M18 Junction 1 dog walk, South Yorkshire
Well worth stopping here, not just to walk the dog, but also to enjoy the atmosphere and gothic ruins of this ruined abbey. Great place for a picnic if you're organised enough.
Well worth stopping here, not just to walk the dog, but also to enjoy the atmosphere and gothic ruins of this ruined abbey. Great place for a picnic if you're organised enough.
Combination of a safe and tranquil park for dog walkers, and a fabulous museum that is a joy for kids of all ages to visit. The cafe and facilities are squeaky lovely too.
This is a short walk for dogs, on hard surfaced paths ideal for wheelchairs, buggies, and wet days when you don't want to get your feet too wet.
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.
Dogs will adore this quiet woodland, and it's a great place for a healthy leg stretch for dogs and drivers very close to the A1.
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.
Lovely village to take a driving break, with a choice of dog-friendly refreshments from either a quirky cafe or the village pub. And a farm shop too.
The woods are much bigger than it seems, with dozens of criss-crossing paths creating a pleasant circular walk of around 35 minutes.
This can be either a beach walk, or a trail through the adjacent nature reserve.
A lovely woodland walk - dog safe for off lead walking, paths round the woods, mostly gravelled path round the outside or other paths for the more adventurous walker.
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).
Hardwick Hall near Sedgefield. Now a country hotel and grounds but used to be a stately home. Fantastic paved walks, flat and easy. Lakeside and woodland walk, follies and sculptures.
A former clay pit that has been transformed into a fine country park. It's an excellent place for walking, particularly around the lake, and is very popular with local dog walkers.
Was this the site of the battle, or not? Either way, it's a fine space for dogs to charge around in.
This is a fantastic environment for dogs, as well as families. There is plenty of space for everyone, and an ideal stopping point before heading into one of the big cities.
Dogs will relish the freedom of this woodland, which dates way back to early times. And afterwards, there's a lovely atmosphere at the dog-friendly village pub. Ticks all the boxes!
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.
This is a real crowd pleaser of a dog walk, with plenty to keep all your travellers happy.
A friendly, welcoming pub next to a fabulous ancient forest where dogs can go nuts in the trees.
Over a thousand acres of ancient woodland, with several car parks, cafe and limitless picnic spots.
There are three fabulous dog walks very close to each other here.
Useful stopping point if you're heading north on the A9. The car park is hardly any distance from the main road, yet once you're in the trees it's a different world.
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.
This village dog walk has the advantage of being completely stile and livestock-free.
Visitors to Stirling will relish the opportunity to combine a visit to the Wallace Monument with a hidden walk that most people miss.
Good combo of dog walk and welcoming dog-friendly pub. The bar has a haunted fireplace so after a scamper over the fields, your dog may get the chance to growl at some spooks.
Award winning linear park with woodland and open space that's ideal for dogs. Follow the marked trail for a nicely planned circular walk.
Great place to take a driving break and enjoy a cultural experience with the dog at the same time.
Close to the M20 Jct 11 find dog walk delight with plenty of space to go off-piste in this delightfully rural country park, which was originally a large estate dating back to Norman times.
A towpath walk along the pretty and well-tended canalside.
A glorious dog walk along a towpath with the chance to watch narrowboats climbing the 21 closely placed locks of the 'Stairway to Heaven'. And a choice of dog-friendly places for refreshments.
An easy and relaxing dog walk through fields alongside the River Cam. I read somewhere that war poet Rupert Brooke and Virginia Woolf used to skinny dip in the river by moonlight.
This country park has several marked trails of varying lengths, all nicely marked and easy to follow. The walk can also be reached easily from the M27 Junction 7.
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.
A dog walk off the A14 with no parking hassles. Don't be put off by the industrial approach to this walk - it's worth it once you're away from the car.
Tatton Park is an immense area of parkland with a mass of scents for dogs to enjoy from both the farm and the freely roaming deer and livestock.
Dogs will love the mix of trees and open space here, and it's hard to imagine that the woodlands here now were once covered in the black dust of the Bentley Colliery.
A walk by the side of a lake is just the job for a hot day, and the sight of brightly coloured sails on the water sets the scene for relaxation perfectly.
Even though this is very much an on-lead experience for dogs, the curators of this extraordinary Elizabethan Hall have made every possible arrangement for canine comfort. Marvellous tea room!
Elegant dog walking in the grounds of Campsall Hall. The Hall itself was demolished a long time ago, and everyone can now enjoy a stroll in the once exclusive grounds.
5km each way walk along canal towpath and return by same route, passing Falkirk Wheel Boat Lift
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 sizeable fenced off convenient dog walking area very easy to reach and within the Strensham services.
Very easy to get to from the M42, and a nice dog-friendly pub - but the walk is almost non-existent. On the other hand, if you've been stuck in traffic this could well be a useful doggiestop.
This is gentle, green rolling countryside and it is hard to imagine that the heart of Birmingham is not so very far away.
A glorious 500 acres of dog walking in this country park - formerly a private estate.
Circular strolls by the riverside making a useful stopping place on the A46 heading west from Newark.
Dog-friendly pub and dog walk within walking distance of the M1 Services at Junction 23A.
69 glorious acres with links to local footpaths, bridleways and the South Bucks Long Distance Route, as well as being surrounded by the Grand Union Canal and the rivers Colne and Misbourne.
A really good family and dogstop less than 2 miles from the M40. Jem got a lovely welcome here, and we all enjoyed the walk.
The dog walk here is a very pleasant stroll along a canal towpath.
Easy linear walk that's doggie-pawfect. Dogs are welcome in the pub garden here, and dog water bowls are provided.
A lovely pub to relax in after taking Fido or Fifi for a stretch of the paws.
If you have to stop at the services, the northbound ones here have a really good off-lead dog walk that's well away from all the services hassle. Useful for caravans this one.
Clean and well-kept dog-friendly village inn within easy reach of the M45, the M1 and the A5 but you'd never know how close these major roads are.
If you're looking for peace and quiet and a complete getaway from the motorway network then this might be the answer.
This is excellent dog walking on common land north of Rickmansworth with plenty of space for the travel-weary dog to spread his paws and fly into the bracken.
An easy dog walk along the towpath, with the benefit of lots of kids' activities at the start. Pedalo and canoe hire is available, and the atmosphere is relaxed and laid back.
Excellent walking with the dog here, surrounded by the lapping water of the River Ouse.
17th century dog-friendly pub with a modern feel, and a fabulous location. In summer you can sit on the grass watching canal boats go by, and in winter there are several fires and woodburners.
A local park that is a well-kept secret doggie delight. Lots of variety and fun for dogs and children of all ages.
A short woodland stroll overlooking the Ironbridge Gorge, starting from a welcoming and hospitable cafe with a tempting range of home made cakes, artisan bread and wholesome snacks and meals.
Coarse sand beach, 2 miles south of Sutton-on-sea. Concrete parking terrace facing sea next to beach. Dog access all year.
A long beach that welcomes dogs. The main part of the beach is supposed to be a no go area for dogs in holiday season although when we visited there were lots of families with dogs on there.
Part of the National Forest, this is a fine woodland for a dog walk. It's really pretty in the Spring when the bluebells are out.
Magnificent motorway services, with spotless facilities and a fantastic choice of woodland trails.
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.
A leisurely riverside location with the option of playing with your dog in the parkland, or heading off up river to enjoy a stroll through woodland.
The canal path is ideal for dog walking and also forms part of the Trans-Pennine Trail. Kids will also enjoy the pirate ship and the maze.
Delightful dog walk in a secluded nature reserve with a paw-friendly mix of grass and cinder paths.
A dog walk over fields on a public footpath.
If you have canal buffs in your party be prepared for them to abandon all ideas of walking the dog in this fascinating excavation of 14 locks.
A very grand location for walking the dog this, which combines a visit to one of Scotland's premier visitor spots with fun activities for kids, historical viewing underpinned by a fine coffee shop...
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.
A good starting point for all sorts of different kinds of dog walk - including one with beaches, another through the enormous woodlands here, and yet another goes up an iconic hill.
Rural there-and-back walk to a piece of calm ancient woodland between Huntingdon and Peterborough.
Enormous chunk of forest - with a really good cafe for that post-walk tea and cakes! This is well worth an explore, ideal for taking a break for dog walkies and a fix of sanity if you're boiling up on...
A dog walk over fields and community woodland that has lots of options to vary the length. It's a pretty walk in summer and well worth exploring. The nearby pub/restaurant is dog-friendly.
Long sandy beaches, dunes, and plenty of space for dogs to enjoy themselves away from the village centre - where there are shops and take-aways for picnics.
This is a 'there and back' Public Footpath walk through some charming countryside, starting in a village with a ford, ducks and working water mill that looks more like a film set than a real life...
A woodland walk just off the A9 on the Black Isle side of the Kessock Bridge. A great off lead walk for dogs.
The dog walk here runs beside the Grand Union canal, formerly one of the pulsing arteries of the industrial revolution but now a haven for ducklings and young canoeists.
A big open walk on the River Trent plain, and a grand opportunity for doggie socialising. It's popular with local dog-walkers and there's no chance of getting lost.
Starting at Martinshaw Woods Car Park , this walk takes you away from the motorway and towards open fields and woodland.
Gorgeously unkempt commonland, keep an ear out for the dulcet tones of nightingales at dusk. Dogs just love it here.
A choice of dog walks here, including one with full wheelchair access along the Viking Way. The signage is very good and if you're staying nearby it's worth exploring the different routes.
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.
A traditional village, with some really attractive thatched cottages, a village green and pleasantly slow pace.
Close to the A38 and a good stopping point just after Exeter. A truly atmospheric inn dating back to the 13th century.
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.
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.
I'd call this a 'modern coaching inn' as it ticks all the boxes for dogs and motorists on the move.
The Woodland Trust run Stoke Woods. It's a great little Wood with a number of routes short and longer. Plenty of parking and easy access off the M40/A43. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
A lovely safe walk no way of getting to a road once on the walk, three dog bins on the walk it takes about 40 minutes to do the walk depending on how long you stop at the dog beach or to talk with...
Beautiful forest and river walk.
Long sandy beach
Dogs will enjoy the mix of fields and river path on this very rural footpath.
Large long & flat sandy beach where dogs are allowed & accepted readily all year round. During July and August there's a 'dogs on leads' rule between 0900-1700.