Heritage dog walk and family-friendly mines, Cumbria This village was one of the earliest purpose-built industrial villages in Britain and a major centre for lead and silver mining. They must have been tough to live and work here back in the day.
A69 Popular dog walk and river gorge, Northumberland An astonishing gorge with clear paths and plantings that are a joy to explore. With over 600 acres this is one to keep coming back to. Fabulous for children, off-lead dogs and everyone.
Riverside dog walks and swimming, and a pub, Suffolk A large and hospitable dog-friendly pub sitting opposite a church, and both seemingly deserted by the village you'd expect to find here.
Dog-friendly pub and a walk in the steps of thirsty Romans, Cambridgeshire Dog-friendly coaching inn where you and the dog can take a break from Ermine Street (A603) and get a coffee in a village where the Romans used to stop to refill their water bottles.
Dog-friendly dining and an easy short dog walk, Cambridgeshire A friendly dining pub, perfect for a dog-friendly meetup with friends not far from the A1 or the A14 and Huntingdon.
Gem of a village pub and dog walks near the A1 St Neots, Cambridgeshire Another great village pub that's been saved by the community, and with a choice of walks from the door. Always good to find these hidden gems and support them.
Riverside walk and picnic or a dog-friendly pub near Royston, Cambridgeshire You've got choices here, either a pub stop and short walk on the green or a wonderful river walk (dry days only) from a car park just outside the village and the option of driving up to the village...
Riverside castle and dog-friendly hotel, Cambridgeshire Close to the A1 and a civilised choice for a doggie B&B overnight stay, or just a quick break for a legstretch and snack. It's on the old Roman Ermine Street.
Riverside walk with the dog and a country pub near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire A short stroll by the river with the dog, and then the chance of refreshment at an award-winning country pub. Dogs are welcome there in the bar and outside.
Dog walk and a dog-friendly pub near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Junction 17 A traditional village, with some really attractive thatched cottages, a village green and pleasantly slow pace.
Dog-friendly pub and dog walk in idyllic countryside, Essex If you've not explored much of Essex, this almost secret countryside is well worth a visit. The dog walk here crosses the River Stort, a very unspoiled waterway that rises and ends entirely in Essex.
Village dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Colchester, Essex Close to the A12 for a driving break without faffing too much around to get there. And a straightforward dog walk over fields that's lovely on a dry day.
