Old Hunstanton dog-friendly beach, Norfolk
Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round. It's a large sandy beach with the famous strawberry and vanilla coloured cliffs.
Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round. It's a large sandy beach with the famous strawberry and vanilla coloured cliffs.
An easy part of the New Forest near the A31 that's a perfect dog walk on your journey. A free car park with WCs and signed trails make this an ideal doggiestop for visitors to the area.
The White Horse is the highlight of this walk, and you can see its chunky features from the car park and for miles around.
This beach is busy with dogs in the winter as they are allowed on all parts of it - in the summer they are restricted to the far end but that's fine too.
A smugglers' hideaway, and dogs are allowed all year round.
Super exhilarating dog walk country, with the bonus here of a site of a series of ancient castles - starting in the Bronze Age.
We love stopping at this dog-friendly pub near Colsterworth as a respite from the A1. The farm shop is great for stocking up on self-catering essentials too.
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.
Big sandy beach and dogs allowed on the side away from the harbour.
Bit of an exciting break off the A39, and great if you need some space. It's quite a fairly remote sand and shingle beach with no dog restrictions all year.
Five star views from this handy stopping point for a dog walk on the A483.
Dogs with a taste for privilege past and present will enjoy a stroll around a medieval castle keep. It's an atmospheric site and great for visits with kids and dogs.
A popular dog walking venue, with loads of running space and facilities for people. Dog-friendly pubs within easy reach too.
This dog walk is a fabulous chance to get a snapshot of rural Wiltshire life, and find out what you've been missing on the M4. And the dog-friendly pub is very award-winning.
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.
Even in mid-summer this dog walk route will take you and the pooch away from the crowds and into the refreshing calm of the banks of the River Eamont.
A four centuries old inn where dogs are welcome and it's on the Sandstone Trail for a good dog walk. Watch out for vicious speed bumps on the approach road.
The story of the village here has plenty of drama – from sunken villages to ghosts. It is an outstandingly attractive area, and has been featured in the 'Coast' series on TV.
Fabulous location for a dog-friendly pub and dog walk. On a sunny day this is hard to beat for dog and diner satisfaction, and so it does get very busy indeed.
This is dog walking country at its best, through woodland full of the sounds of nature and undisturbed wildlife simply getting on with it.
This is mainly a canal-side walk, with the early stages passing through fields on a Public Footpath.
Unbelievable little town, very close to the A64 and it's like a time warp back to the 1950s (or thereabouts). The dog-friendly hotel is a massive building with a big car park, and next to the river.
If your dog likes a forest to himself - head to this Forestry Commission space in the middle of nowhere. Acres of fresh air, trees and well made paths.
There is plenty to do here for families, and it's clearly a favourite venue in the school holidays. There is also a 'quiet' route option for dogs in need of time out.
The village is on the banks of the River Avon between the Cotswolds and the North Wessex Downs. The pub here is very dog-friendly and really convenient for a break from the M4.
A mix of fields and woodlands surrounding a lake. To begin with we thought the park was just a sailing centre, but there's much more to it than that and dogs can enjoy a really good walk here.
This is a popular walking spot for local dogs, and there is plenty of lush grassy space for dogs to hurtle around in.
A locals' favourite for dog walkers in the area and you'll find a choice of dog walks right from the car park. The conservatory can get a bit over-doggie on a wet day.
Welcoming dog-friendly village inn serving food just about all day. It's easy to spot, with a thatched roof and distinctive black and white timbers.
A really dog-friendly pub close to the M4. The nearby watery dog walk will delight your travelling hound, particularly on hot summer days.
There's room on this enormous beach for as many balls, chuckers and frizbees as your dog may need.
Excellent walking within easy reach of the A38, and shops on the way there for picnic supplies and the loo!
This small settlement between Queensferry and Grangemouth has a lot going on. Three different dog-walks, the chance to visit a famous castle, and a dog-friendly pub.
An enchanting aromatic garden surrounds this pretty dining pub, and the entrance absolutely has the gardening wow factor.
Doggy-tastic walking country, with swimming and lots of space for dogs to get their ears a-flappin'. No chance of sheep, so this is a popular spot for dog walkers.
Very easy to reach dog walk off the A1 near St Neots. A series of lakes with well marked paths and an attractive mix of water and wildflowers. Lovely walking for people and dogs.
A fabulous forest walk which is so quiet you can hear the sound of acorns dropping. Just gorgeous! Dogs are fine off-lead.
Pub near Leamington Spa with a fabulous riverside position, easy access to walks, and a lovely dog-friendly policy.
Well equipped beach with car park, WC and cafes nearby. Dogs allowed on the beach all year round.
For a dog walk there's a choice of a walk on the beach, a section of a long-distance footpath or just time in the water with the dog.
What a find! A country park that's ideal for families with plenty of grass for dog walks, as well as lots of activities you can enjoy even on a quick visit.
A great off-lead walk that's popular with local dog walkers. The gorgeous little doggies enjoying a walk at Tandle are Shani, Lily and Bette, joined by Peaches, Solo and Saffron in the group snuffle!
Great for dogs all year round.
Grand place for dogs - and a fantastic view from the top on a clear day.
Dogs allowed on the beach all year round, and there's a dog-friendly cafe too.
The walk starts at a cafe where dogs are more than welcome. There are plenty of water bowls and the tables have rings so that you can safely attach your dogs leads.
Nicely refurbished village pub. Dog friendly in the bar area, and it's smart and comfortable. Good outdoor seating area as well. Worth making a detour for.
A 300 acre combination of woodland and steep grassy hill on the Eastern fringes of Oxford.
This is a popular country park, with plenty going on for everyone. There's kids' stuff, as well as quieter rambles away from the main play area.
Dog walking beach that's popular with locals and visitors. It can look gloomy on a rainy day (as in the photos!) but is apparently glorious when the tide's out and the sun shining!
No restrictions on dogs on the sandy beach here.
Parkland on the outskirts of Norwich, and a popular destination for local dog owners. There's plenty of walking to be done, whether you prefer the waterside or woodland walks.
Walk through pine trees and lots of sand down to the water. Dogs and horses go down there.
Dogs can get onto this lovely sandy beach all year round. It's backed by dunes and is a fabulous off-lead romp for dogs. Within walking distance of the CCC campsite.
Conservation area with fields and footpaths, popular with local dog owners.
This park is absolutely vast, with over 1500 acres of woodland and parkland, and a working farm. And what dog could resist the opportunity to leave his mark against a tree planted by Capability Brown?
Completely wonderful day out here for dogs, kids, and absolutely everyone in need of fresh air and open space.
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.
We set off from our pub base in Wells to find the sea and walked to Holkham Estate and back across the endless sands and dunes.
This Country Park between Manchester and Bolton is a haven of calm even though it's so close to the motorway. On the day we visited the air was pungent with the scent of wild flowers.
Small Cornish harbour town, with a working harbour, pubs, and beaches that allow dogs all year.
This Country Park is a much bigger space than it seems at first, and there is plenty of choice of dog-walking routes. The park is midway between Junctions 2 and 4.
This is a fascinating open space, as it is really several parks within a park.
One of the fun things about finding the walks for Driving with Dogs is the chance to discover places like the 17th century thatched pub here.
This is a wonderful place in the North Wessex Downs. The area is beautiful, the pub is very welcoming and the walk is a delight for dogs and people alike.
This is the perfect hot weather dog walk over paw-cooling grass. Pleasure boats on the river pass by from time to time, and there's a sense of 365 day holidays here.
Is this the most perfect dog-walk off the M25? A vast expanse of common land for dog walking, together with a superb pub with an excellent local reputation for its food.
A satisfying dog walk that's free from sheep and stiles. A definite advantage when the surrounding fells are home to thousands of sheep. So dogs can happily run off-lead and it's a safe space.
An exhilarating moorland walk that's marvellous for dog walking, and a well-heated pub with home cooking to warm up in afterwards. Note that dogs aren't allowed inside the pub.
Popular woodland country park, very clean and good for dogs, families and has accessible pathways. Very calm once you're away from the car park.
Ruined castle, woodland, river for dog-swimming - this walk has it all. Absolutely brilliant place to stop for a dog walk. You'll pass shops for picnic provisions on the way to the castle.
A shopping village makes for an unusual start to a walk, and there's a useful and stylish mix of restaurants, supermarkets and shops here if you need them.
You can't beat a canal towpath for a dog walk, and when it starts from a dog-friendly pub then that's a winner!
Ideal dog walking here, and well placed for a big walk if you're getting on or off the Holyhead ferry, shopping in the town, or just want a great few hours walking with a fab sea view.
Traditional timbered dog-friendly pub, in the heart of a typical Warwickshire village.
Seafront pub/hotel with lots of space and a nice welcome for dogs on leads.
This is the beach that was used in the filming of the 2011 Dulux advert (the one with the dog running past the lighthouse).
This is a park that has seen some history, and yet survived to be an incredibly quiet and peaceful dog walking venue.
This is a quiet and atmospheric circular woodland dog walk in a nature reserve that is a haven of meditative calm. And then it's a very short drive to a warm and welcoming dog-friendly inn.
A great place to walk, especially when the serried firs give way to open moorland.
A village inn, with a big welcome. Friendly atmosphere, log fires, BBQ in summer, a big field for kids/dogs to charge around on.
Huge sandy beach on Teifi Estuary near Cardigan. Open to dogs all year with just one small area where dogs are not welcome. Added by tknorn: Huge beach near Cardigan.
There's plenty of space here for a good long dog walk, either on the signed trails or just rambling around the 200 hectares of the park.
A welcome dog walking forest on an island that's not keen on sharing its beaches with visitors with dogs. Please be super-careful to pick up dog mess, and dispose of it in a bin.
A great place for a dog walk, and an intriguing open air industrial heritage experience for anyone vaguely interested in the past.
Vast beach and excellent for dogs and football/cricket players. On the afternoon we took the photos here at the start of the school holidays (August) there was one other car on the beach.
Set in beautiful countryside, this is a great place for a dog walk. The country park has many water features including two lakes and the River Medway as well.
Forest paths stretching for miles and miles over the hills. It's ideal for dogs, with no stiles or sheep to worry about. Even in the rain you stay fairly sheltered here.
Fully accessible dog walk on flat paths through a nature reserve, and a child and dog-friendly Tudor inn with roaring fires in winter and a garden in summer.
This could be the perfect pub for ticking all the right boxes for drivers, dogs and passengers too.
This dog walk is close to Junction 7 and 8 of the M20. Stop here for a good length circular dog-walk, and an excellent and dog-welcoming inn with B&B to return to.
Haywood Oaks and Blidworth Bottoms are a fave destination for lots of Notts doggies. There's plenty of romping space, and a friendly chatting space for post-walkies coffee and cake.
Very popular dog walking spot, and a great place for quality dog time. Useful for a safe off-lead dog walk not far away from the A39.
530 acres of attractive woodland, grassland and heathland with a lake in the middle.
With 600 acres of parkland, Heaton Park is a massively popular open space for Mancunians, and their dogs. You can get here easily from several M60 junctions, and also the M62.
This is a lovely beach for dogs.
Large dog-friendly sandy bay, almost deserted out of season.
Great on and off lead dog walks with places for kids to explore and play.
Network of woodland and country walks with stunning views from top of disused quarry.