A14 dog walk and dog-friendly cafe/pub near Naseby, Northamptonshire Junction 2 We found this was a good combo of dog-friendly pub and short dog walk, with the site of the Battle of Naseby just a few miles away if you get inspired by the 'oldness' of everything around here.
M1 Junction 11 dog walk on the Downs, Bedfordshire Junction 11 This is a fabulous dog walk on an ancient track that was once the pre-Roman highway between the Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire and far away Norfolk.
Dog walk in a valley near Wrexham, Wales A large park in a beautiful valley. There's a choice of walking through woods, over grass or along the river, and the chance to enjoy some interesting metal sculptures.
Popular Country Park dog walks near the A1, Nottinghamshire This is a popular dog walking site for local residents and tourists, and has a good mix of manicured lawns, rougher dog romping space and a lake.
A31 exit 4 Arc sur Tille, France Junction 4 Dijon-Est The walk here is in a set of leisure lakes, with good facilities and quite a lot going on. It's also a really easy place to get to, and just a few minutes away from the motorway exit.
Loch Lomond dog walk at Balmaha, Scotland A good starting point for all sorts of different kinds of dog walk - including one with beaches, another through the enormous woodlands here, and yet another goes up an iconic hill.
M20 J2 country park dog walk, Kent Junction 2 This is a calm place for a dog walk and driving break from the M20 Jct 2, or the M26 Jct 2. There's plenty to keep the kids busy, or for just a peaceful potter with the pooch.
M25 Junction 6 woodland dog walk, Surrey Junction 6 This enchanting woodland is owned by the Woodland Trust.
Accessible walk near the A14 with pub and parking, Cambridgeshire Fully accessible dog walk on flat paths through a nature reserve, and a child and dog-friendly Tudor inn with roaring fires in winter and a garden in summer.
M42 Junction 9 waterside dog walk, Warwickshire Junction 9 Lovely relaxing dog walk along the Birmingham and Fazeley canal towpath, with side paths into a nature reserve. The towpath is well-maintained and clean underfoot.
A39 forest dog walk near Truro, Cornwall Very popular dog walking spot, and a great place for quality dog time. Useful for a safe off-lead dog walk not far away from the A39.
