January is Walk Your Dog Month and while it's often peak season for cold temperatures and inclement weather, a happy and healthy dog still needs their daily walk. And when it comes to clocking up the paw-miles, leading dog-friendly holiday company, PetsPyjamas, reveals that whether it's rain or shine, Brits spend an average of 23 days a year in pursuit of walking their pooch.

With January also being the month of good intentions, what better way to burn off the Christmas excess and plug in to nature for a mental health boost than a break where enjoying time outdoors with a four-legged friend is the main item on the menu? PetsPyjamas share nine brilliant dog-walking escapes to pet set go this Walk Your Dog Month and beyond.

1. Hotel Tresanton, Truro, Cornwall - crowned Best for Walkies in PetsPyjamas 2022 Dog-Friendly Travel Awards, this Olga Polizzi-owned property is a stylish escape for canines that love walks by water. Located by the South-West Coastal Path, there's heaps of dog-friendly beaches and coastal walks to tread, with post-walk-perks for weary legs and paws such as extensive spa and beauty treatments, as well as Dog's Bar complete with open fire. From £320 p/n.

2. King's Head Inn, Great Ayton, North Yorkshire – another former Best for Walkies category winner, this quintessential country pub won as the perfect base for an active dog-walking holiday. Located beneath iconic Roseberry Topping on the flank of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, seaside gems including Staithes, Whitby, and Scarborough are also just a short drive away, so guests have the option of both country and coastal walks. From £113 p/n.

3. Merry Harriers, Godalming, Surrey – whether choosing to stay in one of their dog-friendly Garden Rooms or quirky Shepherd Huts, dog owners should pack their wellies for a trek with a difference at this traditional styled dog-friendly village inn. Well-behaved dogs can accompany their human on a Winter Morning Trek along the stunning local trails of The Greensand Way, with the property's herd of 12 llamas, who live in paddocks just behind the Inn. From £140 p/n plus the cost of the Llama Trek.

4. Bike & Boot, Scarborough – enjoy frosty morning walks on numerous nearby beaches at this cool and quirky uber dog-loving hotel, which offers fantastic views over South Bay. When not 'beaching', the hotel also recommends local wood and forest walks, as well as dog-friendly spots within Scarborough. Bike & Boot also has a complimentary dog grooming room, which is handy for post-walk clean ups. From £130 p/n if staying on a Longer for Less

5. The Ickworth, Bury St. Edmunds, Surrey – situated within 1,800 sprawling acres of National Trust parkland, there'll be little need to venture beyond this incredibly luxurious hotel, complete with resident pampering treatment rooms and varied dining options. However, if feeling inclined to go further afield, Thetford Forest is just a 30-minute drive, with countless trails and sights. From £143 p/n.

6. Briery Wood Country House Hotel, Windermere – from magical lakes and mountainous fells, the Lake District is a lovely place to enjoy spectacular dog walks. Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere and set within seven acres of beautiful, secluded gardens, Briery Wood is a great dog walking base, with dog-friendly dining in the hotel's cosy bar and an abundance of pet-friendly pubs nearby to enjoy in between. Foodies will also love the hotel's AA-Rosette-awarded restaurant. From £192 p/n.

7. Soar Mill Cove Hotel & Spa, Salcombe, Devon – resident Labradors Farley and Daisy are on hand to welcome four-legged guests with a walkies map and dog-friendly beach recommendations at this coastal retreat nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In between beach walkies and nearby seaside town of Salcombe, dogs can join their owners as they refuel in the special dog-friendly dining area within the restaurant for a true home from home experience. From £239 p/n.

8. Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa, Climping, West Sussex - with 30-acres of private grounds and Climping beach five minutes' walk away, there are plenty of walking opportunities to embrace in this 1920s mock-medieval hotel. Opt for PetsPyjamas Pet Set Go package and a dog is set for walking fun with a Bailiffscourt Doggie Welcome Kit (bowls, biscuits, tennis ball & thrower), a local dog walks guide, plus a 'Ruff and Tumble' dog drying coat to take home. From £445 p/n for the Pet Set Go package.

9. Palé Hall Hotel, Wales – another property at the luxe end of the dog walking scale is this luxurious country hotel, which was once visited by Queen Victoria in 1889 as part of a royal tour. So enchanted by Palé Hall, it's reported that the Queen rearranged her itinerary so she could stay much longer than originally planned. It's also said that she had a favourite walk through the grounds, down to the river, which dogs and owners can re-trace today. From £450 p/n with an exclusive packages also available.

PetsPyjamas has a collection of over 18,000 properties – from luxury spa hotels and country manor houses to pubs with rooms and cosy cottages, plus road and boating trips – with options for all breeds and budgets.  All are truly dog-friendly, many come with exclusive PetsPyjamas packages you won't find anywhere else, and dogs stay free with almost all bookings. With just one booking, customers become members of PetsPyjamas' Priority Paws loyalty programme, with benefits to the value of over £1,200 including access to their own VIP pet concierge, complimentary 24/7 vet line access for the duration of their trip, special discounts and exclusive deals. Get ready to Pet Set Go this Walk Your Dog Month at PetsPyjamas.com.

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EDITOR'S NOTES

Average dog walking time taken from a survey of over 1,400 PetsPyjamas' respondents.