Woodland dog walks near the A1, Lincolnshire Forestry Commission woodland with easy to follow paths and lots of romping ground for dogs.
M6 Junction 1 nature reserve dog walk, Warwickshire Junction 1 This nature reserve was opened by David Bellamy and it's a fine dog-walk space with clearly marked paths leading through fields, woodland and a disused canal path.
Hinchingbrooke Country Park dog walks, Cambridgeshire Junction 22 Nature reserve with 170 acres of grasslands, meadows, lakes, and woods. Dogs are allowed off lead however, certain parts of the nature reserve require dogs to be kept on a lead.
M6 Junction 35 dog walk near Warton, Lancashire Junction 35 The woodland is great for dogs, with no stiles and plenty to occupy the canine nose.
Abbey ruins dog walk near Richmond, North Yorkshire Few places better than a crumbling ruin for a thoughtful moment of walkies with Fido. This was once home to a large community of White Canons, until Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries.
M5 Services Gloucester, Gloucestershire Half mile bridle path walk accessible directly from both northbound and southbound services
M40 Junction Cherwell Valley Services dog walk, Oxfordshire Junction 10 This handy walk starts from Cherwell Services, although there aren't many clues to find the start point. Easy parking for large motorhomes and caravans.
Charnock Richard M6 Services -Northbound only, Lancashire A mown track around a grassy field adjacent to the car park on the northbound side. Takes about 10 minutes to complete a circuit. Picnic table and poo bin at the start.
A1M Junction 38 dog walk near Doncaster, South Yorkshire Junction 38 A transformed colliery site that is great for dog walks. Already it's hard to imagine how this green space would have looked.
M4 - Chieveley Services with dog walk, Berkshire Junction 13 This is a truly rural walk, and a surprising contrast to the busy motorway and M4 service station you will leave behind.
M5 Junction 4 dog walk from The Hobbit, Worcestershire Junction 4 Fabulous dog walking in Middle Earth. Yup, the real thing! The dog won't care but kids can look for hobbits.
M4 Junction 15 Lakeside Walk, Wiltshire Junction 15 This is a fine all-weather walk on a hard surface path around the lake, with easy access for buggies and wheelchair users.