Norsey Woods dog walk near Billericay, Essex Brilliant place for a wander with the dog, and nature spotters will find a surprising variety of wildlife to get excited about.
Southwold Denes dog-friendly beach, Suffolk Southwold beach has summer restrictions for dogs, so head instead for the dog-friendly Denes - north of the main beach.
Sizewell dog-friendly beach, Suffolk An interesting beach overlooked by the power station but brilliant for dogs with shingle and sand dunes.
Hainault Forest dog walks, Essex There are marked trails through this gorgeous country park, which attracts many dog walkers all year round. Plenty of space for zooming and socialising.
Victoria Park local dog walks, Greater London The biggest park in the area, and full of extraordinary bits of London heritage - like a seat made out of some of the stones of the old London Bridge when it was demolished inthe early 1800s.
Havering Country Park dog walks, Essex Bridle paths and long forest walks are possible in the hundred acres of woodland here. Small routes through the park and forest have disabled/pushchair access.
A12 Country Park dog walk near Danbury, Essex This is a very tranquil place where dogs can enjoy a walk around the lakes, meadows and woods in the grounds of a former palace. There's also a walled garden to admire.
Tylers Common local dog walk, Greater London One of the largest areas of common land in Greater London and a popular dog walking place.
A12 dog walk in the Forest, Suffolk Forestry Commission forest with its very own UFO trail, created to celebrate UFO sightings in the 1980s. Plenty of other paths also available and this is a fabulous family and dog walking space.
Heathland dog walk near Snape, Suffolk A peaceful nature reserve where you can relax and enjoy the sounds of birdsong and chirruping insects. It's a delightful spot for a gentle stroll with the dog and a picnic.