Abbey ruins dog walk near Richmond, Yorkshire Few places better than a crumbling ruin for a thoughtful moment of walkies with Fido. This was once home to a large community of White Canons, until Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries.
Stapleford Wood dog walks near Newark, Lincolnshire Fabulous romping ground for dogs, in highly dog-friendly Forestry Commission woodland. Handy for a doggiestop from the A1 and the A17.
Twyford Wood dog walks, Lincolnshire Forestry Commission woodland with easy to follow paths and lots of romping ground for dogs.
Melton Woods dog walk, Yorkshire A great place for a dog walk, and the woods are also full of local history.
Dog walk and dog-friendly pub just off the A1, Lincolnshire One of those quaint 'English' walks, with a fabulous pub, cricket pitch and strolling route on springy grass through lush countryside.
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.
Ferry Meadows dog walk near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Junction 17 A wonderful place to visit at any time of year, and perfect for dog-walkers. This is a lovely expanse of greenery with loads of meadows, lakes and trees to sniff around.
Sutton on Trent dog walk and pub, Nottinghamshire A big open walk on the River Trent plain, and a grand opportunity for doggie socialising. It's popular with local dog-walkers and there's no chance of getting lost.
Popular Country Park dog walks near the A1, Nottinghamshire This is a popular dog walking site for local residents and tourists, and has a good mix of manicured lawns, rougher dog romping space and a lake.
Viking Way dog walk and dog-friendly inn, Lincolnshire A choice of dog walks here, including one with full wheelchair access along the Viking Way. The signage is very good and if you're staying nearby it's worth exploring the different routes.
Medieval village dog walk near the A1, Nottinghamshire This is reputed to be the only village left in England that still maintains the 'rotating' medieval field system.
Massive dog-friendly beach and dog-friendly pub with B&B, Northumberland This historic village is a fantastic place for dogs, and kids of all ages from 4 to 94. The dunes and beach behind the massive castle are wide and spacious enough for the most energetic hound.
