Ben Lomond dog walks, Scotland The road stops here and everyone comes to walk by the loch, or to have a go at walking to the top of Scotland's most southerly and relatively easy Munro (hill).
Beach walk and dog-friendly restaurant, Scotland Wonderfully big and dog-friendly beach when the tide is out. Time for doggie football or frizbees on a grand scale.
Dog walk and dog-friendly dining near Peebles, Scotland Inside the unassuming exterior of this gastro-pub with dog-friendly B&B rooms you'll find a warm welcome and sophisticated interior.
Denholm dog-friendly hotel and dog walk, Scotland A dog-friendly hotel with rooms halfway between Hawick and Jedburgh. Ideally placed for a stopover in the Borders and with a really good dog walk from the door.
Estate dog walks and cafe, South Yorkshire National Trust managed estate woodlands with extensive walk routes of differing lengths. Be aware there are dog restrictions near the cafe and where birds may be nesting.
Historic country inn near Craven Arms, Shropshire An overnight favourite of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin, this pub claims to be the oldest in Shropshire. Happily the menu and service is fully up-to-date.
The Ruins of Castle Mortimer and a gastro pub, Herefordshire Once the stronghold of the Mortimer family, the village now has fallen back to rural life and the castle ruins are great for kids and dogs to explore.
Dog-friendly pubs, cafe and walks near Pendle Hill, Lancashire Fully accessible cafe and small park in the centre of a small village with strong links to the Pendle witches. Longer dog walks are also possible, and there are two dog-friendly pubs as well.
Bowland dog walk and superb country inn, Lancashire Outstanding traditional country hotel with quite formal service and a wonderfully warm welcome. Dog-friendly accommodation here too. Very much a place for delightful weekends away, and celebrations.
Lanthwaite Wood and nearby dog-friendly pub, Cumbria A cooling and atmospheric walk with the dog through woodland to a lake. And nearby is an iconic Lakes pub and the original home of several legendary Cumbrian ales.
A Georgian inn just off the A515, Derbyshire A welcoming Georgian inn where dogs are made comfortable in the bar. The village is not at all far from the A515 but it feels as if you've landed in a previous century here.
A6 Family and dog-friendly cafe with walkies and swimming, Derbyshire A pretty and welcoming dog-friendly cafe with a fabulous walk from the door in one direction, and a doggie swimming spot in the river in the other. Perfect family stop, and B&B accommodation too.