West Kirby dog-friendly beach, Merseyside Dog-friendly beach with a view across to Wales. Loads going on here, with the extraordinary natural lagoon used for water sports etc when the tide's out.
A dog walk on the Tissington Trail, Derbyshire The Tissington Trail runs for 13 miles between Ashbourne and Parsley Hay, and was once a railway line. Now it's popular with dog walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Mewslade dog-friendly beach, Gower Peninsula, Wales A pretty little beach on the Gower and much quieter than many other beaches in summer. There's a walk to get there, and it's worth checking that you'll be arriving when the tide is out.
Feels like you are in the countryside - Banbury, Oxfordshire A small country park close to the town centre. Plenty of open spaces as well as woodland areas to investigate. Has the Oxford Canal and a river running through it.
Allean Woods dog walk near Pitlochry, Scotland Serene forest walking spot, with views over Loch Tummel. Look out for the 8th century hill fort, somehow not smothered by conifers.
A442 reservoir dog walk, Worcestershire Easy to follow dog walkies route that's perfect for a short stroll on a hot day. It's just a few miles off the A442.
A5 dog walk near Capel Curig, Wales Very popular walkers' lake (and fishermen too), so avoid at weekends in the summer and enjoy on weekdays out of season. On a good day, the atmos is unbeatable.
Cefn Sidan dog friendly beach walk near Llanelli, Wales An 8 mile long beach in Pembrey Country Park - bring out those greyhounds!
Merlimont Plage dog-friendly beach, France Main beach out of bounds during the summer but at the end near the sand dunes it is very dog friendly all year round