Historic waterside inn with dog walk, Oxfordshire If you can plan to take a driving break near Abingdon when the sun is shining, head for this friendly and historic pub and enjoy a fabulous walk by the river.
Peak District dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Buxton, Staffordshire Welcoming village pub in the Peak District national park with some lovely dog walks nearby.
Dog walk and dog-friendly inn near Burford, Oxfordshire Posh and proud of it, a country inn with immense style. And close to a delightful dog walk. Dogs are welcome, or in their own words: "We welcome dogs as long as they don't eat our bantums!"
A429 Cotswold dog walk and a dog-friendly pub with B&B, Gloucestershire This is the pub that the Prancing Pony in Lord of the Rings is said to be based on. Apparently it was a regular stopping point for Tolkien on his commute between Oxford and Birmingham.
Wyre Forest dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Worcestershire Dog-friendly pub and close to dog happiness with some pawfect forest walks.
Heathland dog walk near Thetford, Norfolk A nature reserve within easy reach of the A11 - and it's a great place to experience the local nature up close. We love coming here because it smells and looks so different from the Midlands.
A46 near Pershore dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Worcestershire Stunningly pretty little village, and the inn here is one of those lovely locals with great food, walks on the door-step and a fine welcome for well-behaved dogs.
M4 junction 40 dog walk near Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales Junction 40 A truly enormous forest with 11,000 hectares for outdoor enthusiasts. People come here for the mountain biking, bird watching, and hiking.
A695 Dipton Mill Inn and dog walk, Northumberland Pretty little pub by a stream, and a dog walk from the door. It's not far from Hexham and well worth a visit.
Walsingham - a pilgrimage with the dog, Norfolk Just the place for some spiritual refreshment, an excellent farm shop and a stroll around the ancient village is a delight. Dogs are generally welcomed, although not in the churches.
Walks near waterfalls and dog swimming, County Durham These waterfalls are a well-advertised and pretty slick tourist attraction.
Country house hotel and gentle dog walk, Norfolk A dog-friendly hotel with a dog walk close to an iconic windmill.