Haigh Hall Country Park is large, and there's plenty of space for dog walkers. It's very popular with families during the school holidays. You can also get to this park from the M6.
Situated between Gravesend and Cobham, North Kent, Jeskyns is 360 acres (147 hectares) of greenspace that has been created by the Forestry Commission 2 minutes from A2/ 5 minutes from M2 J1
Interesting beach - all along the beach are the concrete pillboxes used during the war. The beach stretches from Findhorn right through to Burghead.
Woodland walk to the Pulpit Stone and views over the Dornoch Firth. Dogs can be off the lead.
Calm country park regenerated from former coal mine and quarry workings.
Head here if you're looking for a multi-activity day or afternoon out - there's a massive choice of kids' stuff (from 8 to 80), and some lovely quiet dog trails as well.
Witton Park is a large recreation park with plenty of amenities, and is fortunate to have the Weaver's Way footpath starting in the park as well.
Riverside walk
An almost secret woodland and lake with quiet charm, and a great place for a dog walk.
A woodland with several walks - some harder paths, some more rugged paths through the woodlands where more clambering is required.
The South Beach is open to dogs all year round.
Clear paths and facilities make this small forest a dog-walker's delight. It's also a handy stopping point on the way to and from the coast.