A towpath walk along the pretty and well-tended canalside.
Short, and pleasant walk through a bird sanctuary. The visitor centre has lots of interesting info, and there's plenty for kids to do (apart from walking the dog).
Dogs will enjoy the mix of fields and river path on this very rural footpath.
Hardwick Hall near Sedgefield. Now a country hotel and grounds but used to be a stately home. Fantastic paved walks, flat and easy. Lakeside and woodland walk, follies and sculptures.
A great place for a dog walk, and the woods are also full of local history.
Award winning linear park with woodland and open space that's ideal for dogs. Follow the marked trail for a nicely planned circular walk.
A glorious dog walk along a towpath with the chance to watch narrowboats climbing the 21 closely placed locks of the 'Stairway to Heaven'. And a choice of dog-friendly places for refreshments.
Dogs will relish the freedom of this woodland, which dates way back to early times. And afterwards, there's a lovely atmosphere at the dog-friendly village pub. Ticks all the boxes!
The pub is deceptive - bigger inside than you'd think from the car park, and it's strong on food too. The walk is an easy one to find, and dogs get a good off-lead run.
If you have canal buffs in your party be prepared for them to abandon all ideas of walking the dog in this fascinating excavation of 14 locks.
Fantastically well-placed dog-friendly pub inside a country park. All boxes ticked for canine content and a chance to satisfy the most demanding passengers too.
This country park has several marked trails of varying lengths, all nicely marked and easy to follow. The walk can also be reached easily from the M27 Junction 7.