The 25 most scenic dog walks in the UK to go on this summer as voted for by dog walkers

• Dog walkers across the UK have named the most scenic dog walking spots.
• Research by Isuzu UK asked 2,000 dog owners to vote for the perfect spot to walk their dog.
• The list names scenic locations across Scotland, England and Wales.

There’s nothing better in life than walking your dog in a scenic spot, in fact according to a recent survey by Isuzu UK, dog owners were prepared to drive up to 69 miles to find the perfect location to walk their pet.

The research found that the perfect dog walk has beautiful views (60%), plenty of bins to dispose of your dog’s business (45%) and minimal traffic and noise (40%). With 84% agreeing that walking their dog is good for their mental health something that 76% look forward to all day.

The research also found that on average, dogs are walked for just over an hour and 10 minutes a day, covering 17 miles over the course of a week. With one in four (28%), doing the same walk everyday.

Where are the most scenic dog walks in the UK?

25 locations across the UK made the list, with the stunning lakes and mountains of Ambleside in the Lake District, taking the top spot, with 26% of those asked voting it as one of the best places to take their dog for a walk.

Ambleside was followed by the dramatic landscape of Snowdonia (18%), along with the ancient woodlands in New Forest in Hampshire (17%) and the 2,500 acres of Richmond Park in London (14%).

One in ten (10%) dog owners voted for Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands for its waterfalls and trails, while 8% love nothing more than driving to the South Downs in Sussex to wander around the chalk hills.

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The 25 most scenic dog walks in the UK - as voted by dog walkers:

1. Ambleside, Lake District National Park in Cumbria
2. Snowdonia National Park in Wales
3. New Forest in Hampshire
4. Richmond Park in London
5. Hampstead Heath in London
6. Ely, Peak District in Derbyshire
7. Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales
8. Sherwood Forest in Nottingham
9. Studland Bay in Dorset
10. Hadrian's Wall path in Northumberland
11. Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands
12. Delamere Forest in Cheshire
13. Cannock Chase in Staffordshire
14. Seven Sisters Cliff in East Sussex
15. Windsor Great Park in Berkshire
16. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
17. Malvern Hills in Worcestershire
18. South Downs Way in Sussex
19. Hardcastle Drags in West Yorkshire
20. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove in Dorset
21. Kielder Water and Forest Park in Northumberland
22. Cheddar Gorge in Somerset
23. Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
24. Box Hill in Surrey
25. The Fens, Wicken Fen Nature Reserve in Cambridgeshire

George Wallis, Head of Marketing at Isuzu UK said: “It’s no surprise to us that nearly a third of Brits are willing to drive almost 70 miles just to give their dogs the best walkies imaginable. Whether it's chasing views in Ambleside, getting lost in Snowdonia, or lapping up the trails in Glencoe, the Isuzu D-Max is built for the kind of adventures dog owners dream of.”

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