California Country Park dog walk, Berkshire This is a popular country park, with plenty going on for everyone. There's kids' stuff, as well as quieter rambles away from the main play area.
Long Rock dog-friendly beach, Cornwall Dog walking beach that's popular with locals and visitors. It can look gloomy on a rainy day (as in the photos!) but is apparently glorious when the tide's out and the sun shining!
M69 Junction2 dog walk and cafe, Leicestershire Junction 2 The mix of woodland and common is a large open space with plenty of room for dogs to let off steam.
Holkham dog-friendly beach, Norfolk Walk through pine trees and lots of sand down to the water. Dogs and horses go down there.
Mawgan Porth dog-friendly beach, Cornwall Dogs OK on this lovely sandy beach all year round - can get crowded in high season.
Norwich Country Park dog walks and cafe, Norfolk Parkland on the outskirts of Norwich, and a popular destination for local dog owners. There's plenty of walking to be done, whether you prefer the waterside or woodland walks.
20km of sheer doggie delight Wells next the Sea, Norfolk We set off from our pub base in Wells to find the sea and walked to Holkham Estate and back across the endless sands and dunes.
A60 Country Park dog walk near Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Conservation area with fields and footpaths, popular with local dog owners.
M27 Junction 1 New Forest dog walk, Hampshire Junction 1 This is a quiet and little visited part of the New Forest, where dogs can romp without the restraints of human civilisation. Drivers too can enjoy a moment of peace. Lovely.
A44 dog walk near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales Completely wonderful day out here for dogs, kids, and absolutely everyone in need of fresh air and open space.
M60 Junction 16 doggiestop, Greater Manchester Junction 16 This Country Park between Manchester and Bolton is a haven of calm even though it's so close to the motorway. On the day we visited the air was pungent with the scent of wild flowers.
M61 Junction 2 country park dog walk near Farnworth, Lancashire Junction 2 This Country Park is a much bigger space than it seems at first, and there is plenty of choice of dog-walking routes. The park is midway between Junctions 2 and 4.
