Marbury dog walks near Comberbach, Cheshire This beautiful park is a great place for dogs to visit. It's a really tranquil place which has glorious woodlands and lakeside walks as well as formal gardens in the grounds of a former manor house.
Baggeridge Country Park dog walk, Staffordshire A popular Green Flag park, created over a former colliery. It's clear that this is a much loved park, there's a really friendly atmosphere and happy looking dog walkers.
M62 Junction 22 dog walk Saddleworth Moor, Lancashire Junction 22 This is doggy dashing paradise on a section of the Pennine Way long distance footpath. Despite the lack of facilities for drivers, for active dogs this really is as good as it gets.
Excellent Dog friendly tearoom and field walks nearby, Leicestershire Thurlaston Garden Centre has a tearoom called Gardener's Rest.
Denham dog-friendly pub, Buckinghamshire Junction 1 Gorgeous double-fronted dog-friendly Georgian pub, covered in wisteria in the heart of unspoilt Denham Village, with fantastic large garden hidden out back.
Alderley Edge dog walk, Cheshire Stop and take a breather here, with a viewfest across Cheshire and to the Peak District. It's a fabulous place to walk the dog. Pick your day carefully for best results.
Rosemarkie dog-friendly beach and dog walk, Scotland A great beach for dog walking off the A9 on the Black Isle. There's free car parking at both Chanonry Point and Rosemarkie but it can get busy in the summer.
Nercwys Forest dog walk, Wales A small and usually tranquil piece of forest, lovely and cool in hot weather. No stiles, and easy walking. No sheep. Horses possible. Great views.
Coombe Country Park dog walks, West Midlands A popular destination for Coventry folk, there is lots to do here all through the year.
A96 dog-friendly beach in Nairn, Scotland Long, clean beach, flat, dunes, perfect for dogs and owners. Dogs allowed off-lead. On the other side of the sand dunes is a lake and a path back to the car park.
Swan Inn dog-friendly pub, Newtown, Berkshire Wash Water Junction A gorgeous Grade II listed dog-friendly Inn just off the A34 and a short drive south off the M4 towards Newbury, south of the town itself.
A55 Dulas dog-friendly beach, Anglesey, Wales Junction 8 Large (at low tide) uncrowded beach that's particularly popular with dog owners. No restrictions on canine access. Check the tide tables before you go, and be very careful where you park.