Sheen Common local dog walk, Surrey When the South Circular gets hissy, this is a useful escape route. By the time you and the dog have enjoyed a walk, the road will be on the move again.
Crystal Palace local dog walks, Greater London Slight tatty Victorian show-park that's keen on dinosaurs. The dog will love it, there's 200 acres of canine communication to scratch and sniff
Primrose Hill local dog walks, Greater London Popular and ever so slightly trendy piece of open space with views and fresh air. Ideal for a bit of celeb spotting. Not the place to be without a poo bag!
Hornchurch Country Park dog walks, Essex Plenty of history in this country park - from pre-Roman times to a former RAF base. Now it's a tranquil spot and popular with local dog walkers.
Hainault Forest dog walks, Essex There are marked trails through this gorgeous country park, which attracts many dog walkers all year round. Plenty of space for zooming and socialising.
Eastbrookend Park dog walk, Greater London A country park since 1995, this former landfill site is now a dog walkers' delight.
Wanstead Flats dog walks, Greater London Wanstead Flats is the southern end of Epping Forest and pawfect for dog walks.
Richmond Royal Park local dog walks, Surrey Largest of the Royal Parks with over a thousand acres of land.
Greenford local dog walk, Greater London A good 'last chance' off-lead stop before getting into London, there are fantastic views over London from the top of the hill - and it really feels like countryside.
Five Arches dog walk, Kent Large park area with woodland and river, great for cooling dogs (and owners!) off in hot and sunny weather.
Beddington Park dog walk, Surrey Lovely Park where your dogs can have a paddle in the stream of water running through the park. lots of open space for your dogs to enjoy themselves and great for water loving dogs.