In the winter months especially this is a fine place for a dog walk, and there's plenty of scamper space for dogs to be off-lead in fields with no livestock.
A relaxing stroll with the dog along the Oxford Canal through the Cherwell Valley. It starts from a delightful Oxfordshire village - famous for the Fairport Convention festival.
The story of the village here has plenty of drama – from sunken villages to ghosts. It is an outstandingly attractive area, and has been featured in the 'Coast' series on TV.
Dog-friendly pub that is so close to the motorway that you can almost smell it, never mind hear it.
The village is on the banks of the River Avon between the Cotswolds and the North Wessex Downs. The pub here is very dog-friendly and really convenient for a break from the M4.
This is mainly a canal-side walk, with the early stages passing through fields on a Public Footpath.
Astonishingly pretty little town and blessed with a choice of dog-friendly places for a coffee or lunch, and an excellent walk for travel-weary dogs.
A riverside dog walk near pubs and cafes, as well as the famous view from the top.
Seconds away from the Devon Expressway you won't lose journey time by taking a dog walk break here. The inn is about 200 years old, with open fires, oak beams and a relaxing atmosphere.
An easy to navigate, interesting and varied walk along the towpaths of two canals.
Excellent stopping point for dogs and kids (and drivers) with easy to follow walk routes on good firm paths - ideal for wet weather and keeping your feet dry.
A lovely walk on well-signed paths through one of the curiosities of the forest.