Dog-friendly country pub and dog walk near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire A rather good country dining pub with a roomy car park and easy access from the A11. Dogs are welcome and there's a really long dog walk for very energetic hounds. You don't have to do all of it!
A ruined castle and wildflower stroll, Shropshire Still privately owned by the family who built the first castle here, what you see now is a sort of 'ruins through the ages' surrounded by a sea of cow parsley. Perfect for a picnic on a sunny day.
All year dog-friendly beach and dog walk, Cornwall Dogs are allowed all year on this large sandy beach. And there's a cracking walk for tail-waggers too.
Scenic Lock and riverside dog walk, Oxfordshire Popular spot to bask by the river and relax. A great stop for families, with a marvellous play area and ice-cream shop. It's a good place to spot kingfishers and otters.
A477 Dog-friendly Castle and a pub, Wales Just one minute from the main A477 St Clears to Pembroke road, and perfect for refreshments and a rather marvellous castle. An ideal driving stop on the way to or from the Pembroke ferry.
A29 dog walk on the South Downs, West Sussex A great walk across the top of the South Downs, starting from a hilltop car park with some of the best views you could hope for. This is an amazing place for dogs to run and play.
A32 dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Winchester, Hampshire A dog-friendly pub with an outstanding cricketing heritage. Thomas Lord was the founder of Lords Cricket Ground and is buried in a churchyard near the pub.
Woodland dog walk near Halling, Kent A section of the North Downs Way makes for a splendid dog walk, and the woodland here is one of the highest points in Kent so the views are pretty good too.
A39 forest dog walk, Somerset For a doggie pitstop on the A39, this forestry commission plantation can be heaven sent for dogs. And it's a pretty good stress-buster for people too - provided there's space to park.
A20 exit 45 Uzerche dog walk, France Junction 45 Tulle, Vigeois This ancient walled medieval town is ideal for a short break from driving.
A11 exit 5 dog walk and family fun, France Junction 5 A lovely walk around the lake which dogs will love. Plenty for the dogs to investigate and lots for the kids to do too.
A26 exit 2 dog walk in the Forest and World War 2 Museum, France Junction 2 There's something here to please all the family, and the dog definitely gets a good deal too! The outdoor museum is a popular attraction for anyone interested in military history, however remotely.