The woodland is great for dogs, with no stiles and plenty to occupy the canine nose.
Half mile bridle path walk accessible directly from both northbound and southbound services
This is a truly rural walk, and a surprising contrast to the busy motorway and M4 service station you will leave behind.
Starting from the car park are trails of varying lengths either through woodland or by a lake. The paths are surfaced, so these are dog-walks for all weathers and shoes.
This is a fine all-weather walk on a hard surface path around the lake, with easy access for buggies and wheelchair users.
There's a definite northerly feel to the air up here, and even in summer this walk on Public Footpaths feels cool - if not chilly. Dog swimming is possible in the stream at the foot of the hill.
This is a lovely place to mooch with the pooch in a nature reserve within a couple of miles of Junction 12 on the M6.
A stroll along Hadrian's Wall is a fitting location for the last dog walk on the M6 in England (or the first out of Scotland).
Dogs and heritage buffs will both love this 30-40 minute walk to the castle and back. Explanation boards along the way explain the background, including an interesting Polish connection.
This is a fabulous dog walking spot, with not just one good walk but several. No dog with any manners could possibly complain about a doggiestop here.
Very easy to follow circular dog walk on a Public Footpath around a reservoir, with fields and an old railway line too. The walk is a good one - and the pub is dog-friendly.
Genuine, nice and dog-friendly inn with plenty of history behind it. We thought the meals were great value, and definitely recommend their Fish Fridays. Easy to get to from the M6/20 and the A56 too