A281 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Horsham, West Sussex The countryside shows off rural England at its most gentle. The pub is also charming and a great place for a meal after a pleasant walk.
A3M dog-friendly pub and grand walk near Havant, Hampshire Junction 2 A doggy delight close to the South Downs. A pub so good that it was moved from its original position to make room for a railway line and rebuilt brick by brick.
A1 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Bedfordshire Biggleswade North Roundabout Warm and dog-friendly country inn, with more-ish food and a dog walk from the door.
End of the line dog walk near Glasson, Lancashire A quiet and peaceful spot with a good legstretch for dogs and drivers. It feels as if you're driving to the end of the world but you will reach a car park at the end of the road!
Lake and woodland dog walk with good cafe, Cumbria A wonderful dog-friendly cafe and we were so grateful to take refuge here in a savage summer downpour. The walk was lovely too until the great soaking.
Village dog-friendly pub and doggie river splashing, Cumbria A family-run 17th century village pub with a doggie swimming river nearby.
A disappeared lagoon, and the biggest mass trespass, Lancashire This was a surprise - we were expecting a pretty lagoon of scenic delight. But the lagoon had almost no water in it, apparently for 'safety concerns'.
Country inn with rooms near Skipton, North Yorkshire A warm and dog-welcoming country inn with a blazing fire in cold weather, and a real haven from a biting Yorkshire wind.
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.
A Wortley Wander with the dog, South Yorkshire An interestingly post-feudal village, with the church, the pub and the big house neatly placed together. A good walk runs through the estate.
Riverside tea rooms and walks, Staffordshire Quaint little tearoom with riverside seating and an outstandingly confident cat in full control of the establishment!
Dog-friendly country pub and short walk near Carlisle, Cumbria A dog-friendly pub in a traditional sandstone Cumbrian village in the shadow of Scarrowmanwick Fell. There is a good dog walk just around the corner too.