A1M Junction 44 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, West Yorkshire Junction 44 This is a lovely 17th Century coaching inn with open fires either end of the lounge bar in which you can enjoy good home cooked food and a fine selection of ales and beers
Shincliffe to Durham dog walk and dog-friendly pub, County Durham Junction 62 Riverside path along the Wear with country views, and spectacular views of the Castle and Cathedral. 1.5 miles one way.
Picturesque castle dog stroll, Cumbria Junction 40 Picturesque castle ruins in the Eden Valley, just off the A66. Limited on-lead walking for dogs, but a smashing place for kids who love charging around castles with plastic swords.
Dog walk and dog-friendly pub just off the A1, Lincolnshire One of those quaint 'English' dog walks, with a fabulous pub, cricket pitch and strolling route on springy grass through lush countryside.
Out Woods dog walk near Loughborough, Leicestershire Junction 23 A lovely woodland walk - dog safe for off lead walking, paths round the woods, mostly gravelled path round the outside or other paths for the more adventurous walker.
Sandwell Valley dog walk, West Midlands Junction 1 Short, and pleasant walk through a bird sanctuary. The visitor centre has lots of interesting info, and there's plenty for kids to do (apart from walking the dog).
M40 Junction 15 dog walk and dog-friendly cafe, Warwickshire Junction 15 A glorious dog walk along a towpath with the chance to watch narrowboats climbing the 21 closely placed locks of the 'Stairway to Heaven'. And a choice of dog-friendly places for refreshments.
M3 Junction 12 dog-friendly pub with dog walk, Hampshire Junction 12 Dogs will relish the freedom of this woodland, which dates way back to early times. And afterwards, there's a lovely atmosphere at the dog-friendly village pub. Ticks all the boxes!
M54 Junction 2 Wolverhampton Wander with the dog, Staffordshire Junction 2 Easy to find dog-friendly pub - and the walk starts directly from the car park. Perfect!
M4 junction 27 dog walk near Newport, Wales Junction 27 If you have canal buffs in your party be prepared for them to abandon all ideas of walking the dog in this fascinating excavation of 14 locks.
M5 Junction 21 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Congresbury, Somerset Junction 21 The pub is deceptive - bigger inside than you'd think from the car park, and it's strong on food too. The walk is an easy one to find, and dogs get a good off-lead run.
M11 Junction 8 dog walk in the forest, Essex Junction 8 Over a thousand acres of ancient woodland, with several car parks, cafe and limitless picnic spots.