M9 Junction 3 dog walk and refreshments near Linlithgow, Scotland Junction 3 The prosperous little town of Linlithgow bustles purposefully, with fair trade shops and a wide choice of cafes and restaurants. Definitely worth a detour if you're passing through the area.
Gower dog walk with freshwater swimming and beach, Wales An easy walk down to a dog-friendly beach, with picnic spots and a river for swimming and paddling along the way. Popular in summer, and doggie delight all year round.
Dog walk on Heath and Beach near Westleton, Suffolk A fabulous dog walking and nature spotting area, with cafe and WCs and free parking for National Trust members.
A688 Castle with refreshments and free parking, County Durham Take a short break from driving, or spend the day at this exquisite castle and dog-friendly grounds.
A148 Cromer dog-friendly B&B, beach walks and shopping, Norfolk Dog-friendly pub with rooms, right on the sea front and just a paw away from the coast path. Follow the brightly painted houses into the town and you get the whole town and beach in just a few steps.
A149 dog walks and a dog-friendly inn with B&B rooms near Holt, Norfolk Long-established inn with rooms on the coast, overlooking the marshes and close to really long dog walks.
Dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Saxmundham, Suffolk A 40-minute circular dog walk from a dog-friendly pub, or just a doggie comfort break on the village green. Ideal for a driving break near Saxmundham.
A166 Dog-friendly garden visit, East Yorkshire This is a fabulous stop for keen gardeners and the dog. Definitely worth a long visit to see the gardens and give yourself time to enjoy the experience. The nearby farm shop has quality produce.
Dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Wendover, Buckinghamshire We love finding dog-friendly and well-run community pubs, and this one lies close to the start of quite a few walk options as well as the circular walk we tried.
A382 Village pub and dog walk, Devon Popular dog-friendly pub in a seriously cute, touristy village. Parking can be tricky on sunny summer days.
Dog-friendly refreshments near the Winchcombe Way, Gloucestershire Dog-friendly country pub just outside Winchcombe with an extraordinary sculpture by the front door.
Eardisland dog walks, Herefordshire This pretty little village on the river Arrow makes a lovely stop with the dog. Dogs can cool down in the river, and there are several walk options from a short stroll to a 7-miler!