Bradgate Park dog walks, Leicestershire Junction 22 Quieter side of the very popular Bradgate Park, and very popular with local dog walkers on weekday mornings in school term time.
Out Woods dog walk near Loughborough, Leicestershire Junction 23 A lovely woodland walk - dog safe for off lead walking, paths round the woods, mostly gravelled path round the outside or other paths for the more adventurous walker.
Broombriggs Farm and Windmill Hill dog walks near Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire Junction 23 Country park near Leicester, with woodland trails and a windmill. It's based around a traditional farm that was bequeathed to the council to use as a sort of outdoor heritage museum
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.
Beacon Hill dog walk near Loughborough, Leicestershire Junction 23 A country park with plenty of nature and history to look out for. The beacon hill is one of the highest points in Leicestershire, and gives a big view on a clear day.
Nanpantan woodland dog walk, Leicestershire Junction 23 Part of the National Forest, this is a fine woodland for a dog walk. It's really pretty in the Spring when the bluebells are out.
M1 junction 23A dog walk at Donington Park Services, Leicestershire Junction 23a One of the entrances to the National Forest is right in the middle of the Donington Park motorway services area with all the usual facilities.
M1 Junction 23A - dog-friendly village pub and dog walk, Leicestershire Junction 23a Dog-friendly pub and dog walk within walking distance of the M1 Services at Junction 23A! Better to drive there though, and really get away from the motorway in a small village that's somehow clung on...
M1 Junction 24 towpath walk, Nottinghamshire Junction 24 This is mainly a canal-side walk, with the early stages passing through fields on a Public Footpath.
Historic Abbey dog walk and cafe just off the M1, Nottinghamshire Junction 27 Just over 3 miles from the M1. A delightful and well-run park, with on-lead dogs welcome in the formal gardens and rougher ground for off-lead romping.
M1 Junction 27 dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Nottinghamshire Junction 27 As well as a dog-welcoming pub with very tasty food, this village walk has the advantage of being completely stile and livestock-free.
M1 - Tibshelf Services dog walk, Nottinghamshire Junction 28 It would be impossible to guess that Tibshelf Services has immediate access to over 9 miles of countryside walking on the Five Pits Trail.
