Clissold Park local dog walk, Greater London
Lovely urban park. Family friendly. Lots of lovely dogs.
Lovely urban park. Family friendly. Lots of lovely dogs.
A sand and pebble beach with no dog restrictions.
One mile south of the centre of Whaley Bridge on the west bank of the River Goyt, near Taxal. Off the A5004 Long Hill Road.
As well as being a worthy walk in its own right, the forest is also ideal for giving not quite sea dogs a good paw-stretch before getting on the ferry to Lochaline.
Lovely tree-filled park - created in the late 19th century in the place where the old town fortifications used to stand. Dogs need to be on leads here.
Dogs are allowed throughout the pub and dining areas, with huge dog biscuits handed out on arrival. In the warmer months there are several outdoor areas to enjoy, with plenty of water bowls available.
Bowlee Park, between Oldham and Bury, is much bigger than you might think at first, and there is good dog walking to be had here.
The Clifford Arms in Great Haywood is a traditional country pub offering a fine selection of cask-conditioned ales and guest beers together with a wide choice of freshly prepared meals and snacks.
Excellent motorway services, accessible from both sides of the road via a linking tunnel.
An award winning country park very close to Heathrow, with lakes and rolling meadows. Hard to imagine it was once a waste tip.
Dogs are welcome here all year round. It's a narrow bay forming a natural harbour and with access to the coast path.
Traditional and dog-friendly pub, dating back for centuries and a ghost or two to prove it. Other dog-friendly cafes and eateries also available.
Easy on-lead dog walk around two ponds on reasonably good paths. Wheelchair accessible and bird hides for spotting the varied bird life.
The biggest park in the area, and full of extraordinary bits of London heritage - like a seat made out of some of the stones of the old London Bridge when it was demolished inthe early 1800s.
Stock up with snacks and then head for the hills on one of the three marked circular trails. These are dog walks with the woof factor.
Small canal-side pub that is right on the A5 (Watling Street).
Doggy excitement guaranteed in this wonderful valley.
Gorgeous walking in the woodland grounds of Aros House. The house is no longer, but the grounds are looked after by Forest Enterprises and paths and facilities are well tended.
A short but satisfying woodland walk in a fantastic landscape to the site of a hill fort. Don't expect castle ruins, it's an earthworks from an early tribe.
Dog-friendly pub within easy reach of dog walks. Popular with walkers, campers, boaters.
A landscaped park by Repton which is open all year, and the famous rhodedendrums are at their best in late Spring.
Quaint country park with a working show farm, and 300 acres of old countryside. It's hard to believe that the end of the runway at B'ham airport forms the edge of the park - until a plane takes off.
Come here for a bracing walk with the dog and some outstanding food afterwards. Run by a local chef/patron this is something out of the ordinary.
This is a small but beautiful riverside park and has the remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle, although there's not much left to see. Plenty of dog walks here and it's an ideal place to relax.
A waymarked route through parts of the historic Malone House estate in the Lagan Valley Regional Park, through meadows and woodland on surfaced and unsurfaced paths with some steep hills.
Excellent although pebble beach, goes on for miles, dogs are more than welcome all year, my 2 loved it for their first seaside experience.
Brilliant beach for dog walking. Lots of surfers, kites and watch out for Blokarts! Great place to enjoy the Atlantic coast
This 'aire de repose' on the westbound side of the A31 is one of the best rest-stops for dogs and people, on a section of motorway that is otherwise pretty unenticing.
Beautiful walk along the River Severn with the steam railway in the background.
Woodland walk in Glasgow.
Dog walking places in Ireland Fairly short and often bracing walk with the dog above Dublin - on a fine day there are big views, and plenty to see.
Just a short walk for potty breaks for the dogs and leg stretching for the humans. We usually go in May and there are lovely patches of bluebells.
Dogs are welcome here on lead, and even our lively collies didn't mind this as the sniffing for canines seems to be off the scale for doggie delight! The gardens are massive and it's a very relaxed...
A nice family park with plenty of places to take a dog for a run.
Recommended by Carole and Jack who say 'A friend organises an annual dog walkers' Christmas brunch here and on our lunchtime visit, wet and bedraggled, we all received a warm welcome.
A forest dog walk towards a set of intriguing pre-historic carvings on rocks, which can really set the imagination going.
A former linen manufacturing centre, now a country park. It was also the first site for Ulster's hydro-electric power.
Cudworth Common has been reclaimed from former colliery workings, to become a local dog walkers' favourite. There's a small lake, and paths through the rapidly growing woodland.
Well-behaved dogs welcome. Beach very popular in summer.
This is a quiet and tranquil spot, popular with fishermen for the coarse fishing, and definitely worth exploring. More than a dog walk, this is a great day out for all the family.
Babbs Mill park lies on the Cole Valley, and includes a lake (much loved by Canada geese) and a good space for a 30-40 minute dog walk.
Situated near Bunbury in Cheshire this very dog friendly pub is well worth a visit with its excellent menu and selection of beers.
A large beach with a children's play park in the area behind the dunes. Signs warn of the soft sand.
Flat, clean and sandy. My Labradors love swimming here.
This circular walk takes you through the market town of southam and picturesque Stowe Valley to the Holy Well, then continues over the river, through the Stoneythorpe estate along ancient paths and...
Good dog walks in a country park that's part of Cannock Chase.
Lots of different paths to choose the perfect dog walk here. There's even a 'Wildwood' trail made by kids for kids.
Completely stunning formal gardens, created in 2003. If you're a keen gardener this is well worth a look. Particularly for the rose collection.
A choice of either a fully-accessible and traffic free pathway by the beach or a yomp into the hills with the dog.
An easy walk on old railway line and main road.
A circular walk into the woods and up to the top of Borlum Rock
Massive sandy beach populated by sculptor Antony Gormley's 'Another Place' figures. Some dogs are very wary of the men staring out to sea, others treat them as convenient trees.
Malham is famous for walks to the Cove, Tarn and elsewhere and this short walk is suitable for wheelchairs, buggies and those who prefer to listen to the sounds of the brook and wind brushing through...
Beautiful long sandy dog-friendly beach. Regularly lots of surfers and kites but generally only in the first couple of hundred metres. Keep walking out to Ther Rock and enjoy the amazing scenery.
Friendly pub with good food - dogs are welcome in the Bar with a very friendly landlady who often has treats for good dogs!
A walk through agricultural fields, along a footpath with traditional stone stiles. The walk is separated from the road by gates and a track so it is very safe off lead.
Woodland dog walk in tranquil forest.
When you see these 'road closed' signs, it's mainly due to erosion of the cliffs - so take them seriously! The beach here is dog-friendly and there's also a big green area of scampering space between...
North of Norwich, this is the city's largest open space and popular with dog-walkers. You'll find over 180 acres of heath and woodland to explore here.
The Eagle's a traditional Norfolk local, where dogs, walkers and families are welcome.
Bridle paths and long forest walks are possible in the hundred acres of woodland here. Small routes through the park and forest have disabled/pushchair access.
Country park with visitor centre, deer park and forest walks
Get a brief history of the area in 20 minutes, as you climb past neolithic caves to McArt's fort at the top.
Dog-friendly and sandy beach on the small 'island' of Inchydoney, close to Clonakilty. You can drive there, it's not a proper island.
Gentle walking in a Victorian country park - sheep and stile free!
Developing country park, with a really good adventure playground for kids and a popular walking spot for local dogs. Downside is the lack of WCs.
A fabulous dog walk through woodland and around a scenic loch.
A lovely beach for dogs, backed by high cliffs (so sheep-free). There's a poo bin in the harbour car park.
You would never know that this forest land had been created over the remains of a disused railway line and coal mine, and it's now a popular leisure spot for dogs and walkers.
Quite a handy pitstop on the A470.
A popular family and dog attraction in the heart of North Lincolnshire. The grounds of this stately house are open all year round from 0900 until dusk.
Huge forest plantation, looked after by the Forestry Commission. There's a legend surrounding 'The Rock' - a feature more or less in the centre and close to Beer's Bridge. Apparently St.
This is an undemanding walk with the dog alongside the shore of the loch.
Dog friendly beach in a lively village with two dog-friendly pubs and a cafe.
Gansey is a sandy and dog-friendly beach to the east of Port-St-Mary.
A sandy and well tended beach, dogs are allowed on the beach all year but have to be on leads.
Ireland dog walking places Forest walk and close to Rathmelton, an interesting centre of the early linen trade in Ireland. The area was famous for the quality of its flax, used to make linen.
Close to the A61, this is a good family and dog stop for a break. We love the family trails made by Wakefield Council to keep kids moving, and the paths are perfect for dogs too.
An enormous linear park that is loosely based on the route of the canal from Stranmillis, Belfast to the Union Locks at Lisburn.
Dog walking places in Ireland The marked trail from the car park takes you and the dog along part of the long-distance Wicklow Way.
Small picturesque and dog-friendly beach with a reconstructed 'jellybaby' house at one end.
Ideal dog walking on a hill that's called 'the cairn on a boggy mountain' - because of the tomb with a view at the top.
Stunning place, lots of Forest area and massive dog friendly beach, toilets, burger van, kids play area, very dog friendly
The north-east tip of the island is great for dogs, with long sand/shingle beaches and a coastal path that runs over the firm sand.
Dog-friendly beachside bar and cafe right on the seafront and perfect for a dog walk on the beach.
National Trust managed open space, with several marked trails for the purposeful walker. It's a fabulous environment for a blast of fresh air. Note that the NT has dog rules in place.
This is a relatively new woodland and lake, and whilst the trees are not yet fully grown, there's plenty of them, and they're pretty tall.
Enclosed and gated wood/field.
A stunning walk along the banks of the river Fowey as well as in woodland. Good for walking dogs and children, although not suitable for a pram.
Gently shelving shingle and sandy beach with rock pools allowing easy, safe access for dogs that enjoy swimming but are unable to scramble or jump in and out of the water.
Former farmland which is now a good park for dog walks. Lots of lakes, ponds and woods to wander around in wide, flat, open spaces and an excellent network of paths.
Lovely space to let the dog go mad for a bit.
Dogs are welcome on all of the beach in winter, and for the central beach area there are designated dog areas between May 1st and September 30th. These are signed and easy to find.
A country park is 100 acres of reclaimed land, with waterside and grassy walks and lots of doggy dashing space. The paths within the park are hard-surfaced and accessible.
Pleasant dog walk place if you live locally, otherwise there's an unhelpful lack of facilities.
A dead straight dog walking avenue, and not a lot else. It's a great place for all dogs, and easy for unsociable dogs to manage as they probably won't get much company.
Popular beach for surfers, and for the site of Dobby's grave (no longer there), and it's dog-friendly. Gets very crowded at weekends and Bank Holidays, and whenever the surf is up.
Pretty litle market town with a square to sit and enjoy a coffee and watch the world wake up, and then a pleasant stroll along the promenade with the dog.
Stunning white coral sand beaches- Linear walk. Drive out of Applecross towards Milton, keep driving out of the village til you reach a fork in the road.
Relaxed and friendly pub where you and the dog will be made welcome straight away. This is a family-run inn, with meals at realistic prices and a refreshingly straightforward approach.