Heritage railway dog walk and dog-friendly country inn, Northamptonshire Popular, busy and good-natured country inn that's a restored and much improved railway pub. Heritage railway buffs will adore this one, and the dog won't miss out either.
A43 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Silverstone, 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.
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.
Leamington Spa dog-friendly pub, Warwickshire The pub is set in a former manor house, with loads of seating inside and out. Dog-friendly, child-friendly, and surrounded by a park and lots of sporting activities - so this is a popular buzzy place.
Market Bosworth dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Leicestershire Most people visit the Bosworth battlefield, and miss this very quaint little town. It's full of history and has some very characterful buildings, shops and one dog-friendly pub with a car park.
Thetford Forest dog walk, Norfolk Another marvellous dog walking place in the middle of Thetford Forest. Can't help thinking that Norfolk dogs are just a tad spoiled for choice.
A14 Junction 44 Bury St Edmunds dog walk, Suffolk Junction 44 There's a lot more going on here than you may think at first. The park has over 200 acres, and the high point for us was the arboretum, with some totally stunning trees.
A451 dog-friendly pub and walk, Worcestershire Small roadside pub on the A451 and it looks as if it's sinking below the weight of tarmac and traffic. But no - inside you'll find more space than expected, and a beer garden in summer too.
A75 dog walk near Castle Douglas, Scotland The grounds of this baronial mansion are a whopping 1,500 acres, and the many trails in the estate are interesting to visit as well as being a pawfect dog walk.
A435 near Alcester dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Warwickshire Dog-friendly pub with a roaring fire in winter, and lots of outdoor space and tables in summer. Close to Coughton Court (not dog-friendly) and several very good walks nearby.
A20 exit 20 Saint-Benoît-du-Sault doggiestop, France Junction 20 Eguzon, St Bernard d/S A medieval village, well off the tourist track. You'll find a couple of patisseries and boulangerie, and plenty of medieval period property for sale if you feel like moving!
A20 exit 55 doggiestop near Souillac, France Junction 55 Souillac In the heart of the Dordogne valley, this small town has a great combination of good places to eat, charming old buildings and an excellent dog walk too.
