M40 Junction 15 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Warwickshire Junction 15 I'd call this a 'modern coaching inn' as it ticks all the boxes for dogs and motorists on the move.
Stretch of the Paws in Dufton, near the A66 at Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria If you're travelling across the A66, a great place to stretch your legs and dog's paws is in the village of Dufton - an attractive village which sits on the Pennine Way.
Dog walk with river swimming near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Junction 12 A large car park, easy access to the river and tasty food makes this a popular place to enjoy an easy dog walk, with doggie swimming, and take a break.
M50 Junction 1 River Avon dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Gloucestershire Junction 1 This is the perfect hot weather dog walk over paw-cooling grass. Pleasure boats on the river pass by from time to time, and there's a sense of 365 day holidays here.
M90 Junction 6 dog walk near Kinross, Scotland Junction 6 Superb dog-walking here, with swimming places and broad open spaces for dogs to really stretch their legs. Kids will love this place too - there's a sturdy and well-equipped pirates playground.
Posh pooch dining near the M6 Junction 17, Cheshire Junction 17 Super special Grade 1 listed pub, once called home by the Lord of the Manor. So if dog-friendly dining in style makes your posh pooch happy, head for the Old Hall.
Chapel St Leonards dog-friendly beach, Lincolnshire Long sandy beaches, dunes, and plenty of space for dogs to enjoy themselves away from the village centre - where there are shops and take-aways for picnics.
A dog walk in the Dumbles, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire A dog walk over fields and community woodland that has lots of options to vary the length. It's a pretty walk in summer and well worth exploring. The nearby pub/restaurant is dog-friendly.
M42 Junction 5 dog walk, West Midlands Junction 5 The dog walk here runs beside the Grand Union canal, formerly one of the pulsing arteries of the industrial revolution but now a haven for ducklings and young canoeists.
Sutton on Trent dog walk and pub, Nottinghamshire A big open walk on the River Trent plain, and a grand opportunity for doggie socialising. It's popular with local dog-walkers and there's no chance of getting lost.
Viking Way dog walk and dog-friendly inn, Lincolnshire A choice of dog walks here, including one with full wheelchair access along the Viking Way. The signage is very good and if you're staying nearby it's worth exploring the different routes.
M4 junction 37 dog-friendly beach and walk near Porthcawl, Glamorgan, Wales Junction 37 The story of the village here has plenty of drama – from sunken villages to ghosts. It is an outstandingly attractive area, and has been featured in the 'Coast' series on TV.
