Beach walk near Warkworth, Northumberland A massive dog-friendly beach with not a restriction in sight. Our pup went nuts in the water and ran herself silly afterwards.
A696 riverside dog walk with cream tea, Northumberland A grand house and garden that was once owned by a well-known socialist. Today it's run by the National Trust and dogs aren't allowed in the house, but dogs can enjoy the on-lead walks in the grounds.
Endless sandy and dog-friendly beach, Lincolnshire Interesting combination of a fantastically long sandy beach, the coast path and also a nature reserve where reed beds have been made from earlier gravel pits.
A dog walk on the Ebor Way and village tearooms, North Yorkshire Wow - this dog walk starts from a picture-perfect rose bedecked village with the village shop and tearoom at its heart. A winning spot for playing "if we lived here ..."
Family attraction and dog walk near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire An outstanding, blow your socks off historic watermill on the banks of the Great Ouse.
Dog-friendly pub and dog walk in idyllic countryside, Essex If you've not explored much of Essex, this almost secret countryside is well worth a visit. The dog walk here crosses the River Stort, a very unspoiled waterway that rises and ends entirely in Essex.
Dog-friendly touring campsite near Swaffham, Norfolk Handy adults only campsite for touring caravans, motorhomes and tents near the town of Swaffham in Norfolk. Dog-friendly, with a walk on-site. Close to a couple of long-distance footpaths.
Lake District dog swimming, walks and activities, Cumbria One of the quieter lakes with space for dogs to have a paddle on their walkies by the water, join you for some SUP fun or take a ride across the lake in one of the dog-friendly boats.
Forest dog walk near Torver, Cumbria A remote forest walk that's ideal for less sociable dogs (and people!) on clear forestry tracks.
Exploring with the dog near Sheffield, South Yorkshire Dogs will love this unspoiled common land and the birdsong is a treat to hear.
A dog walk on the High Peak Trail, Derbyshire A straightforward dog walk on a former railway line. It's now a multi-user path and fully accessible.
Picnic spot with doggy swimming off the A691, County Durham A welcome spot for a doggie comfort break, with swimming and off-lead sniffing along woodland paths. On the hot day we were there the river was awash with dogs, children and loads of happy shrieking.