Superb dog-walking here, with swimming places and broad open spaces for dogs to really stretch their legs. Kids will love this place too - there's a sturdy and well-equipped pirates playground.
Definitely worth leaving the autoroute to explore this tiny medieval village, with a couple of very appetising boulangerie / patisserie, a deer park and enticingly dozey atmosphere.
Super special Grade 1 listed pub, once called home by the Lord of the Manor. So if dog-friendly dining in style makes your posh pooch happy, head for the Old Hall.
If your dog likes a forest to himself - head to this Forestry Commission space in the middle of nowhere. Acres of fresh air, trees and well made paths.
This is one of our favourite stops - with a fabulous forest off-lead walk for the dog, and then just a few miles down the road there's a village with an excellent restaurant and an old abbey to admire...
If your dog loves to swim and splash, this is a great place to come in the summer. The bend on the River Avon was, once upon a time, a natural open-air lido for the residents of Stratford.
Long sandy beaches, dunes, and plenty of space for dogs to enjoy themselves away from the village centre - where there are shops and take-aways for picnics.
A dog walk over fields and community woodland that has lots of options to vary the length. It's a pretty walk in summer and well worth exploring. The nearby pub/restaurant is dog-friendly.
Long beach about 2 miles long.
The dog walk here runs beside the Grand Union canal, formerly one of the pulsing arteries of the industrial revolution but now a haven for ducklings and young canoeists.
A big open walk on the River Trent plain, and a grand opportunity for doggie socialising. It's popular with local dog-walkers and there's no chance of getting lost.
Wander through the idyllic Dumsey Meadow and this leads to a pathway alongside the river.