Country Park dog walks near Braintree, Essex Former farmland which is now a good park for dog walks. Lots of lakes, ponds and woods to wander around in wide, flat, open spaces and an excellent network of paths.
Scourie dog-friendly beach, Scotland Gently shelving shingle and sandy beach with rock pools allowing easy, safe access for dogs that enjoy swimming but are unable to scramble or jump in and out of the water.
Golitha Falls National Nature Reserve, Cornwall A stunning walk along the banks of the river Fowey as well as in woodland. Good for walking dogs and children, although not suitable for a pram.
Felixstowe dog-friendly beach and cafe, Suffolk Dogs are welcome on all of the beach in winter, and for the central beach area there are designated dog areas between May 1st and September 30th. These are signed and easy to find.
Ryton dog walk with a cafe, Warwickshire A country park is 100 acres of reclaimed land, with waterside and grassy walks and lots of doggy dashing space. The paths within the park are hard-surfaced and accessible.
Alvaston Park local dog walk, Derbyshire Pleasant dog walk place if you live locally, otherwise there's an unhelpful lack of facilities.
Cleveland Way dog walk near Boltby, North Yorkshire A dead straight dog walking avenue, and not a lot else. It's a great place for all dogs, and easy for unsociable dogs to manage as they probably won't get much company.
St Valery dog-friendly beach and walk, France Pretty litle market town with a square to sit and enjoy a coffee and watch the world wake up, and then a pleasant stroll along the promenade with the dog.
Pitsford dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Northamptonshire Relaxed and friendly pub where you and the dog will be made welcome straight away. This is a family-run inn, with meals at realistic prices and a refreshingly straightforward approach.
Coral Beach - dog-friendly beach and walk, Scotland Stunning white coral sand beaches- Linear walk. Drive out of Applecross towards Milton, keep driving out of the village til you reach a fork in the road.
Freshwater West dog-friendly beach, Pembrokeshire, Wales Popular beach for surfers, and for the site of Dobby's grave (no longer there), and it's dog-friendly. Gets very crowded at weekends and Bank Holidays, and whenever the surf is up.