M6 Jct 36 A wander around the Estate grounds, dog walk and cafe, Cumbria Junction 36 Generous stately grounds where dogs are welcome and it's usually fairly quiet once you're away from the main car park and facilities. Watch out for some evil speed humps on the way in, even at 5mph.
M6 Junction 22 - a quiet linear park, Cheshire Junction 22 This is a gem of a dog walk as well as an inspired piece of urban regeneration. The park is linear because it used to be a railway line serving Wigan and Glazebrook.
A26 exit 8 dog walk in Bourlon, France Junction 8 This walk starts at a small, and impeccably maintained, memorial to Canadian soldiers from WW1 and then follows a forest path where dogs are able to run off lead.
M40 Junction 15 dog friendly pub/cafe and dog walk, Warwickshire Junction 15 Tranquil off-lead easy dog walk from a new-style community pub that's also a cafe. This is a relaxing place to break a journey. It's sooo close to the M40 junction but you'd never know it.
M1 Junction 29 Lady Spencer's dog-walk with cafe or inn, Derbyshire Junction 29 There's plenty to see on this dog walk in the wooded grounds of two ruined husks of former aristocratic glory. Both belonged to Bess of Hardwick, a very material girl indeed.
National Forest dog walk near Ratby and dog-friendly pub, Leicestershire Junction 21a A really delightful woodland walk for the dog, and then afterwards the nearby dog-friendly pub is welcoming and friendly.
Reservoir dog walk, Leicestershire Junction 22 Calm and cooling spot for a dog walk - and no chance of getting lost.
M42 Junction 9 Kingsbury Water Park, Warwickshire Junction 9 A wonderful opportunity for dogs to race around over meadows, or just chill out on the grass in this well-planned and popular water park. Children are well catered for too.
Shevington local dog walk, Lancashire Junction 27 This is a short walk that's a favourite with local dog walkers, who seem to be a happy and chatty bunch. You can get here from the M6 Junction 27 but there are no facilities.
M6 Junction 43 River Eden dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Cumbria Junction 43 A fully rural circular walk here on Public Footpaths across fields, up and down dales, and highly enjoyable.
Forest park dog walk near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Junction 28 Once a colliery spoil tip, now this is a dog walker delight. The area has been re-developed as a community green space and is popular with dog owners and families.
M25 Junction 10 dog walk near Cobham, Surrey Junction 10 This Common is a favourite for families and dog walkers. The coolness of the pine forest is ideal for hot, travel weary dogs, or check out the dog swimming possibilities of the lake.
