A429 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Gloucestershire This is the pub that the Prancing Pony in Lord of the Rings is said to be based on. A regular stopping point for Tolkien on his regular journey between Oxford and Birmingham.
A44 dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Oxfordshire Jem adored his walk here, on a section of the Oxfordshire Way. By the time we returned we were both smelling sweetly of Cow Parsley.
Solihull dog-friendly pub and dog walk, West Midlands Busy, popular and thriving pub on the Grand Union canal. In summer it's a delight to sit in the garden and relax, after the dog walk of course.
Long Buckby dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Northamptonshire One of those moments when you think time must have stood still.
Longborough dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Gloucestershire Sun-kissed Cotswold stone and a picture perfect dog-friendly coaching inn makes this tiny village a lovely spot to take a break.
Silverstone dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Northamptonshire Friendly little pub in a village where everyone seems obsessed with cars. Expect to see some lovely classic cars parked near the pub, and definitely avoid during the Grand Prix.
Canalside dog walk with dog-friendly pub, Warwickshire This is a very easy-to-find pub and walk, and ideal for a no fuss stroll on the Stratford canal towpath.
Redditch A448 area dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Worcestershire I'd describe this as a 'new rural' pub. The bar is a bar, where people talk to each other and dogs are welcome; and the food is worth a drive for.
Goyt Valley dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Cheshire A 15th century pub tucked under Windgather Rocks. That's over 500 years of traveller hospitality, which sounds amazing.
A1 doggiestop near Sandy, Bedfordshire Biggleswade North Roundabout Just a few miles from the A1 this is a very handly place for a doggiestop and a break for the driver too.
Stratford-upon-Avon dog-friendly tapas and dog walk, Warwickshire Idyllic walk with the dog through a landscape Shakespeare would probably recognise, and a wonderfully dog-friendly little tapas bar and bistro to return to. Stratford on Avon as the locals see it!
Staverton dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Northamptonshire Very easy to find on the Daventry Road, and ideal for a doggie pitstop.
