Riverside Park dog walk near Chester-le-Street, County Durham Junction 63 A leisurely riverside location with the option of playing with your dog in the parkland, or heading off up river to enjoy a stroll through woodland.
A35 woodland dog walk and literary trail, Dorset Woodland dog walk with clear paths and easy routes through the trees. Plenty to look at and a very helpful visitor centre with interesting information.
M54 Junction 4 country park dog walk, Shropshire Junction 4 Delightful dog walk in a secluded nature reserve with a paw-friendly mix of grass and cinder paths.
M4 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Caerphilly, Wales Junction 30 Less than 4 miles from the motorway, and this part of the Rhymney Valley feels like a different planet.
A14 Junction 33 dog walk with cafe, near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Junction 33 Milton Interchange Well-organised and relaxing country park, ideal for dog walking. It seemed like a very gentle and calm place when we were there.
M90 Junction 11 dog walk near Perth, Scotland Junction 11 A very grand location for walking the dog this, which combines a visit to one of Scotland's premier visitor spots with fun activities for kids, historical viewing underpinned by a fine coffee shop...
M90 Junction 6 dog walk near Kinross, Scotland Junction 6 Superb dog-walking here, with swimming places and broad open spaces for dogs to really stretch their legs. Kids will love this place too - there's a sturdy and well-equipped pirates playground.
M25 Junction 19 dog walk near Watford, Hertfordshire Junction 19 This is such is a useful stop, especially if you have children on board too as there is plenty to occupy youngsters as well as dogs. And the cafe is a gem.
M3 Junction 10 dog walk by the river, Hampshire Junction 10 This walk is a sure winner for dogs who enjoy a swim, as well as for walkers who like to walk towards a definite destination.
Ripon Canal dog walk, North Yorkshire Junction 49 A dog walk that starts in the middle of town and goes to the race course. Just the job for taking a breather from shopping! One of the Canal and River Trust's dog walks along the towpath.
Stratford-upon-Avon Doggie Lido, Warwickshire If your dog loves to swim and splash, this is a great place to come in the summer. The bend on the River Avon was, once upon a time, a natural open-air lido for the residents of Stratford.
Chapel St Leonards dog-friendly beach, Lincolnshire Long sandy beaches, dunes, and plenty of space for dogs to enjoy themselves away from the village centre - where there are shops and take-aways for picnics.