Victoria Park local dog walks, Greater London The biggest park in the area, and full of extraordinary bits of London heritage - like a seat made out of some of the stones of the old London Bridge when it was demolished inthe early 1800s.
Bayhurst Wood dog walk, Greater London A large 90 acre Country Park that's largely woodland. It's part of Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve.
M25 Jct 17 dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Greater London Junction 17 A surprisingly rural walk beside lakes and canal just at the start of the M40 and under 3 miles from the M25. The pub is dog-friendly and has a marvellous view from the terrace.
A404 dog walk near Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire A calm woodland dog-walking space close to Rickmansworth and the A404. A fine place for a gentle dog walk and picnic, and surprisingly quiet.
Waterlow Park local dog walk, Greater London A lovely park, gifted to Londoners by Sir Sidney Waterlow as a 'garden for the gardenless'. Dogs are welcome here, but don't forget the poo bags!
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.
Fairlop Waters local dog walk, Greater London Popular dog walking park, and near the A12 if you want to give Fido a quick break before heading into London. There's a lot of sporty stuff going on here, but still space for a good dog walk.
Pitshanger Park dog walk, Ealing, Greater London Popular dog walking park, with lots of open space for dogs to run free. There's a river path along the Brent.
A12 Bedfords Park on-lead dog walk, Greater London Junction 28 Brook Street Interchange A large deer park within easy access of the A12 near Harold Hill. It's a great place for an on-lead dog walk, and you get big views over London.
Dog-friendly motel and country park - close to Heathrow Airport, London A Travelodge motel with a small country park literally on the doorstep, and really close for Heathrow if you need to stay over to pick someone up and have the dog with you.