M25 Junction 26 Forest dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Essex Junction 26 This is the largest open space in London by far at nearly 6,000 acres. It's brilliant for dogs to romp off-lead, roll in the unspeakable and have a great doggie moment.
Country Park dog walk near Kings Lynn, Norfolk Country park with several lakes and a network of paths between them. Easy parking for large vehicles in the enormous car park.
A11 dog walk and dog-friendly pizza, Essex Junction 9 A chance to walk along part of the oldest road in Britain or take the pooch for a gentle stroll along the river. A very welcome break from the motorway indeed.
A34 dog walk near Oxford, Oxfordshire A real opportunity to explore a charming old village with thatched cottages and a tiny 15th century church nearby. A village shop has cold drinks and snacks, and a lovely tea garden in summer.
Country dining pub and dog walk near Loughborough, Leicestershire Junction 23 Dog friendly pub with a dog walk from the door, and great food to boot. Not far from the A6 or less than 4 miles from the M1 Jct 23 or Jct 22.
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.
A30 doggiestop near Trescowe, Cornwall We're not usually fans of stately homes, but this is in a dog-friendly league of its own and every effort has been made to ensure the comfort of visitors.
Milton Keynes dog-friendly inn and dog walk, Buckinghamshire Junction 14 This dog-friendly haven is quite close to the Grand Union canal, and it's an old building. So a bit of a rarity in MK.
M1 Junction 29A family stop with castle and dog walk, Derbyshire Junction 29a Very handy family stop close to the M1 between Nottingham and Sheffield. Make sure you have your English Heritage card with you to avoid the parking charge.
A512 dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Coalville, Leicestershire This is a dog walk for the early-birds as the pub serves a good value breakfast with waffles from 9am.
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.
Dog walks and dog-friendly pub near Skipton, North Yorkshire There are shops, dog-friendly pubs and cafes here, and it's a good stopping point on the A65 with much easier parking and access to the walks than Skipton, which is just 4 miles away.