The Hidden dog walk at South Mimms Services, Hertfordshire
A walk that starts right in the Services, but with its start point well hidden from thousands of desperate dogs.
A walk that starts right in the Services, but with its start point well hidden from thousands of desperate dogs.
There isn't a castle but legend says that this was the site of Arthur's Camelot. Whether this is true or not it is the site of an iron age hill fort.
The pub here is a 16th Century building with beams, open fires and a touch of old England.
A choice of paths here, either along the canal or the river. There's more to see on the canal route, and the path is in good condition.
A young country park that gets better every year as the trees and shrubs develop, and the lakes attract wildlife and water plants.
This is reputed to be the only village left in England that still maintains the 'rotating' medieval field system.
The site offers a network of surfaced woodland trails and there are also fantastic off road links to the Teversal Trail Network, and on into Derbyshire and the Five Pits Trail.
An easy to manage walk with dogs, very close to the M6 exit.
A National Trust property where the car park has a fenced in dog walk section at the far end of the car park for a safe doggie comfort break.
Relaxing homely bar area with sofas and a fabulous view over the Severn estuary and Wales. Can get crowded at busy travel times.
Dogs will benefit not just from an excellent walk here, but also that their drivers have so many opportunities for shopping, snacks and meals to suit all budgets and tastes.
Countryside dog walk just yards from J8/M25. Excellent stop off when travelling. Access to both carriageways. Adjacent to North Downs Way / Gatton Park. Massive view over the North Downs and Reigate.