Forest dog walk near Kidderminster, Worcestershire Tranquil walking spot right on the edge of the red sandstone ridge that characterises the soil and bricks of this top part of Worcestershire.
An easy dog walk with dog-friendly pub, Shropshire A warm and welcoming inn that's half in Wales and half in England. They specialise in roasts, and the warm comforting aroma of Sunday lunch (but not just on Sundays) is a joy!
Enville dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Staffordshire Tiny and popular dog-friendly pub that's a regular CAMRA regional winner. It's a part of the Enville Estate so the surroundings are quite grand while the pub is scruffy-chic.
Reservoir country trails dog walk, Wales Outstanding walks in a fabulous mid-Wales setting. The dam is the obvious attraction and you'll find a number of well-signed trails from the car park.
Big Common dog walks, Staffordshire These Commons are a popular dog-walking place, and with 8 car parks giving access to different parts of the common you should find a good place for your dog.
Dog walk in the Dyfnant Forest, Wales Short dog walk along a little river with waterfalls and lovely pools for swimming.
Dog-friendly pub near Stourbridge, West Midlands Surprisingly rural pub on the edge of the Black Country. It does have a locals' feel, but less so in the summer when it's warm enough to sit outside.
Dog-friendly B&B and dining pub near Much Wenlock, Shropshire A really good dining pub with a farm to fork menu and a truly memorable font of dog biscuits!
Dog-friendly pub with B&B near Bridgnorth, Shropshire A friendly country pub with rooms on the way to Bridgnorth.
Welcoming farm shop and cafe near Much Wenlock, Shropshire A quirky little gem of a cafe and campsite that's a new enterprise and well worth checking out.
Historic Mill dog-friendly pub south of Shrewsbury, Shropshire A dog-friendly pub that hides an extraordinary story within its walls. Time Team unravelled some of the history and this is far from the Victorian building it seems to be!
Forest dog walk and no sheep, Cambrian Mountains, Wales Loads of space for dogs to enjoy being off-lead and without the worry of sheep. Handy for a doggie break if you're driving on the A458.
A458 Brief encounter and dog walk near Welshpool, Wales One of Jem's favourite doggiestops and it's lovely for dog swimming, a short walkies, and really excellent home-made cakes. The operational steam railway will thrill everyone, and it smells divine!
A458 dog-friendly refreshments, Wales You don't have many options for a comfort break on the A458 in this part of Wales. So this dog-friendly establishment has a lot to offer.
A dog walk to the top of Breidden Hill and down again, Wales A long uphill trek to the top of the hill will reward you with a huge view (apart from the basalt quarry below) and a definite sense of achievement.
A stroll to Wenlock Edge, Shropshire Wenlock Edge is one of those iconic walks with poetry to accompany your route. So if you need to take a break near Much Wenlock it would be a pity to miss out on the chance to enjoy this experience.