Coastal Cumbria with dog-friendly hotel, walks and a castle, Cumbria A real hidden gem just outside the national park and there's plenty to do here and no crowds.
Quiet dog walk with views near Bridgnorth, Shropshire An easy walk with no livestock to worry about and just one path through the bracken. Ideal for a quiet stroll with the dog in a little-frequented beauty spot.
A rural walk and country pub, Herefordshire A gorgeous part of Herefordshire to take a break and just enjoy the fresh air and scents and sounds of nature.
Half-a-hill dog walk and fab view, Shropshire What a strange place, half the hill is missing! The remaining half is part of the Shropshire Hill AONB.
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.
A dog walk from Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria A glorious stride out with the dog with some fabulous views over the countryside on a clear day.
Country park dog walk, swimming and cafe, Lancashire A country park with paths near water, over grass and with objects from the industrial legacy of the area.
Woodland dog walk with swimming, Lancashire Excellent dog walking woodland, and every car in the car park had an enthusiastic dog on board. The pup loved it here and happily dived from woodland to river and around again.
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.
Riverside dog walk with swimming, Lancashire A perfect walk for sociable dogs, with soft lush grass, doggie beaches by the river and swimming. Always check the river levels before letting your dog in the water.
Waterfalls walk with the dog on the Pennine Bridleway, North Yorkshire This is a lovely tiny village where it's easy to get onto the Pennine Bridleway for a satisfying yomp with the dog. Expect waterfalls and chatty locals.
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.
