Castle ruins, pretty harbour and many dog-friendly places to eat, Scotland A popular village with many visitors returning year after year to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, boat trips and sea food.
Hycemoor dog-friendly beach, Cumbria A massive sandy beach with a number of large rockpools to entertain kids of all ages at low tide. Dogs have literally miles of running space and it is never crowded here.
Dog-friendly country inn between Ludlow and Stourport, Shropshire Country inn with dog-friendly rooms and a pleasant country walk from the door. It's a handy place to stop if you're looking for a weekend lunch on the way from the West Midlands to mid-Wales.
Dog walk using paths of the biggest mass trespass, and not where you expect, Lancashire This was a surprise - we were expecting a pretty lagoon of scenic delight. But the lagoon had almost no water in it, apparently for 'safety concerns'.
A dog walk with a pie and a pint, Lancashire A dog-friendly village inn to take a break from a long drive, or to stay for a weekend. A dog walk from the door gives you a glimpse at life in this outstandingly pretty village.
A pretty village with tea room and gentle dog walk, Lancashire Picture perfect village that looks as if it belongs in the Cotswolds! Tea room in summer and a lovely walk over lush grassy fields.
A dog walk round a mere and country park, Shropshire An enjoyable stroll near to one of the characteristic meres of the area. Lovely for dogs, kids and drivers and with plenty to interest anyone remotely interested in wildflowers and insect life.
Old mines country park dog walks, South Yorkshire A new country park in the making, set on the footprint of the old Monkton colliery. Already the footpaths are well laid out and nature is settling back and making the landscape live again.
Lakeside country park dog walk and cafe, West Yorkshire A large and popular country park with huge appeal for dogs and children. We were charmed by the Room on a Broom walk, with some slighty scary witches along the way!
A Wortley Wander with the dog, South Yorkshire An interestingly post-feudal village, with the church, the pub and the big house neatly placed together. A good walk runs through the estate.
Easy access dog walk in a secluded valley near Buxton, Derbyshire Easy access dog walk in a quiet and peaceful part of the Peak District. It's a wonderful place to hear curlews and see some super-sized moorland insects (nice ones).
A short walk on a long causeway near Bamford, Derbyshire A cheat of one of the iconic High Peak walks is exactly what you need for a short walk with the dog and a break from the driving.
