Coastal dog walk near Bardsea, Cumbria If you want to get away from it all, this is the place to go. It looks like a film set from a dystopian future which is marvellous for a pensive sort of dog walk.
Country park dog walks near Stoke, Staffordshire One of our favourite dog walks in the area, with shady woodland and a lake and a background of chattering birds. It's a delight and very soothing.
Gower - Penmaen and the Gower Way, Wales A walk across the top of the Gower peninsula with spectacular views and guaranteed happy dogs.
Showy house and landscaped gardens, Derbyshire A really delightful small-scale estate and house with a Robert Adam landscape and building design.
Leafy picnic area near Congleton and uphill dog walk, Cheshire A quiet and leafy picnic area with several picnic tables and a pleasant area to take a break. There's a signed walk too.
Reservoir dog walk through a pine forest, Derbyshire In warm weather the cooling view of these large reservoirs is a charm. There are quite a few footpaths, but the obvious ones by the water are close to sheep or fenced off for people fishing.
Old railway dog walk with doggie splashing stream, Cheshire A choice of walks here which reflect the area's industrial past. It's a popular place for walking the dogs and the occasional tourist info boards are interesting.
Waterside Country Park and dog walks, Northumberland A popular country park with a number of marked trails and a cafe at the visitor centre. At weekends this can get hugely crowded and we'd suggest you choose somewhere else to stop with the dog.
Nature Meadows dog walk near Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear Gentle walking through a mix of wildlife habitats and an entrancing spot to sit quietly with the pooch and listen to the rich and varied sounds of nature.
A68 A walk through Reiver country, Northumberland A chance to walk in the footsteps of the reivers and farmers of yesterday, and get a feel for the tough life they experienced.
A689 Riverside parking area near Bollihope, County Durham An informal parking area that's understandably popular with drivers needing to get out of their vehicles to enjoy the great outdoors.
