M5 Services Gloucester, Gloucestershire Half mile bridle path walk accessible directly from both northbound and southbound services
Clumber Park dog walk and cafe, Nottinghamshire This is an enormous country park and hugely popular with local dog owners. There are a multitude of small paths and fields as well as the formal grounds and lake.
Baggeridge Country Park dog walk, Staffordshire A popular Green Flag park, created over a former colliery. It's clear that this is a much loved park, there's a really friendly atmosphere and happy looking dog walkers.
Melton Woods dog walk, Yorkshire A great place for a dog walk, and the woods are also full of local history.
Saunton Sands dog-friendly beach, Devon Great for dogs all year round. Dunes, sea, loads and loads of space - just great! Please be good about keeping your dog under control and picking up the poo, because ...
Seaton dog-friendly beach, Cornwall Tamar Bridge Roundabout Sand and shingle, particularly fantastic doggie heaven beach.
M6 Junction 28 or 29 Cuerden Valley Park, Lancashire Junction 29 Cuerden Valley Park is hugely popular with dog walkers, and the bright-eyed, waggy tailed dogs Jem met made it clear that this is a piece of canine heaven.
M5 Junction 21 Sand point dog-friendly beach near Weston, Somerset Junction 21 This can be either a beach walk, or a trail through the adjacent nature reserve.
A96 dog-friendly beach in Nairn, Scotland Long, clean beach, flat, dunes, perfect for dogs and owners. Dogs allowed off-lead. On the other side of the sand dunes is a lake and a path back to the car park.
M5 Junction 25 two watery dog walks, Somerset Junction 25 There's a choice of two water walks in this sleepy village, both quiet and tranquil. There are a couple of small shops in the village for picnic supplies, and the Bell is dog-friendly in the bar.
Bestwood Park dog walk, Nottinghamshire Good walking in this historic park. Look out for the interesting colliery remains near the car park. Horses also use the park, so avoid the bridle paths if your dog is scared of large beasties!
Richmond Royal Park local dog walks, Surrey Largest of the Royal Parks with over a thousand acres of land.
