Weetslade Country Park, Tyne and Wear A young country park, created from the site of a colliery. Now it's a wildlife haven near Newcastle with growing populations of birds and woodland.
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.
A54 woodland dog walk near Kelsall, Cheshire A short stretch of the Sandstone Trail is a perfect doggie comfort break within seconds of the A54. Even in hot weather the trees provide shade and also protect you when it's raining.
Lakeside country park dog walk and cafe, West Yorkshire A large and popular country park with huge appeal for dogs and children. We were charmed by the Room on a Broom walk, with some slighty scary witches along the way!
Dog-friendly pub on the heath, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire The dog-friendly pub here is a step back in time to the 1850s with a quirky and really lovely old building. You can almost still hear the shouts of stagecoach drivers and ostlers across the heathland.
Old Colliery nature park dog walk, West Yorkshire A nature park with a surprising range of butterflies, moths and wildflowers. Not that long ago this was a colliery and the transformation is incredible.
A walk with the dog on the Upper Don Trail, South Yorkshire Massively dog-friendly pub with several pub dogs and plenty of water bowls. A no-frills local with a big welcome to all.
A dog walk beside the Macclesfield Canal, Cheshire A towpath walk along the side of the Macclesfield canal. Ideal for an off-lead walk with nothing for a dog to chase.
Quaint old-school tourist town and walks, Northumberland Busy seaside resort with loads of fish and chip shops, and everything you need for a traditional bucket 'n spade holiday - including lettered rock.
A68 Dog swimming and walk by the North Tyne, Northumberland Close to the little town of Bellingham, this is a great place to stop to give the dog a run.
Woodland dog walk with swimming, Northumberland A lovely woodland walk that's popular with local dog walkers. There's a river for doggie swimming, well defined paths and loads of room for dogs to zoom.
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.