Glen Finglas woodland dog walk, Scotland The dogs had a fine time here in the forest and it's clearly a popular place for locals to get their dogs out.
Remote forest dog walk near Taynuilt, Scotland A forest dog walk here is the perfect treat for a dog fed up with a long drive. Endless running space and real dog freedom.
Ballantrae beach and coast path dog walk, Scotland A pebble beach with no dog restrictions. It's a popular place for fishing so watch out for live bait and lines. The beach slopes down quickly so dogs and kids need close supervision.
A visit to Garlieston with the dog, Scotland Quaint little harbour village with a dog-friendly pub, a pretty dog-friendly cafe and playgrounds for kids to enjoy. If you're camping, there's also a CAMC club site on the seafront.
Rothesay Castle visit with the dog, Scotland Dogs are welcome to visit this unusual circular castle on the Isle of Bute.
Very quiet waterside dog walk, Scotland A quiet and tranquil dog-walking spot with few visitors and a choice of car parks. It's a few miles off the A708 and quieter than the watersports loch nearby.
Loch Ken dog swimming near New Galloway, Scotland This is a perfect place for dogs who love to swim. There isn't a proper walk but hot dogs in need of cool water will love it here.
Mull of Kintyre dog-friendly beach, Scotland A dog-friendly beach with loads of space. You may be looking at the Mull of Kintyre in a musical way, or checking out the legend of St Columba. Either way it's a remote and atmospheric beach.
Castle dog walk on Anglesey, Wales One of the greatest medieval castles and a marvellous place to explore. Dogs are very welcome at ground level.
Heritage gardens on Windermere, Cumbria Outstanding lakeside gardens with access to watersports on Windermere and a National Trust cafe and car park. On a sunny day what could be better than a cream tea in this tranquil setting?
A beach walk and take-away cafe, Lancashire A really popular dog walking and paddling spot where the beach is made of tough grass. Loads of doggie fun!
A Wander on the Trans-Pennine Trail, South Yorkshire Finding a safe place to stop for a break on this Pennine route can be tricky.