Showy house and landscaped gardens, Derbyshire A really delightful small-scale estate and house with a Robert Adam landscape and building design.
Dog-friendly pub on the heath, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire The dog-friendly pub here is a step back in time to the 1850s with a quirky and really lovely old building. You can almost still hear the shouts of stagecoach drivers and ostlers across the heathland.
Dog walk on the Cheshire Way and a National Trust cafe for members, Cheshire An outdoor cafe where dogs can sit with you, and a longer walk away from the National Trust property.
A dog walk beside the Macclesfield Canal, Cheshire A towpath walk along the side of the Macclesfield canal. Ideal for an off-lead walk with nothing for a dog to chase.
Shillito picnic spot and moorland dog walk, Derbyshire A leafy picnic spot with the chance to explore the moors nearby with the dog.
Trans-pennine trail off the Woodhead Pass, Derbyshire An easy-going path on the trans-pennine trail where it feels as if you have the hills to yourself and the dog.
Ashbourne vet and dog-friendly pub on the A52, Derbyshire Just outside the town of Ashbourne is a handy-to-know vet practice with plenty of parking, and a dog-friendly pub and a Lidl supermarket nearby.
Campsite with excellent dog walk and swimming near Haltwhistle, Northumberland A camping site with access to dog walks through the Bellister Estate and also swimming in the Tyne. One of the best dog walks at a campsite we've found. You can also park nearby for just the walks.
Waterside Country Park and dog walks, Northumberland A popular country park with a number of marked trails and a cafe at the visitor centre. At weekends this can get hugely crowded and we'd suggest you choose somewhere else to stop with the dog.
Nature Meadows dog walk near Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear Gentle walking through a mix of wildlife habitats and an entrancing spot to sit quietly with the pooch and listen to the rich and varied sounds of nature.
A689 on-lead walk onto the hills, County Durham A somewhat functional walk with the dog, but the pub at the start is friendly and welcoming and when the dog's gotta go ...
Picnic Area and historic Toll Bridge, North Yorkshire An eighteenth century toll bridge, still carrying traffic after all these years. The wooden slats make a racket only if you're driving too fast!