M5 Services Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Half mile bridle path walk accessible directly from both northbound and southbound services
Half mile bridle path walk accessible directly from both northbound and southbound services
A sizeable fenced off convenient dog walking area very easy to reach and within the Strensham services.
Short, and pleasant walk through a bird sanctuary. The visitor centre has lots of interesting info, and there's plenty for kids to do (apart from walking the dog).
This is gentle, green rolling countryside and it is hard to imagine that the heart of Birmingham is not so very far away.
Fabulous dog walking in Middle Earth. Yup, the real thing! The dog won't care but kids can look for hobbits.
Clear open landscape to enjoy here, including the source of the River Rea. The view from the top of the hill is sensational, and definitely worth the climb.
Stunning countryside with loads and loads of paths. It's close to the M5 and the A49 and on a clear day this is hard to beat for a dog walk.
Warm and welcoming, dog-friendly canalside pub with walkies from the beer garden. New team has taken over (August 2023) and we'll be updating the details soon.
A short dog walk and a welcoming dog-friendly inn within easy reach of the M5 Junction 6. You'd never guess how close this rural village is to the motorway.
A black-and-white timbered Tudor pub set in a tiny village will give you a taste of the 'full rustic'.
A dog-friendly country pub with a large car park and easy access from the Evesham Road.
Paths are well maintained here and provide easy dog walking around this fully accessible route. This is brilliant for kids, with a large play area, and the woods are perfect for dogs.
Benhall Park is only a few mins from junction 11 of the M5, with local shops, supermarket and pub nearby.
It's possible to enjoy a short 30 minute dog-walk here, or to spend much longer rambling over the hillside on clearly marked trails.
Dog walk with no sheep, stiles or roads in woodland with views, historical interest and easy to follow paths. It's about 2 miles/45 minutes.
A 16th Century grade 2 listed, dog-friendly Cotswold Inn with B&B rooms is the starting point for the country dog walk here.
Take a trip back in time to a traditional village green with a dog walk on a footpath through the grounds of the manor house, and then to the village pub.
The Fromebridge Mill is a former water mill set in picturesque surroundings beside the River Frome, on the edge of Whitminster Village just off junction 13 of the M5.
This is a 50-60 minute circular walk that's ideal for blowing away the city cobwebs.
A short stop here after the M5 feels a bit like time travel. And very relaxing it is too.
A half-hour or so meander with the dog through this secluded village wood on public footpaths makes a great time-out moment from the M5.
Much more than a motorway stop, this is a dog-walkers' delight and popular for a dog day out in the Bristol area.
Easy to reach from either Junction 18 or 19 of the M5, this is a piece of canine heaven, through Forestry Commission woods with clear paths and easy to follow signed routes.
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.
Short walk around a wooded area and across a field right behind the service area
Ladye Bay is a very pretty small beach surrounded by cliffs. To get down to the beach you park on the road at the top of the cliff.
Relaxing homely bar area with sofas and a fabulous view over the Severn estuary and Wales. Can get crowded at busy travel times.
An interesting stop, with a good farm shop and the chance to buy some freshly-made cider direct from the brewery.
The pub is deceptive - bigger inside than you'd think from the car park, and it's strong on food too. The walk is an easy one to find, and dogs get a good off-lead run.
Another dog-pleaser of a walk dog starting at the motorway services, but well-hidden from public view. This is a dry, summer walk and gets well muddy after rain.
This can be either a beach walk, or a trail through the adjacent nature reserve.
Country pub with a warm and friendly atmosphere, and an appetite rousing aroma of good food.
The riverside path here is some 2.5m wide with plenty of dog romping space and an abundance of wildlife. This is probably as close as it gets to Wind in the Willows land, a magical walk.
A fabulous wood for a dog walk, with several interesting historic moments to look out for too. Very safe for dogs and kids, and easily walkable from the town if you're staying nearby.
A towpath walk along the pretty and well-tended canalside.
There's a choice of two water walks in this sleepy village, both quiet and tranquil. There are a couple of small shops in the village for picnic supplies, and the Bell is dog-friendly in the bar.
Lovely flat walk along a wide, leafy National Trust woodland trail to the Wellington Monument. Great views and perfect for an off lead walk in all weather.
A gentle stroll to an obelisk celebrating the Duke of Wellington and woodland trails. Perfect for dogs and families.
National trust gardens and house. Dog specific circular walk, cafe, toilets. Excellent stop off from junction 27 of M5, especially if heading for Cornwall
A large, friendly village pub backing onto the Grand Western Canal. Absolutely great for dogs, kids and walkers.
This is a dog walk that does exactly what it says on the tin: one path that winds through an avenue of rhododendron bushes, there and back. And the dog-friendly pub is a treat.
A wonderfully relaxing location offering over 11 miles of canal towpath to wander along as it meanders out into the delightful Devon countryside.
Length of walk: 40 minutes for the Purple trail. This ancient forest is managed by the National Trust, and is famous for its butterflies in July and August.
The pub here is a 16th Century building with beams, open fires and a touch of old England.
Lovely walk in wooded area 5 mins from M5
A choice of accessible dog walks with no stiles or livestock just a few miles from the M5 Junction 30. There's also a dog-friendly pub and a kids playground so this should please all the family.
A circular walk on well-maintained paths in an easy to navigate forest makes this an ideal stop for families.
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