Great Ellingham dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Norfolk The Crown's very welcoming, and ideal for a stop no matter what time of day it may be. Dogs are welcome in the first bar, where you are able to have restaurant menu choices too.
Varois et Chaignot Vet Clinic near Dijon, France Junction 2 Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
A10 exit 27 Poitiers Battleground family dog walk, France Junction 27 Chatellerault-Sud An open air museum perched on the top of a ridge, and overlooking the site of a famous battle. This is great for making some Horrible History very real for kids, and adults too.
A496 dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Harlech, Wales A very good doggie pitstop just off the A496. And worth a much longer explore if you're staying in the area.
A82 woodland dog walk near Glencoe, Scotland A very pretty woodland dog walk on the scenic route between Glencoe and the A82 Oban to Fort William. It's hard to believe that this little village was once a centre for aluminium production.
Easy long walk from a dog-friendly pub in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire An easy dog walk from a dog-friendly pub in one of Yorkshire's super-pretty villages. This gives you a real insider's view of the countryside.
Castle ruins, dog-friendly pub and riverside walks, Northumberland Pooch-perfect place to take a break, with atmospheric castle ruins and a riverside dog walk plus a real ale pub within a few miles of its brewery.
Dog walk and country dining pub near Waltham Abbey, Essex Junction 26 A quiet village seems unlikely this close to the Lea Valley and two motorways, but here it is. With a dog-friendly pub, a short dog walk with space for ball games and doggie zoomies.
A68 Medieval village with dog-friendly hotel and walks, Northumberland Hailed as one of the prettiest villages in the North, the dog-friendly hotel here has pride of place.
Walsingham - a pilgrimage with the dog, Norfolk Just the place for some spiritual refreshment, an excellent farm shop and a stroll around the ancient village is a delight. Dogs are generally welcomed, although not in the churches.
Vintage cafe and a photocall for seals, Norfolk We loved it here. First up, the beach is enormous and a regular nursery for seal pups in Spring.
A692 Heritage dog walks and interesting local history, County Durham Really interesting slice of local heritage, as well as a very decent dog walk with surfaced paths and useful info boards.