Hornchurch Country Park dog walks, Essex Plenty of history in this country park - from pre-Roman times to a former RAF base. Now it's a tranquil spot and popular with local dog walkers.
Crystal Palace local dog walks, Greater London Slight tatty Victorian show-park that's keen on dinosaurs. The dog will love it, there's 200 acres of canine communication to scratch and sniff
Wanstead Flats dog walks, Greater London Wanstead Flats is the southern end of Epping Forest and pawfect for dog walks.
Morden Hall Park dog walks, Surrey Surprisingly unknown park in South London, that's in the care of the National Trust. The River Wandle twists through the middle, and is well defended by geese.
Elthorne Park dog walk, Hanwell, Greater London Junction 2 A park that's also near the canal, so if your dog needs a longer run there's a lot more walking on the towpath.
Eastbrookend Park dog walk, Greater London A country park since 1995, this former landfill site is now a dog walkers' delight.
High Elms dog walk and dog-friendly cafe, Greater London Calm and gentle walking in 250 acres of a local nature reserve and park. Also a lovely dog-friendly cafe for after your walk.
Hainault Forest dog walks, Essex There are marked trails through this gorgeous country park, which attracts many dog walkers all year round. Plenty of space for zooming and socialising.
Mill Hill Park dog walks, Greater London Useful neighbourhood park for dog walkers, and close to the end of the M1 and the A1. Gently old-fashioned sort of park, in a nice way.
M25 Junction 31 dog walk near South Ockendon, Essex Junction 31 The woodland here is a real pleasure to walk through with the dog, shady in sunshine, and with a dappled glow on duller days.
Northala Fields, Northolt, Greater London If you've spotted some odd looking mini-pyramids from the A40 and wondered what they were - why not take the dog for a closer look? ...
Highgate Wood local dog walk, Greater London A tree filled 70 acre park at the beginning of the A1. Once inside the trees, there's almost no trace of the surrounding traffic and there are plenty of tweeting birds instead.