A14 Junction 56 doggiestop with lovely cafe, Suffolk Junction 56 Wherstead To be fair, dogs aren't exactly the priority here. But - Jem got a fabulous welcome wherever we went, and this is a lovely place to take a break from the A14 in summer.
Cannock dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Staffordshire This is a magnificent walk over the lower reach of Cannock Chase. The land is criss-crossed with paths and the heathland means it is easy to navigate this large expanse of open space.
A3 Junction 2 woodland dog walk, Hampshire Junction 1 This is walk full of doggy delight. The wood is popular with local dog-owners, and a particularly friendly bunch they are too.
A37 dog-friendly pub and walk near Yeovil, Somerset Not far from Yeovil and the A37 but miles away in atmosphere. It's a tad foodie, but less pretentious than some and the 15th century building is a delight.
A69 woodland dog walks with splashing river, Cumbria A great place for a dog walk, whether you're making a doggiestop on your journey or just looking for somewhere new to walk.
A412 Dog walk and dog-friendly country pub near Ruislip, Greater London Junction 17 An easy to find dog-friendly dining inn and a good off-lead dog walk within 3 miles of the M25 and also the M40.
Riverside dog walk and a dog-friendly pub, Gloucestershire Upmarket riverside dog-friendly pub with a big garden and plenty of space. Good for families, with snacks, ice-cream and meals to suit all ages.
White Horse Wood Country Park dog walk, Kent Easy to find dog walk close to the M20, and opposite the country showground where Paws in the Park takes place.
M20 Junction 11 dog-friendly inn and dog walk, Kent Junction 11 I had a hard time dragging Jem out of this dog-friendly pub where the sweet smells of lunch had his doggie nose twitching in hope.
Cotswold dog walk and a dog-friendly pub, Gloucestershire A warm and welcoming Cotswold pub with dogs in the bar, a roaring fire in cold weather and a helpful and friendly team behind the bar.
Dog walk with dog-friendly beach and pub near Flamborough, East Yorkshire An interesting cliff top walk with the chance to ride into town on a fun tourist railway. We had the puppy safely on lead as he's still into chasing seagulls.
A7 exit 17 village doggiestop near Mirmande, France Junction 17 A gem of a village that's counted as one of France's prettiest villages; and it's easy to see why. Well worth a visit if you're staying in the area - and a complete bonus as a motorway break.
