Anyone who takes a pet on tour with them will typically embark on a wide range of walks, exploring the surrounding area with their faithful four-legged companion trotting alongside them.

So, where exactly should you go to take in the most beautiful of views? Well, the research team at tails.com have looked into it and identified exactly where the 10 most spectacular places to go in the UK are.

To work this out, the team looked at the number of Instagram posts taken at each spot, with the beautiful Sherwood Forest in Nottingham coming out on top with 154,652 posts. The forest offers beautiful greenery and a brilliant place to take a dog for a walk.

In second place was Epping Forest. Covering a huge 6000 acres, there will be plenty of scenic sights to take in as you stroll through the green surroundings.

The 10 most beautiful places to go for dog walks in the UK are:

  1. Sherwood Forest – Nottingham – 154,652 posts
  2. Epping Forest – Greater London – 127,993
  3. Hadrian’s Wall – Brampton – 112,103
  4. Robin Hoods Bay – Whitby – 83,147
  5. Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar – 80,071
  6. Rutland Water – Oakham – 63,359
  7. Clumber Park – Worksop – 56,372
  8. Castle Howard – York – 56,215
  9. Pennine Way – Edale – 39,322
  10. Thetford Forest – Brandon – 35,913

Where’s your favourite place to take your dog for a walk when you’re on tour? Tweet us and let us know at @pcaravan – we can’t wait to hear from you!

You can also read our guide to taking your pets on tour with you, where we share some top tips that will help you and your canine companion enjoy a relaxing holiday.


Are you looking for somewhere to head to for your next tour? Well, be sure to check out our guide to the best caravan sites and the best caravan parks, where we round-up the top places to stay from all over the country.

Or maybe you’re looking for the best caravan to head off on your travels in? If so, our buying guides are full of useful advice, as we pick out the top tourers on the market from the best caravan manufacturers across a range of categories – for instance, the best caravan for families and the best 2 berth caravan.

If it’s a tow car you’re after, we can also help! Our useful guides to the best used tow cars and the best tow cars are sure to help you find the right towing vehicle for your needs.


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