Knighthayes house and gardens, Somerset Junction 27 National trust gardens and house. Dog specific circular walk, cafe, toilets. Excellent stop off from junction 27 of M5, especially if heading for Cornwall
Gilston dog walk in the Scottish borders, Scotland If you're driving on the A68 this is a good place for a big dog walk, although there aren't any facilities so you'll need to come prepared with picnics.
Airedale Greenway dog walk, West Yorkshire A World Heritage site, with dark Victorian mills now cleaned up and looking amazing.
Cleeve Abbey short dog walk, Somerset Traditional 17th century inn, with some good and tasty rustic menu choices. Dip your toes in the stream in summer or snuggle up to the woodburner in winter.
A404 local walk Chorleywood, Hertfordshire Very pleasant local woodland walk, with some really loud woodpeckers to keep you company. No facilities, and not worth a detour from the motorway, but handy if you are already nearby.
Dog walk and thatched pub on the Downs, Dorset Top class dog walk and a lovely old thatched pub to sit outside and enjoy the countryside and bracing air.
Tissington and High Peak Trail easy access dog walks near Hartington, Derbyshire A handy pitstop off the A515 with a small cafe, easy access walking route, and even bike hire with a dog cart option!
Traditional dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Derbyshire Simple and friendly Peak District pub with walkers and dogs getting a warm welcome. Very popular with locals, and rammed for Sunday lunches.
Historical dog walk in the Marches, Herefordshire This is one of my favourite castles on the Welsh/English border. It's perfect for a gentle stroll with the dog, a boisterous game site for travel-weary kids or even a romantic picnic.
A686 Dog-friendly country pub and dog walk, Cumbria Extremely warm and friendly village inn, with a dog walk from the door.
Lake Kir dog swimming, Dijon, France Dog swimming from a city beach, and then there's a 2km 'greenway' footpath that will take you into town.
Picnic spot and very short dog walk, Northumberland We're not often baffled by a walk in the forest, but this one had us stumped.
