Woodland dog walk near Wrexham, Wales A favourite with local dog owners, this deceptively spacious park is doggie delight. We didn't see anyone there without a dog - and we really enjoyed the friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the park.
Lakeside Country Park dog walk, Hampshire Once a gravel works this is now a 60 acre country park and home to a range of birds, insects and wild flowers. There are plenty of paths to follow, including a designated paw trail.
Upper Swaledale dog-friendly pub and dog walks, North Yorkshire Walk through the door of this little inn in Swaledale and you will receive a warm friendly welcome. It's a traditional Yorkshire Dales pub, serving good homemade food and well-kept local ales.
Canal walk very close to Watford Gap Southbound services, West Northamptonshire Watford Gap The noisy M1 runs parallel to this canal, which you can easily walk to in a few minutes from the Southbound services. But your canine friend can be safely off lead here!
Craigieburn forest dog walk, Scotland An ideal dog walk for less sociable pooches as you're unlikely to meet other dog walkers.
A303 historic market town with walk and dog-friendly inn, Somerset Before we stopped here, I had no idea that this small town is the source of the county name of Somerset and was the capital of historic Wessex.
Woodland dog walk near Betws y Coed, Clwyd, Wales A short, and easy to follow there-and-back Forest walk with views over the sea and the Conwy Valley. There are no stiles on this walk.
Lakeside dog walk near Llanidloes, Wales Waterside walk in magnificent mid-Wales scenery. One for dogs and people to really enjoy.
Cotswold dog walk and a dog-friendly pub, Gloucestershire A fabulous dog walk on the Cotswolds Way for people and dogs, and then a fine inn to return to. The walk has no stiles or livestock.
Abbey ruins dog walk and cafe, North Yorkshire Amidst the historic buildings - not only the abbey but also a Jacobean Hall built with some of the abbey's stones - there are some charming dog walks around the lake and parkland.
Woodland dog walk near Aberystwyth, Wales The sense of quiet is extraordinary here, and no amount of canine snuffling and splashing in the stream seems to disturb. A glorious walking spot.