A69 A walk with the dog on Hadrians Wall, Northumberland One of the very best bits of Hadrian's Wall with plenty of the wall to see, and the equally imposing sight of the Whin Sill pushing out from deep in the earth to the light.
Charming dog-friendly tea-rooms, Northumberland One of the very best garden tea rooms we've seen this year. The flowers are a delight and the cakes here are light and calorie-free.
A69 Riverside dog walk and country park by Hexham, Northumberland Parking in Hexham can be a horror story, so this is a relaxed and tranquil oasis of riverside calm.
A69 Roman Temple of Mithras dog walk, Northumberland On the rainswept day we were here it was hard to imagine Roman soldiers getting excited about Mithraic rituals here, let alone bull sacrifices and pagan fun.
A69 Roman Fort or a doggie beach and swimming spot, Northumberland Our plan was to walk with the dog to one of the forts on Hadrian's Wall. Instead we found a wonderful beach by a water-filled quarry that the dog point blank refused to leave.
A69 Roman Garrison Town - dog-friendly attraction, Northumberland At one time this was the northernmost town in the Roman Empire and hugely important. Today it's a breath of fresh air after the crowds in nearby Corbridge and well worth a visit.
A Roman walk with the dog, Northumberland This is one of the best Roman sites to visit with the dog because there is so much lush grass between the very spread out excavated sections that the dog will be fooled into thinking it's really a dog...
A69 Woodland dog walk near Brampton, Cumbria Popular woodland for dog walking, and easy to reach from the A69. On the day we were there the lake was shimmering with sunlight reflecting on damselfly wings and it was just gorgeous.
A visit to Hexham with the dog, Northumberland Avoid this one in peak tourist season, but definitely try for a stop here at quieter times of the year. The town has plenty of dog-friendly shops and a surprisingly large park just behind the centre.
A69 Country Park dog walks, Northumberland A former quarry that's slowly turning into a green and pleasant country park. It's still a work in progress and some of the paths are decidedly sharp on the paws.
A69 Priory ruins, riverside walk and Bark & Brew cafe, Cumbria Tranquil ruins where dogs are welcome and shaded seats are a welcome sight on a hot day. Best of all is the Bark and Brew dog cafe next door!
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.