Dog-friendly village pub with rooms in the Lake District, Cumbria A light and airy, yet traditional village inn with rooms. Ideal for a dog-friendly stay away from the crowds. The dog walk is a rural hike across fields - best in dry weather!
A dog walk round a mere and country park, Shropshire An enjoyable stroll near to one of the characteristic meres of the area. Lovely for dogs, kids and drivers and with plenty to interest anyone remotely interested in wildflowers and insect life.
A527 linear dog walk near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire A linear walk with hard-surfaced path and an easy route to follow.
Country park dog walk near the river Dearne, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Small and perfectly formed country park with lots of grass for dogs and an excellent kids' playground. Back in the day it was an industrial wasteland, and you'd never guess that today.
Dog-friendly priory ruins near Barnsley, South Yorkshire Ancient ruins are an ideal way to de-stress and relax. This former monastery is completely dog-friendly and a tranquil place for a moment to ponder, or enjoy a picnic.
Dog-friendly pub on the heath, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire The dog-friendly pub here is a step back in time to the 1850s with a quirky and really lovely old building. You can almost still hear the shouts of stagecoach drivers and ostlers across the heathland.
Chatsworth House and dog walks, Derbyshire With a relatively big parking fee you'll want to spend a good while at Chatsworth to get your money's worth. Especially as some areas, including the house are off-limites to dogs.
Reservoir dog walk through a pine forest, Derbyshire In warm weather the cooling view of these large reservoirs is a charm. There are quite a few footpaths, but the obvious ones by the water are close to sheep or fenced off for people fishing.
Countryside Centre Cafe and dog walk, Greater Manchester A happy dog-friendly cafe and a walk along a pretty canal with woodland glades.
Campsite with excellent dog walk and swimming near Haltwhistle, Northumberland A camping site with access to dog walks through the Bellister Estate and also swimming in the Tyne. One of the best dog walks at a campsite we've found. You can also park nearby for just the walks.
Magical stone and moorland dog walk, Northumberland Ideal for a short woodland ramble or a much longer hike in the hills above the Coquet valley. This is one of the more remote parts of the Northumberland National Park and a joy to explore.
Waterside Country Park and dog walks, Northumberland A popular country park with a number of marked trails and a cafe at the visitor centre. At weekends this can get hugely crowded and we'd suggest you choose somewhere else to stop with the dog.