwys Forest dog walk, Wales A small and usually tranquil piece of forest, lovely and cool in hot weather. No stiles, and easy walking. No sheep. Horses possible. Great views.
A9 dog-friendly beach at Dornoch, Scotland Dog-friendly beach right beside Royal Dornoch Golf Course.
M77 Junction 3 dog walk near Glasgow, Scotland Junction 3 This is a fabulous dog walking park near the M77 and a wonderful place to escape the stress of a long journey. From open spaces to woodland rambles, there's plenty of things for dogs to do.
Trent Meadows dog walk, Nottinghamshire Easy walking through the meadows by the River Trent. This is a popular local dog walking place, and sociable dogs will love it here.
Lerags dog walk near Oban, Scotland A gloriously remote Forestry Commission area, with endless space for hounds to bound and big views over to Mull on a good day. Remember to take water (and picnic) with you!
M6 Junction 5 or 7 dog walk, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Junction 5 This is a former deer park with 2,400 acres of open space - including 7 lakes. The terrain is a mix of heathland, woodlands, wetlands and marshes.
Seven Sisters Country Park dog walks, East Sussex There's a huge amount to do and see here - from joining a stretch of the 100 mile South Downs Way long dog walk to admiring the views or just sitting.
