Drigg Dunes dog-friendly beach, Cumbria An enormous sandy and dog-friendly beach that stretches for miles and miles to St Bees Head.
Forest dog walk near Ullapool, Scotland A Forestry Commission walk that isn't just serried ranks of pine trees! This one is in an arboretum with over 200 different kinds of trees, and masses of rhodedendron too.
Penicuik dog walk near Edinburgh, Scotland A fine dog walk in the grounds of an 18th century house, long derelict but now undergoing a restoration programme.
Grimsargh dog walk, Lancashire Very easy to follow circular dog walk on a Public Footpath around a reservoir, with fields and an old railway line too. The walks is a good one - and the pub is again dog-friendly.
Coed Bryndansi woodland dog walk near Colwyn Bay, Clwyd, Wales Easy dog walking on forest tracks, in pretty much the middle of nowhere.
Cleveland Way dog walk near Boltby, Yorkshire A dead straight dog walking avenue, and not a lot else. It's a great place for all dogs, and easy for unsociable dogs to manage as they probably won't get much company.
Whitwell dog walk near Worksop, Yorkshire If solitude and seclusion is what you and the dog need, then this woodland has it in abundance - on a busy Bank Holiday we didn't see or hear a soul.
Borsdane Woods dog walk, Lancashire Ancient semi-natural woodland believed to be more than 400 years old. With many ancient trees, the wood has remained relatively unchanged for centuries and is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Cautley waterfall dog walk, Cumbria The wild, remote area and a magnificent waterfall at the end of an easy to follow path makes this short walk an exhilarating experience. There may be sheep around, but otherwise it's ideal for dogs.
Coatham wood dog walk in dog-friendly, County Durham 2 Square miles of forest, woodland and meadows 1 mile off the A66 at Long Newton.
Tetford dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Lincolnshire Welcoming local pub. Good carvery on Sunday. Used by locals. Has a tea room too which is open during the day.
Benthall Hall woodland dog walk, Shropshire Ironbridge is a 'must see' industrial heritage town, but if you're visiting the area then don't miss the glorious walk at Bentham Hall.
