Dog walk and a dog-friendly pub near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire Rural pub with tasty food, and a lovely dog walk. On a sunny day you won't do better than this.
Brownshill Green dog-friendly pub and walk Coventry, West Midlands Brownshill Green is right on the edge of Coventry, and the walk here takes you past one of the City markers! The pub has a pleasant beer garden away from the road, and dogs are OK in the bar area too.
Holt riverside pub and dog walk, Worcestershire Popular riverside destination for sunny afternoons, and weddings. Ideal for a driving pause to enjoy the river views.
A444 near Meriden dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Warwickshire A proper pubby pub with great value food, a friendly landlord, dog-friendly and a genuine welcome for all. People talk to each other here - no muzak.
Heritage dog walk near Wrexham, Wales This is a peaceful spot in the Clywedog Valley with plenty of woods and grass to run through, as well as a disused railway track to walk along.
Henley on Thames dog walks and pubs, Oxfordshire A choice of a riverside walks along the banks of the Thames with great views of the Chiltern Hills to enjoy. And more choice for refreshments with three dog-friendly pubs and a cafe too.
M1 Junction 39 country park dog walk and cafe, South Yorkshire Junction 39 This easy-to-find park is a popular local dog walking place, and it's nice to watch the bobbing sails of dinghies on the way around the lake. There's also a cafe, and an adventure playground for kids.
Lochcarron dog-friendly cafe, Scotland We had high hopes for a dog swim in the loch here, but access wasn't easy so we had a fine cup of coffee in the cafe and aimed elsewhere for the walkies.
Quaint old-school tourist town and walks, Northumberland Busy seaside resort with loads of fish and chip shops, and everything you need for a traditional bucket 'n spade holiday - including lettered rock.
A visit to Hexham with the dog, Northumberland Avoid this one in peak tourist season, but definitely try for a stop here at quieter times of the year. The town has plenty of dog-friendly shops and a surprisingly large park just behind the centre.
A68 Dog swimming and a big open space, County Durham Relaxed family park with loads of space for dogs and kids to let off steam. You can either take your own picnic or grab a coffee from the cafe.
A69 Roman Temple of Mithras dog walk, Northumberland On the rainswept day we were here it was hard to imagine Roman soldiers getting excited about Mithraic rituals here, let alone bull sacrifices and pagan fun.