A5 tea shop and dog walk on the Welsh border, Shropshire One of those perfect places to get the dog and driver out of the car and off on an easy walk with a cup of tea and cake afterwards. Open in Summer only.
Kislingbury dog walk, Northamptonshire A handy stop for a summer evening if you need a break from the A5. Dogs are welcome in the traditional thatched Freehouse and the walk is a section of a long-distance footpath across fields.
Earls Hill woodland dog walk, Shropshire A cool and shady woodland walk around, or up, a hill. It's very quiet here and we saw just one other walker at a distance away.
The Old Racecourse dog walk near Oswestry, Shropshire Wonderful dog walking here, with a carpet of bluebells in Spring and lots of pretty butterflies too.
A5 Country estate dog walks with cafe, shop and camping, Wales An ancient country estate with a very modern approach. There's loads going on and you could easily spend the weekend here! But it's a great place for a break off the A5 and dogs on leads are welcome.
A5 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Leicestershire For a break from the busy A5, this is a handy choice for you and the dog. The pub is dog-friendly, and the village itself is well worth an explore.
Roman meadow dog walk, Leicestershire Truly lovely wildflower meadows and arboretum, and an outdoor gym to liven up the driver. Lots of off-lead dog walking in an exceptionally well tended reserve.
Stockgrove Country Park, Bedfordshire Perched on the Greensand Ridge, Stockgrove park is partly grassland and partly ancient woodland. It's a nice mix of the two. There's also a lake with some Mandarin ducks in full control.
Hartshill Hayes Country Park dog walk, Warwickshire A section of the Arden Way, boasting a great view with facilities and access paths.
Hartshill canalside walk, Warwickshire A gentle canalside stroll along a popular stretch of the waterway.
A5 canalside dog walk between Rugby and Northampton, Northamptonshire Small canal-side pub that is right on the A5 (Watling Street).