A69 Popular dog walk and river gorge, Northumberland An astonishing gorge with clear paths and plantings that are a joy to explore. With over 600 acres this is one to keep coming back to. Fabulous for children, dogs and everyone.
A69 woodland dog walks with splashing river, Cumbria A great place for a dog walk, whether you're making a doggiestop on your journey or just looking for somewhere new to walk.
River Tyne dog walk and heritage trail, Northumberland Everyone can find something of interest in this small Northumberland village.
Dog walk through time in Roman Britain, Northumberland There's something dramatic about taking the dog for a walk around a Roman fort close to Hadrian's Wall. You've got to wonder if there are any ancient doggie sniffs for the pooch to savour.
A69 Riverside dog walk and country park by Hexham, Northumberland Parking in Hexham can be a horror story, so this is a relaxed and tranquil oasis of riverside calm.
A69 Roman Garrison Town - dog-friendly attraction, Northumberland At one time this was the northernmost town in the Roman Empire and hugely important. Today it's a breath of fresh air after the crowds in nearby Corbridge and well worth a visit.
A69 family and dog-friendly country park walks and tea rooms, Cumbria Woodland dog walks, an ancient glacial lake and lots of things for the family to enjoy makes this country park a good bet for a holiday visit or a quick doggie stop from the A69.
Jesmond Dene Park, Tyne and Wear Lovely secluded woodland in an almost hidden valley close to the centre of Newcastle. Your dog can run freely (except at the children's zoo) with woodland and over a mile of footpaths.
A visit to Hexham with the dog, Northumberland Avoid this one in peak tourist season, but definitely try for a stop here at quieter times of the year. The town has plenty of dog-friendly shops and a surprisingly large park just behind the centre.
A69 Roman Temple of Mithras dog walk, Northumberland On the rainswept day we were here it was hard to imagine Roman soldiers getting excited about Mithraic rituals here, let alone bull sacrifices and pagan fun.
A69 dog-friendly castle with cafe and walks, Northumberland Good place for a family and dog stop, and good value if you're an English Heritage member. Otherwise it can be pricey for what it is.
A69 Dog-friendly B&B in historic inn and town, Northumberland First up, this is a hugely popular town in tourist season and if there are no spaces in the car park then you're better off heading for one of the dog-friendly Roman towns or the Wall instead.
