Grandpa Greens and a canalside wander, Greater Manchester Fabulous and popular ice-cream shop and cafe with the pretty Huddersfield narrow canal to walk the dog on.
Weetslade Country Park, Tyne and Wear A young country park, created from the site of a colliery. Now it's a wildlife haven near Newcastle with growing populations of birds and woodland.
Ennerdale Forest dog walk, Cumbria Several times on the way to the car park I doubted whether this was a wild-goose chase. But no - the car park is real, the paths are excellent and the dog was delighted.
Grizedale Services and nearby pub, Cumbria Convenient dog-friendly local pub near the fuel station/services just before the start of the Energy Coast.
A dog walk up to Rivington Pike, Lancashire A fabulous chance to get a massive view over the surrounding countryside and enjoy an off-lead walk with the dog.
Rossendale Way Cafe and Walk, Lancashire A popular dog-friendly cafe and walks, and it's easy to find from the A56.
Waterfalls walk with the dog on the Pennine Bridleway, North Yorkshire This is a lovely tiny village where it's easy to get onto the Pennine Bridleway for a satisfying yomp with the dog. Expect waterfalls and chatty locals.
Country park dog walks, Lancashire A choice of car parks, some free the others P&D and a number of trails from wherever you stop. It's a popular weekend outing but there's plenty of space and enough walking to keep everyone happy.
Country inn with rooms near Skipton, North Yorkshire A warm and dog-welcoming country inn with a blazing fire in cold weather, and a real haven from a biting Yorkshire wind.
Victorian railway and canal walk, Staffordshire A rather nice walk exploring a Victorian railway and then a canal towpath. The pup loved her walk here and it is an ideal easy-access walk.
