A38 country park for family activities and dog walks, Devon When you're in need of a break from the A38 before Plymouth, a family and dog-friendly country park is a good bet for some really good activities and calm in the car for the haul into Cornwall.
Traditional dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Derbyshire Simple and friendly Peak District pub with walkers and dogs getting a warm welcome. Very popular with locals, and rammed for Sunday lunches.
Dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Kingsbridge, Devon Wow - this is a 14th century Inn, in an amazing historic setting. There's a beautiful walled garden, and summer garden menu. Altogether, a completely lovely pub.
Otterburn Mills cafe and dog-friendly shop, Northumberland A mill complex now housing a cafe, dog-friendly shop and tourist information. Plus a grassy picnic area with tables and free parking.
A1 dog-friendly inn and dog walk, Bedfordshire Biggleswade North Roundabout Quaint, curious and comfortable 300 year old dog-friendly pub, with a fab log fire in the winter. Also known as the 'pub with no bar'.
A584 dog walk and dog-friendly cafe in Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire Wonderful dog-friendly public gardens with a handy dog-friendly cafe. Thanks to Driving with Dogs member Rachel Stretch for this recommendation.
Delamere dog walks and dog-friendly pub, Cheshire Traditional and dog-friendly 17th century inn with easy access to forest and lakeside dog walks. Car park has shade.
Beautiful dog walk around fishing lake, Shropshire Apley Castle, beautiful walk, my dogs love it there
Peaceful circular dog walk near Grassington, North Yorkshire Easy-going dog walk around the reservoir, with views over to the moors beyond. Accessible path.
Portrush dog-friendly pub and dog walk, NI Really dog-friendly hotel on the north coast of Northern Ireland. The beach is a mile away and well worth going to as your dog will make lots of new friends very quickly here.
The Wick - accessible country park dog walks near Basildon, Essex Well-planned and accessible park, with trails running past lakes and random pillboxes left from World War 2. Very friendly and chatty local dog-walkers when we were there.