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.
Winterfold dog walk near Farley Green, Surrey Heathland where dogs can scamper free, and it's part of the totally enormous Hurt Forest. A very quiet and relaxing spot.
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.
Reservoir dog walk and nearby dog-friendly pub, East Sussex Circular walk around the water, with more ups and downs than you might expect. Also popular for bird watching.
A30 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Basingstoke, Hampshire A village that will be very familiar to fans of Midsomer Murders and Foyle's War. It is a really pretty place and the pub is very friendly and welcomes dogs.
A27 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Romsey, Hampshire Perfectly placed doggie stop with a country inn right next to a forest walk for travelling pooches. Close to the A3057 south of Romsey.
Salisbury Road doggie stop with pub and circular walk, Hampshire A good family and dog stop on the Salisbury Road with a circular dog walk over fields and a quiet country lane.
Beaulieu visit with the dog, Hampshire Top end lunch in the classic car capital, and a lovely river walk with the pooch. More of a day out than a doggiestop, and very good for the spirits it is too.
Woodland dog walk near Halling, Kent A section of the North Downs Way makes for a splendid dog walk, and the woodland here is one of the highest points in Kent so the views are pretty good too.
Nature reserve dog walk near Gravesend, Kent Incredibly atmospheric dog walking on the Saxon shore, and quite eerie on a windy day. Apparently this is the Hoo Peninsula. Best in summer.
M3 dog walk and a dog-friendly pub near Southampton, Hampshire Junction 14 A very good dog walk on the Common for bouncy dogs close to where the M3 and M27 meet.
