Kirroughtree Forest Centre near Newton Stewart, Scotland One of the main visitor centres in the Galloway Forest with plenty of information about routes and the Dark Skies project.
Dog-friendly hotel/bar and gardens, Shropshire A charming village, a bit feudal with the Hall on its doorstep. The hotel/pub is dog-friendly and when the Hall gardens are open the walk is a pleasant outing for dogs who enjoy walking on lead.
Ashbourne and the Tissington Trail, Derbyshire Just outside Ashbourne you'll find the start of the Tissington Trail for stile-free walkies, and smaller dogs can even enjoy a ride in one of the bespoke dog-carts that fit on behind a bike.
Woodland dog walk near Leek, Staffordshire Just a couple of miles away from Leek, this is a perfect spot for dogwalking through very pretty woodland.
Market town with dog walks and dog-friendly cafes, North Yorkshire The only market town in the North Yorkshire national park, and you'll find a number of dog-friendly places for refreshments as well as several excellent walks and a castle.
A small-scale hall and pretty dog-friendly gardens, North Yorkshire One of the more intimate homes of the gentry, now open to all and with pretty gardens to roam around and deck-chairs for an afternoon snooze.
Woodland dog walk and nature trail, East Yorkshire Once you've reached the car park on the narrow winding lane, the woodland seems to appear from nowhere. It's a good sized wood and the paths are in very good condition.
A ruined castle and wildflower stroll, Shropshire Still privately owned by the family who built the first castle here, what you see now is a sort of 'ruins through the ages' surrounded by a sea of cow parsley. Perfect for a picnic on a sunny day.
Bogles Crag dog walk and nearby dog-friendly country pub, Cumbria An easy to follow dog walk and a dog-friendly country pub nearby. It's not hugely exciting but will delight the dog.
River Tyne dog walk and heritage trail, Northumberland Everyone can find something of interest in this small Northumberland village.
Dog-friendly pub and dog walk from Poldark, Cornwall A dog-friendly pub with tasty local food and a lovely walk to the coast path. Poldark fans will recognise parts of the walk from filming.
A258 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Dover, Kent A pub with real maritime heritage and enjoying wonderful views across the sea.
