Littlemill forest dog walk A9 northbound, Scotland The dog walk here is a real hidden gem. And the geological features are interesting for curious people too. Not too far from the A9 heading north and well worth an explore.
Skipness Castle and seafood cafe, Scotland Today the castle looks a tad forlorn, but back in the day it was a vibrant centre and visitors came by sea. Dogs are welcome around the ruins and there's a seafood cafe next door.
Port Logan dog-friendly beach, Scotland A big sandy and dog-friendly beach here. Good for swimming and water games with the dog. Don't miss a trip to the historic fish pool, it's extraordinary.
Eskdalemuir Forest dog walk, Scotland An out of the way dog walk that's ideal for off-lead scampering with little chance of meeting other walkers or livestock.
Very quiet waterside dog walk, Scotland A quiet and tranquil dog-walking spot with few visitors and a choice of car parks. It's a few miles off the A708 and quieter than the watersports loch nearby.
Community Forest dog walk, Scotland Dogs will really enjoy this woodland spot with a babbling brook at the start for happy splashing. It's quiet and free of sheep.
A haunted castle visit with the dog, Scotland This castle has a truly gruesome reputation and stories of ghosts, murders and black magic are many and varied. Dogs are welcome to visit and ours showed no sign of supernatural sniffs.
Kirroughtree Forest Centre near Newton Stewart, Scotland One of the main visitor centres in the Galloway Forest with plenty of information about routes and the Dark Skies project.
Bruces Stone and a dog-friendly cafe, Scotland The dog walk here takes you to another Bruce-themed object, this time a stone where the great man rested his weary head after winning a skirmish with the English Army.
Small beach and quiet charm near Glenuig, Scotland Small sand and shingle beach with enchanting views. It's a great place for a dog to put his nose up and sniff, and on a sunny day it feels just perfect.
A10 Royal residence and country park dog walk, Greater London A country park that's very handy for the A10 if you need a doggie pitstop on your way into, or out of, London.
Grandpa Greens and a canalside wander, Greater Manchester Fabulous and popular ice-cream shop and cafe with the pretty Huddersfield narrow canal to walk the dog on.