Dog walk and dog-friendly pub near the M1 Jct 24A and the A50, Derbyshire Relaxing dog walk on a heritage canal trail close to the M1 and the A50 near Nottingham, and beautifully rural for a summer stroll with the mutt.
A50 Country Park dog walk near Stoke, Staffordshire As well as a great place for a dog walk, this is a brilliant outing for kids of all ages with an interest in rocks and fossils.
Barlaston Downs dog walk near Stone, Staffordshire National Trust property off the A50 and the A34. Free parking and fantastic free running for dogs and a stream running through the middle for a paddle and a drink.
Trent Meadows dog walk, Nottinghamshire Easy walking through the meadows by the River Trent. This is a popular local dog walking place, and sociable dogs will love it here.
Easy access dog walk near Northwich, Cheshire Easy access dog walk around a lake on a hard-surface path. Plenty of park benches and picnic tables.
Waterside dog walk near Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire Flat but interesting dog walk on the waterways' equivalent of spaghetti junction.
Ratby dog walk in the forest, Leicestershire A popular dog walking wood, with a surprising variety of trees. Don't be put off by the closeness of the motorway, you're not really aware of it once over the bridge.
Reservoir dog walk and wheelchair accessible, Derbyshire Junction 3 Chellaston Interchange Calming waterside atmosphere that's particularly good for dogs plus small kids. It's on-lead only for canines, but still a handy place to know about. Not far from the A50.
The Fieldhead Hotel - dog-friendly, Leicestershire Decent pub, less than 5 minutes walk from the M1 junction 22. The manager loves dogs, and keeps water, treats and blankets on the bar. The food's not bad - nothing fancy, standard pub grub.
A50 heritage village and dog walk, Derbyshire Just a minute away from the roar of the A50 you'll find this unspoiled oasis of calm. Dogs get a fine off-lead leg-stretch. Sadly the very fine pub in the village has now closed.
M6 Jct 18 dog-friendly inn and dog walk, Cheshire A dog-friendly bolthole just a mile from the M6 Junction 18. Exquisitely prepared afternoon teas and a relaxing country pub atmosphere.
The beer garden with the fantastic view, Staffordshire This has to be the 'best view from a beer garden' in the county. Totally stunning on a clear day, and worth the winding lanes to get here.
