M74 junctions 3 and 4 historic dog walk, Scotland Junction 3 This is a popular walking spot for local dogs, and there is plenty of lush grassy space for dogs to hurtle around in.
M74 Junction 5 dog walk near Motherwell, Scotland Junction 5 A very handy stopping point whether you're heading north or south, as this enormous park spans almost the complete distance between Junctions 5 and 6.
Motherwell dog walk, Scotland Junction 6 Part of a bird sanctuary called Barons Haugh. There is a Japanese garden and it also has the oldest living thing in Lanarkshire - the Covenanters Oak, which is 800 years old.
M74 Junction 7 Country Park dog walk, Scotland Junction 7 This is a fantastic environment for dogs, as well as families. There is plenty of space for everyone, and an ideal stopping point before heading into one of the big cities.
M74 junction 8 dog walk and a garden centre, Scotland Junction 8 A mix of activities here, with tasty home cooking on offer in a garden centre (with spotlessly clean loos) and then a truly rural footpath dog walk - best attempted before you succumb to the cakes!
M74 Junction 10 dog walk in Lesmahagow, Scotland Junction 10 This is a short walk for dogs, on hard surfaced paths ideal for wheelchairs, buggies, and wet days when you don't want to get your feet too wet.
M74 junction 12 dog walk to a castle, Scotland Junction 12 Dogs and heritage buffs will both love this 30-40 minute walk to the castle and back. Explanation boards along the way explain the background, including an interesting Polish connection.
M74 Junction 15 dog walks, Scotland Junction 15 Branded as the first 'Walkers' Town' in Scotland, some impeccable organisation has gone into creating a series of well marked trails in and around the town and environs.
M74 Junction 18 dog walk with ruined castle, Scotland Junction 18 Ruined castle, woodland, river for dog-swimming - this walk has it all. Absolutely brilliant place to stop for a dog walk. You'll pass shops for picnic provisions on the way to the castle.
M74 Junction 19 woodland dog walk near Ecclefechan, Scotland Junction 19 This is a great walk for blowing the travel cobwebs away. There are two colour coded trails running through the forest, and most dogs will be very safe off-lead here.
M74 Junction 21 A dog walk to one of the Bruce's caves, Scotland Junction 21 An opportunity to visit Robert the Bruce's cave. Or one of them. It's a pleasant 35 minute stroll with the dog through a valley, and the cave does boast a commanding view.
