M3 Junction 6 woodland dog walk near Basingstoke, Hampshire Relaxed walking in the grounds of a once grand estate, with plenty of woodland for shaded cool and a delightful sense of timelessness.
Gentle towpath stroll and a dog-friendly pub, West Midlands Good combo of an easy dog walk along a canal and a dog-friendly pub for refreshments.
Superb family-friendly walk near Stafford, Staffordshire Very easy to access this oasis of tranquillity off the A51 and an ideal spot for a journey break if you have kids on board.
Forest and heath dog walk near the A3, Surrey Doggie delight of a walk, quite close to the A3 for a quick walkies on your journey or a fabulous long weekend walkies.
Last chance dog walk before the M25 near Cheam, London Surprisingly large park with plenty of paths and a large car park too. A very handy doggiestop on the way out of London, especially if you're about to get onto the M25.
Home Farm Cafe and walks, North Yorkshire Farm cafe, dogs allowed outside. Heated patio. Nice walks from the cafe around the Benningborough Hall Estate
A visit to Hexham with the dog, Northumberland Avoid this one in peak tourist season, but definitely try for a stop here at quieter times of the year. The town has plenty of dog-friendly shops and a surprisingly large park just behind the centre.
Picnic spot with doggy swimming off the A691, County Durham A welcome spot for a doggie comfort break, with swimming and off-lead sniffing along woodland paths. On the hot day we were there the river was awash with dogs, children and loads of happy shrieking.
Woodhall Spa - accessible dog walk from a woodland tea house, Lincolnshire Starting from an iconic tea house this is a fully accessible section of the Viking Way. So once you're trodden in the footsteps of the horned invaders, what could be better than a pot of tea and cake?
The disappearing punchbowl near Thetford, Norfolk An extraordinary natural phenomenon of a now-you-see it, now-you-don't large water mere in the middle of the forest.
Beachside dog-friendly cafe, beach and camping, RoI Traditional hospitality, rolling waves and incredible atmosphere.
Quiet forest dog walk near the Wyre Forest, Shropshire If you need a calm space to walk the dog, then the busy Wyre Forest down the road with gazillions of activities isn't going to cut it.
