We always struggle to find anywhere near the motorway heading up/down the country. The service stations generally have nowhere you can let an active Springer off the lead.
Thanks.
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Decent bit of space at Stafford northbound
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There’s the really big one just north of Kendal with a lake that could be an option?
Not sure if it’s southbound only though.
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So … you can “cheat” at Knutsford services and drive straight through the services and onto the local road behind.
There’s a no entry sign and police ANPR interceptors everywhere, but they just wave at you.
Then head into Knutsford - The Heath is awesome. Free parking on Tabley Road, then just explore the Heath.
Also, good opportunity to visit Booths, use the bathrooms etc.
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A similar escape road at the one just north of Penrith, to allow travelodge guests head in the opposite direction without a 20 minute diversion. Quite a lot like that.
Plenty of fields and small roads behind
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Tebay? Both directions big open spaces …
Annandale also? Another with a lake… Often see dog walkers
Abington on M74?
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I think it’s south of Tebay, but that’s an option.
M6 J20. Lymm dam is 1.5 miles from the junction.
What3words for parking is
///roosts.minivans.spinning
Most pubs around the village are dog friendly. Coffee shops are less so.
Village centre what3words
///ruler.pets.pleaser
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It’s a “Cheshire” off 
Lymm Vs Knutsford 
Often wondered where all those roads go at service stations - so just local access
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You can’t take dogs into the buildings at the services but pretty decent amount of space to get a little walk in.
Often for staff to get in quicker or hotels as mentioned, or emergencies.
Those works exits with no access and warning signs are often military bases I think 
Back in ‘13 did the century sportive to Edinburgh and we cycled past Abington… was like mad being this far south on the bike… a tough ride
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Thans for all your suggestion so far 
I’m just disappointed you didn’t title this thread 'Dog breaks M6"
How? etc
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Killington Lake will be the southbound one. Not as good inside as Tebay - going north - but some green to walk a dog.
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If you go past the services building at Tebay, there’s an overflow parking area immediately to the left which leads onto a minor road with loads of countryside.
Have never looked at it from a dog perspective but presume there must be somewhere suitable.
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There’s even a bench
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…for your dog to piss against.
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Oooo a RR not on fire; that’s a novelty around here 
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