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.
M40 Junction 15 dog friendly pub/cafe and dog walk, Warwickshire Junction 15 Lovely off-lead easy dog walk from a new-style community pub that's also a cafe. This is a relaxing place to break a journey. It's sooo close to the M40 junction but you'd never know it.
M6 Junction 36 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Cumbria Junction 36 There's a definite northerly feel to the air up here, and even in summer this walk on Public Footpaths feels cool - if not chilly. Dog swimming is possible in the stream at the foot of the hill.
M1 Junction 27 dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Nottinghamshire Junction 27 As well as a dog-welcoming pub with very tasty food, this village walk has the advantage of being completely stile and livestock-free.
M5 Junction 20 dog-friendly pub and dog walk in Clevedon, Somerset Junction 20 Relaxing homely bar area with sofas and a fabulous view over the Severn estuary and Wales. Can get crowded at busy travel times.
M1 Junction 18 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Warwickshire Junction 18 Clean and well-kept dog-friendly village inn within easy reach of the M45, the M1 and the A5 but you'd never know how close these major roads are.
A38 dog-friendly inn and dog walk, Devon Close to the A38 and a good stopping point just after Exeter. A truly atmospheric inn dating back to the 13th century.
Massive dog-friendly beach and dog-friendly pub with B&B, Northumberland This historic village is a fantastic place for dogs, and kids of all ages from 4 to 94. The dunes and beach behind the massive castle are wide and spacious enough for the most energetic hound.
Silverhill Wood dog walks, Nottinghamshire Junction 29 The site offers a network of surfaced woodland trails and there are also fantastic off road links to the Teversal Trail Network, and on into Derbyshire and the Five Pits Trail.
A90 Dunnotter Castle and Cliff top War memorial walk, Scotland Splendid dog day out with a visit to this ruined castle with a past full of bravery and derring do.
M5 Junction 28 dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Devon Junction 28 This is a dog walk that does exactly what it says on the tin: one path that winds through an avenue of rhododendron bushes, there and back. And the dog-friendly pub is a treat.
M25 Junction 9 Leatherhead dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Surrey Junction 9 A friendly, welcoming pub next to a fabulous ancient forest where dogs can go nuts in the trees.