A375 Nature reserve walk and a dog-friendly pub near Honiton, Devon A fine traditional pub with splendid views. Great to come back to after a walk with your dog.
Woodland dog walk and no sheep, Wales A quiet spot in the Cambrian Mountains near Newtown where dogs can really have a good leg-stretch and enjoy woodland sniffing too. We quite often picnic here and rarely see anyone else.
A7 exit 18 dog walk in Provence, France Junction 18 A perfect dog-walking place, with a selection of routes ranging from a 20 minute stroll to a several hours of purposeful hiking.
Barnard Castle dog walks and swimming beaches, County Durham Characterful market town, with cobbled streets and dog-welcoming cafes, pubs and many non-food shops.
Woodland dog walk and nearby dog-friendly pub, Buckinghamshire Junction 13 Close to the M1 Junction 13 and 14 this is a good off-lead dog walk, and the dog-friendly pub is just a few minutes drive away.
M25 Junction 24 dog walk at Trent country park, Hertfordshire Junction 24 This is an orderly and well maintained country park, with hard surface paths creating accessibility routes – and all weather dog walking in clean footwear a definite possibility.
M4 junction 36 dog walk near Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales Junction 36 Once past the recently restored country house this walk turns into a fine woodland wander through over 100 acres with stunning views over the valleys beyond.
M9 Junction 2 coastal walk near Linlithgow, Scotland Junction 2 This small settlement between Queensferry and Grangemouth has a lot going on. Three different dog-walks, the chance to visit a famous castle, and a dog-friendly pub.
A377 dog-friendly pub and riverside walk, Devon An enchanting aromatic garden surrounds this pretty dining pub, and the entrance absolutely has the gardening wow factor.
M25 Junction 2 Woodland dog walk, Kent Junction 2 This is a fascinating park and dog walk between Dartford and Gravesend, so close to the road network and yet it feels like another world.
Country park dog walk near Cumbernauld, Scotland Junction 6 I was expecting something quite grand here, fooled by the work 'palace' no doubt. In the event the park used to be farmland, so the terrain is quite unusual for a public park.
M4 junction 38 dog walk near Port Talbot, Wales Junction 38 Fascinating contrast here with an ancient stone circle rubbing shoulders with a bio-mass power station - both visible from the footpath.