A429 Cotswold dog walk and a dog-friendly pub with B&B, Gloucestershire This is the pub that the Prancing Pony in Lord of the Rings is said to be based on. Apparently it was a regular stopping point for Tolkien on his commute between Oxford and Birmingham.
Woodland walk and dog-friendly pub near Shrawley, Worcestershire Dog-friendly pub within easy reach of popular woodland trails.
Holt Fleet dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Worcestershire Very laid-back establishment on the banks of the river. Dogs are welcome and the outside seating overlooking the water is fabulous.
A41 dog-friendly pub with dog walk near Tring, Hertfordshire A comfortable and welcoming village pub with a great dog walk from the door, and good food if you're hungry.
A40 Burford dog-friendly pub, Oxfordshire Medieval town on the pretty River Windrush. It's a popular tourist destination and you'll find several dog-friendly shops, pubs and water bowls outside shops and cafes for hot dogs.
A45 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Warwickshire Village pub that's a popular focus in the centre of the village. Traditional pub meals served, and dogs are welcome in the bar and garden.
A435 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Worcestershire Family-run pub with a couple of dog-friendly tables in the bar, and a pleasant outdoor patio for warm evenings. Easy to reach from the A435 and M42 Junction 3.
Heathland dog walk near Thetford, Norfolk A nature reserve within easy reach of the A11 - and it's a great place to experience the local nature up close. We love coming here because it smells and looks so different from the Midlands.
A38 Riverside dog walk and a dog-friendly pub near Gloucester, Gloucestershire A dog-friendly riverside pub with big-hearted food and perfect for a driving break and change of scene. The dog walk is really easy to follow along the river bank.
Taissy Veterinary Clinic near Reims, France Junction 27 Reims - Europe 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.
A20 Exit 14 near Châteauroux dog walk, France Junction 14 Chatearoux Sud Forestry Commission sort of dog walk in an enormous forest - dark, damp and delightful.
Arras Vet Surgery 2, France Cressonniere / Trois Cretes 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.