Half-a-hill dog walk and fab view, Shropshire What a strange place, half the hill is missing! The remaining half is part of the Shropshire Hill AONB.
The Ruins of Castle Mortimer and a gastro pub, Herefordshire Once the stronghold of the Mortimer family, the village now has fallen back to rural life and the castle ruins are great for kids and dogs to explore.
A dog walk from Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria A glorious stride out with the dog with some fabulous views over the countryside on a clear day.
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'.
Dog-friendly beach and coast path near Blackpool, Lancashire When the tide is out the beach here is an enormous doggie playground with views across to the hills surrounding the South Lakes.
Riverside dog walk with swimming, Lancashire A perfect walk for sociable dogs, with soft lush grass, doggie beaches by the river and swimming. Always check the river levels before letting your dog in the water.
Village pub and dog walks, Lancashire A dog-friendly pub with access to several really long dog walks over the fells, and a shorter one for dogs on a journey.
Heritage dog walk and big views, Lancashire A useful park to know about if you're staying in the area, and a good place to start the Barnoldswick heritage trail.
Country park dog walks near Stoke, Staffordshire One of our favourite dog walks in the area, with shady woodland and a lake and a background of chattering birds. It's a delight and very soothing.
Gower - Penmaen and the Gower Way, Wales A walk across the top of the Gower peninsula with spectacular views and guaranteed happy dogs.
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.
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.
