Dog-friendly beach near Bridgend, Wales Big open beach divided by the river Ogmore going down the middle.
Long riverside walk, East Yorkshire Walks at either side of the river Derwent. One side goes to low catton. The other goes all the way to kexby on the A1079
Ghostly dog walk and dog-friendly pub, North Yorkshire This is a really old place indeed, and was originally a resting place for monks from the nearby Jervaulx Abbey.
A12 Heathland dog walk near Westleton, Suffolk A lovely expanse of heathland which is great for dogs. This is part of the large network of nature reserves Suffolk and dogs should be on leads during bird nesting times, roughly March to August.
Country pub and a choice of dog walks, Lincolnshire This part of Lincolnshire rivals the Cotswolds for honey stone cottages and a quiet rural pace. It's a fine place for a dog walk.
Historical dog walk in the Marches, Herefordshire This is one of my favourite castles on the Welsh/English border. It's perfect for a gentle stroll with the dog, a boisterous game site for travel-weary kids or even a romantic picnic.
Tullan Strand, RoI A large beach that's favoured by dog walkers and horse riders. It's not a safe swimming beach and that keeps it quiet.
Revelin Moss dog walk, Cumbria A lovely, easy stroll up a woodland valley with fell views at the far end!
Royal Hillsborough Forest, NI A real magnet of a woodland for dogs and kids with plenty to do and explore for everyone. There is also a dog-friendly pub in the town to relax in after a great walk.
Burnham Beeches dog walk, Buckinghamshire Vast woodland, owned by the City of London but available to all. Maps available online and on-site (boards and leaflets). Some flat walks, some with inclines.
Roadford Lake, just off A30 between Okehampton and Launceston, Devon Roadford Lake sits within the stunning Wolf Valley, near the Cornwall border just minutes off the A30. Operated by swlakestrust.org.uk there are several walks from 1.
Lisburn dog walk, NI A walk in the grounds of a former castle, now a well-maintained garden at the top of the hill looking over Lisburn.