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.
M6 Junction 39 dog walk near Shap, Cumbria Junction 39 'Withnail and I' fans will recognise this walk as the route to the cottage that was used in the film. Dogs will just adore the open space.
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.
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.
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.
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.
M4 junction 28 dog walk near Newport, Wales Junction 28 As well as walking the dog in the 90 acre parkland here, the cafe is dog-friendly - well done National Trust! The tale of the house's piratical past in the visitor centre is terrific; recommended for...
Cadbury Castle dog walk, Somerset There isn't a castle but legend says that this was the site of Arthur's Camelot. Whether this is true or not it is the site of an iron age hill fort.
M1 Junction 15 Forest dog walks, Northamptonshire Junction 15 Dogs can run freely in this small survivor of a former royal hunting forest, where the ancient oak trees are known as 'druids'.
