The Ruins of Castle Mortimer and a gastro pub, Herefordshire Once the stronghold of the Mortimer family, the village now has fallen back to rural life and the castle ruins are great for kids and dogs to explore.
Dog walk using paths of the biggest mass trespass, and not where you expect, Lancashire This was a surprise - we were expecting a pretty lagoon of scenic delight. But the lagoon had almost no water in it, apparently for 'safety concerns'.
Dog-friendly beach and coast path near Blackpool, Lancashire When the tide is out the beach here is an enormous doggie playground with views across to the hills surrounding the South Lakes.
Village pub and dog walks, Lancashire A dog-friendly pub with access to several really long dog walks over the fells, and a shorter one for dogs on a journey.
Heritage dog walk and big views, Lancashire A useful park to know about if you're staying in the area, and a good place to start the Barnoldswick heritage trail.
Country park dog walks near Stoke, Staffordshire One of our favourite dog walks in the area, with shady woodland and a lake and a background of chattering birds. It's a delight and very soothing.
Leafy picnic area near Congleton and uphill dog walk, Cheshire A quiet and leafy picnic area with several picnic tables and a pleasant area to take a break. There's a signed walk too.
Easy access dog walk in a secluded valley near Buxton, Derbyshire Easy access dog walk in a quiet and peaceful part of the Peak District. It's a wonderful place to hear curlews and see some super-sized moorland insects (nice ones).
Old railway dog walk with doggie splashing stream, Cheshire A choice of walks here which reflect the area's industrial past. It's a popular place for walking the dogs and the occasional tourist info boards are interesting.
A short walk on a long causeway near Bamford, Derbyshire A cheat of one of the iconic High Peak walks is exactly what you need for a short walk with the dog and a break from the driving.
High Peak dog walks and dog-friendly inn with camping, Derbyshire This could be the perfect place to experience some of the more accessible parts of the High Peak, with a warm and dog-loving pub to come back to.