Apedale country park dog walk near Stoke, Staffordshire
One of the youngest country parks this is a favourite with local dog walkers, Apedale was once an opencast mine and has now been returned to nature.
One of the youngest country parks this is a favourite with local dog walkers, Apedale was once an opencast mine and has now been returned to nature.
Easy to follow circular path around the Reservoir. Dogs adore this mix of woodland, tracks and good sniffs. On a warm day, it's worth taking a map and sandwiches and making a day of it here.
Expect the cobwebs to be blown away as you and your dog walk along this beach looking out across the Irish Sea. No dog restrictions and a fine, quiet place to romp.
Small rural pub in the High Weald. Dogs and walkers are welcome.
Fascinating gardens for dogs and people to enjoy. The coffee shop near the entrance is a good place to spend a bit of time.
With comfy sofas and tub chairs the bar is perfect for relaxing after a good legstretch with the dog in the nearby Ashridge Estate or enjoying a quiet pint with the pooch on the way home from work.
A very dog welcoming beach.
Well, Henry the 8th certainly wrote the rulebook on cultural vandalism. And here is an atmospheric reminder.
A quiet waterside walk that really is in the middle of nowhere. Happily there are signs to get you to the car park, and the GPS helps too. This is ideal for solitary dogs to enjoy a walk.
Once a gravel works this is now a 60 acre country park and home to a range of birds, insects and wild flowers. There are plenty of paths to follow, including a designated paw trail.
Small wood, full of ancient trees and great for dogs. Now imited walking space outside of the wood itself because of HS2 work.
This is a fabulous place to explore. The park is set in a glacial valley and is a glorious area of woodlands, lakes and pastureland, and the countryside is gorgeous.