Ale Water picnic spot, Scotland A very out of the way riverside picnic spot with access to the river for hot dogs. There's nothing going on in the village, although it was home to the 18th century poet William Knox.
Forest and lochside dog walk, Scotland As well as a top class picnic stop, there's access to either the water or a forest for walks. Great for dogs.
The White House at Littleborough dog walks, Greater Manchester Starting point is the pub, although it does gripe me it's not dog friendly, however a car park just beneath the pub is the starting point for numerous great walks around the reservoirs.
Dog-friendly country inn and dog walk not far from Kings Lynn, Norfolk A country inn that's full of charm. Warm and comforting in winter, open and spacious in summer. Since we visited the management has changed at least twice - we think it's still dog-friendly.
Historical dog walk in the Marches, Herefordshire This is one of my favourite castles on the Welsh/English border. It's perfect for a gentle stroll with the dog, a boisterous game site for travel-weary kids or even a romantic picnic.
Maldon dog-friendly coffee house, Essex Friendly coffee house with all day food, and fine coffee. And they look after their canine customers very nicely.
A686 Dog-friendly country pub and dog walk, Cumbria Extremely warm and friendly village inn, with a dog walk from the door.
National Trust grounds with cafe and accessible facilities, Herefordshire If you're a member of the National Trust, this large estate can be a useful stop to let the dog out for an on-lead saunter.
Clinique Vétérinaire Saint Georges, France Modern vets practice with good access for larger motorhomes, less than 100 mtrs from large Intermarche supermarket
The dog-friendly Yew Tree Inn at Cauldon, Staffordshire An absolute original of a 17th century pub; you won't find anywhere else quite like it. So if you like quirky, seek this out. No gimmicks though, the food is good and the beer well kept.
