Dog Walking Month: 23 adorable pictures of Scarborough dogs enjoying the beach and countryside

Nothing beats a walk at the beach or across the countryside with a four-legged friend as a great way for a bit of exercise, or just to get out the house.

To mark National Dog Walking Month, which runs throughout January, we asked The Scarborough News readers to send in their picture of canine companions enjoying a splash in the sea or a muddy walk.

Although we (sadly) cannot feature them all, here is a selection of some perfect pooches submitted to us.