Walk ideas

Places to go and kinds of walks to try, from beaches to city parks.

A woman and two brown dogs on a grassy hilltop path in a London park, looking out over the city skyline.

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City park loops for busy owners

Short on time? A friendly guide to city park dog walks, from Hampstead Heath to Sutton Park, with tips on lead rules, signs and fitting walkies into a busy day.

6 October 2026

A person and a small dog walking down a wide, sun-dappled track between tall pine trees.

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Woodland walks and why dogs love them

Why woods are a sniffing paradise for dogs, plus friendly advice on nesting season, deer, livestock and keeping a woodland walk happy for everyone.

22 September 2026

A small white West Highland terrier trotting along a gravel path beside still water, with a row of willow trees on the bank under a cloudy spring sky.

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Canal towpath walks with dogs

Flat, quiet and full of interest: a friendly guide to canal towpath dog walks, with tips for cyclists, locks, deep water and weed.

15 September 2026

A couple and their dog in silhouette, walking along a wide, misty beach at Filey beside breaking waves.

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Dog-friendly beaches and seasonal bans, explained

Many UK beaches restrict dogs in summer. Here is how seasonal dog bans usually work, how to check before you go, and how to enjoy the sand all year.

8 September 2026

A black-and-white dog walking along a narrow path through rough grassland towards rolling golden fields under a big cloudy sky.

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Walking the Chilterns with your dog

Beech woods, chalk hills and big skies: a friendly guide to Chilterns dog walks, from Ivinghoe Beacon to Ashridge, with tips for livestock, kites and mud.

3 September 2026

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