M4 junction 27 dog walk near Newport, Wales Junction 27 If you have canal buffs in your party be prepared for them to abandon all ideas of walking the dog in this fascinating excavation of 14 locks.
M4 junction 28 dog walk near Newport, Wales Junction 28 As well as walking the dog in the 90 acre parkland here, the cafe is dog-friendly - well done National Trust! The tale of the house's piratical past in the visitor centre is terrific; recommended for...
M4 junction 30 dog walk near Cardiff, Wales Junction 30 If your dog likes a forest to himself - head to this Forestry Commission space in the middle of nowhere. Acres of fresh air, trees and well made 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.
M4 junction 32 dog walk near Cardiff, Wales Junction 32 There's a fairytale castle at the start of this dog-walk, good fun for kids to explore - and the cafe and WCs are inside and after the ticket kiosk.
M4 junction 33 heritage dog walk near Cardiff, Wales Junction 33 A museum may seem a strange place for a dog-walk, but this is no ordinary museum. Dogs on leads are very welcome here, and can be taken around the exhibits.
M4 junction 34 dog walk near Cardiff, Wales Junction 33 This is a one path, there-and-back forest walk that's ideal for motorway de-stressing.
M4 junction 36 dog walk near Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales Junction 36 Once past the recently restored country house this walk turns into a fine woodland wander through over 100 acres with stunning views over the valleys beyond.
M4 junction 37 dog-friendly beach and walk near Porthcawl, Glamorgan, Wales Junction 37 The story of the village here has plenty of drama – from sunken villages to ghosts. It is an outstandingly attractive area, and has been featured in the 'Coast' series on TV.
M4 junction 38 dog walk near Port Talbot, Wales Junction 38 Fascinating contrast here with an ancient stone circle rubbing shoulders with a bio-mass power station - both visible from the footpath.
M4 junction 40 dog walk near Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales Junction 40 A truly enormous forest with 11,000 hectares for outdoor enthusiasts. People come here for the mountain biking, bird watching, and hiking.
