Castle and Estate grounds and gardens, Cumbria An enchanting garden with plenty for keen gardeners to enjoy, and also an excellent adventure playground for kids of all ages.
A gentle walk by a reservoir, Lancashire Part of a huge country park with several car parks and activities.
Woodland walk near Burnley, Lancashire The pup had a fabulous walk in the oak and broadleaf woodland here, we both loved it.
Clitheroe riverside park, Lancashire An easy place to find from the main road, and after the dog has explored the park area you can walk into the town from here to see the Castle.
Dog walk round a reservoir near M6 Jct 21, Greater Manchester An easy dog walk to find from the A58, and also just under 4 miles from the M62 Jct 21. You'll find so many paths here it's a place you can return to and never repeat the same route.
Explore the canal and a dog-friendly cafe, West Yorkshire A dog walk on the towpath with lots of extra interest for fans of canals and amazing Victorian architecture. This is a great family stop and it's worth planning a stop here.
Broomsticks dog walk on Pendle Hill, Lancashire A chance for a dog walk up one of the country's most iconic hills for a massive view from the top and historical connections from prehistory to witchcraft trials.
Dog-friendly village pub with rooms in the Lake District, Cumbria A light and airy, yet traditional village inn with rooms. Ideal for a dog-friendly stay away from the crowds. The dog walk is a rural hike across fields - best in dry weather!
A527 linear dog walk near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire A linear walk with hard-surfaced path and an easy route to follow.
Llanmadoc beach and dog walk, Wales We love the walks and bracing sea air here, and the Britannia is a welcoming and dog-friendly pub to warm up in.
Dog-friendly dining and B&B near Derby, Derbyshire Stylish and welcoming pub with rooms not too far away from Derby. We were very taken with the dog-friendliness, fulsomely endorsed by two families with pooches staying there at the time!
Country park dog walk near the river Dearne, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Small and perfectly formed country park with lots of grass for dogs and an excellent kids' playground. Back in the day it was an industrial wasteland, and you'd never guess that today.