Bug and Wink dog walk near Ashby, Leicestershire

Intimate woodland that makes a lovely doggiestop off the A42, or the A511 too. The atmosphere is light and airy, and it's a great place to enjoy a quiet moment with the pooch.

A42 Junction 13 Nature Reserve dog walk, Leicestershire

A great place for a dog walk, and an intriguing open air industrial heritage experience for anyone vaguely interested in the past.

A42 Junction 12 Woodland dog walk, Leicestershire

A secluded Woodland Trust area, where new trees are growing alongside established copses to swell the National Forest project.

A42 Junction 14 dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Derbyshire

A42 dog-friendly cafe and dog walks near Ashby, Leicestershire

This is part of the National Forest - and it's been regenerated from a former coal mining site so the trees have still got a bit of growing to do.

Dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Stylish traditional dining pub near Melton Mowbray, and close to the A46. Good as a friends' meeting up place, and welcoming for families and dogs.

National Forest dog walk near Ratby and dog-friendly pub, Leicestershire

A really delightful woodland walk for the dog, and then afterwards the nearby dog-friendly pub is welcoming and friendly.

Canalside heritage dog walks with cafe, Leicestershire

Relaxed and friendly canal-side centre with facilities and walking routes to historic sites. Good for families, dogs and the curious.

A6 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Leicestershire

Welcoming dining pub close to the A6, and a good place for a driving break and a dog walk. Families and dogs are made welcome, and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.