The Martyrs Stake dog walk, Scotland The dog walk here is a pleasant stroll along a former rail line. The story behind the monument is desperately sad to read, and shocking in its brutality.
Sand Beach near Applecross, great for dogs, Scotland The beach is a short drive from Applecross and well worth it for the dogs to do some dashing and splashing well away from the road.
Ruined Castle dog walk, Scotland This is a dog walk that kids of all ages will enjoy too. Even in the rain the skeleton of a castle will get the imagination going.
Short walk to a beautiful waterfall, Scotland A short walk to a long and enthusiastic waterfall in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Farm cafe and walk on the common, Surrey Lovely dog-friendly cafe right next to the Common for walkies with the pooch. A good stop for families with lots of interesting wildlife to explore and colouring paper in the cafe.
A920 A Castle of Pleasure - dogs and kids welcome, Scotland We thought this was a lovely place to take a break, and it's ideal for families.
Gisburn Forest free car park and no cyclists, Lancashire A free car park and access to the forest for dog walks on paths where cyclists are very unlikely. This is a remote part of the forest and very calm.
Super-historic dog walk above the Sussex Downs, West Sussex We love this walk up to an ancient hill fort, with views across the Downs. It's a great place for a picnic and there's plenty of walking on easy paths.
Carding Mill Valley dog walk near Church Stretton, Shropshire A lovely walk with the dog alongside a babbling brook and through a series of atmospheric valleys.
Five Finger Strand and Dunes, RoI A beach that bears the brunt of the power of the Atlantic, with huge dunes to show how the water continually shapes the land here.
A54 woodland dog walk near Kelsall, Cheshire A short stretch of the Sandstone Trail is a perfect doggie comfort break within seconds of the A54. Even in hot weather the trees provide shade and also protect you when it's raining.
Waterside inn and great dog walks near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire A dog-friendly and relaxed waterside inn by the river. It has a large car park and easy access to good dog walks by the river.