East Side Visitor Center and cafe, NI Welcoming and dog-friendly spot, with comfort bakes and good coffee.
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.
Secret dog-friendly hotel in the Ceiriog Valley, Wales It's true that Driving with Dogs is all about walks on the go, and family and dog-friendly cafes and pubs for a civilised snack on your journey.
Remote Reservoir dog walk, North Yorkshire 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.
Country Park walks for dogs and kids, Lancashire A popular country park formed around the river Wyre and its estuary.
Ely Lodge Forest dog walk, NI A walk in a fine old forest on the shores of Lower Lough Erne. The tracks are leafy and there will be plenty of smells to fascinate a doggy nose. Keep your eyes open for red squirrels.
Norfolk wildlife trust - Old Buckenham, near A11, Norfolk The Car park is right next to the park and children's playarea, there is a fairly big loop you can do either starting at the carpark and heading down the lane or alternatively you can cross the road...
Lovely dog-friendly pub and dog walks near Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire 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.
M1 Jct 29A Country Park near Chesterfield, Derbyshire Junction 29a A country park where dogs and kids get plenty of space to run off some energy. It's just under 6 miles from the M1 so more useful if you are already planning to head towards the Peak District.
Castle ruins dog walk, Scotland Who loves a brooding, romantic castle ruin? This is the place to take a break and enjoy a short stroll with the dog across the marshes to a 15th century crumbling fortress.
A20 The Wishful Thinker dog-friendly inn, Kent Without a good dog walk from the door, this dog-friendly inn is rather aptly named.
Woodland dog walk, excellent for hot weather, Norfolk Park at the National Trust Car Park (free for members) and walk into the woods to the left. You can make it a circular walk or just stay in the woods all the time.
