M1 - Tibshelf Services dog walk, Nottinghamshire Junction 28 It would be impossible to guess that Tibshelf Services has immediate access to over 9 miles of countryside walking on the Five Pits Trail.
Stapleford Wood dog walks near Newark, Lincolnshire Fabulous romping ground for dogs, in highly dog-friendly Forestry Commission woodland. Handy for a doggiestop from the A1 and the A17.
M1 junction 23A dog walk at Donington Park Services, Leicestershire Junction 23a One of the entrances to the National Forest is right in the middle of the Donington Park motorway services area with all the usual facilities.
M6 Junction 10 dog walk, West Midlands Junction 10 The paths here meander through a fine mix of woodland, meadow and waterside. The area is evidently a popular spot for local dog walkers, and we didn't see anyone without a dog!
M5 Junction 18 Castle dog walks and cafe, Gloucestershire Junction 18 Much more than a motorway stop, this is a dog-walkers' delight and popular for a dog day out in the Bristol area.
Wetherby Triangle dog walk, West Yorkshire Junction 46 The old railway line, now part of the Harland way. The walk is mostly in tree lined railway cuttings and is ideal for a sheltered walk in bad weather or for a shaded walk in summer.
M6 Junction 4 dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Warwickshire Junction 4 A handy 2-mile (35 mins) circular dog walk on tidy grassland that keeps dogs reasonably clean in all weathers.
M42 Hopwood Services dog walk, Worcestershire Junction 2 A footpath located behind the M42 J2 (Hopwood) services. Crosses a few creeks and some small fields and much nicer than wandering around the services car park!
M6 Junction 17 Brereton Heath, Cheshire Junction 17 There are a number of trails in this nature reserve west of Congleton, including an easy access trail.
M6 Junction 34 or 35 Crook o' Lune, Lancashire Junction 34 Turner came here to paint, the Victorians flocked to admire the scenery. Your dog should be happy with a walk here!
A1M Junction 42 dog walk and a cafe, West Yorkshire Junction 42 There is a lot to see on this purpose-made walk through an RSPB nature reserve. Dogs are welcome but need to be on a lead or effectively controlled.
M6 Junction 1 nature reserve dog walk, Warwickshire Junction 1 This nature reserve was opened by David Bellamy and it's a fine dog-walk space with clearly marked paths leading through fields, woodland and a disused canal path.
