A39 lakeside stroll and dog-friendly cafe, Cornwall A great walk for families with dogs and just off the A39. This can be a lifesaver when the traffic is heavy. And if you're staying nearby the longer trails are well worth exploring.
M50 Junction 1 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Worcestershire Junction 1 Deep in rural Worcestershire, this is a good place to take a break from the motorway, or the A38. The pub is welcoming and unpretentious, and the dog walk is fabulous in dry weather.
Dog-friendly riverside pub near Malvern, Herefordshire Brookside pub with an abundance of character, and fantastically dog-friendly. Good food too.
A44 dog-friendly pub, with walks and campsite, Oxfordshire Popular eating pub with a welcoming and friendly feel, and accommodation too. It's a bit in the middle of nowhere but perfect for a break off the A44.
A22 Forest dog walks near Forest Row, East Sussex Dogs have a heavenly time in the absolutely enormous forest here. It's quite close to the A22 and makes a perfect place to stop for a relaxing walk with the dog.
A3 dog walk near Grayshott, Hampshire A fine dog walking space and easy to access from the A3. Jem loved the sandy paths and hide-and-seek gorse bushes.
Reservoir dog walk near Horsted, West Sussex Reservoir dog walk that's cooling and calming on a hot day. And a pleasant place for a picnic and time out.
A272 Dog walk on the common near Midhurst, West Sussex On the day we were here in Spring, the butterflies were out in numbers and it felt like a magic garden.
A281 North Downs Way dog walk, Surrey The walk here is at the very start of the North Downs Way. So very tempting!
M25 Junction 10 dog walk on the Common, Surrey Junction 10 There's no getting away from the sound of the nearby motorway droning on in the background. But at least you can't see it.
Wilderness Wood dog walks and cafe, East Sussex This is a total one-off and a fine discovery for us. What you find here is a family forestry business, with a cafe and walks. Wood is all around you in every form, and it smells amazing.
Forest Centre dog walks, East Sussex The forest centre is so low-key it's easy to miss it completely. But this is the only car park in the forest that has WCs and touristic information.
