M4 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Caerphilly, Wales
Less than 4 miles from the motorway, and this part of the Rhymney Valley feels like a different planet.
Less than 4 miles from the motorway, and this part of the Rhymney Valley feels like a different planet.
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's a fairytale castle at the start of this dog-walk, good fun for kids to explore - and the cafe and WCs are inside and after the ticket kiosk.
This is a one path, there-and-back forest walk that's ideal for motorway de-stressing.
A museum may seem a strange place for a dog-walk, but this is no ordinary museum. Dogs on leads are very welcome here, and can be taken around the exhibits.
Once past the recently restored country house this walk turns into a fine woodland wander through over 100 acres with stunning views over the valleys beyond.
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.
Long beach about 2 miles long.
Fascinating contrast here with an ancient stone circle rubbing shoulders with a bio-mass power station - both visible from the footpath.
A truly enormous forest with 11,000 hectares for outdoor enthusiasts. People come here for the mountain biking, bird watching, and hiking.
There's room on this enormous beach for as many balls, chuckers and frizbees as your dog may need.
There is just one path here, which runs along the side of the Labrador-ideal river, so the route is there-and-back. The path itself is exceptionally well maintained, and stays firm in wet weather.