Dordogne region vet clinic, France Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
A345 Woodland dog walk near Marlborough, Wiltshire Woodland where dogs can run free and have a great time under the trees. Nice for a usually people-free walk and interesting for family nature-spotting.
A30 dog walk near Shaftesbury, Wiltshire Beautiful countryside and open space which dogs will adore. The views looking over Cranborne Chase are a joy.
Dog walk and dog-friendly country inn with B&B near Bath, Somerset A country inn with rooms, close to Bath and handy as a base if you're in the area. Also good for a reliably good lunch or snack-stop on a long journey.
A361 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Devizes, Wiltshire A popular traditional pub in a pretty village. Well-behaved dogs are very welcome and the dog walk is easy and convenient.
Woodland dog walk and history, Somerset Easy-going dog walk with interesting stuff to look at, and some lovely trees and pond plants too. Jem was really happy with his walk here, and we enjoyed a picnic next to the pond.
A4 dog friendly pub and dog walk near Maidenhead, Berkshire A popular local pub overlooking a cricket pitch and a great starting point for a dog walk.
Really good dog walks and a quirky pub near Swanage, Dorset Rural tavern with a bit of a poachers and smugglers feel to it. Not too much space inside, so you may find yourself cuddling up to a Cap'n Jack Sparrow. Fossil museum inside the pub.
Dog-friendly inn and hotel near Conwy, Wales Dog-friendly inn and hotel rooms just a skip from the A55 and very handy for an overnight stay before taking the ferry from Holyhead.
A memorial walk for a brave collie, Derbyshire An easy-going walk heading to the memorial to Tip, a loyal sheepdog who stayed by her dead master's side for 15 weeks through a bitter winter.
A138 Neolithic dog walk, Norfolk Truly a step back in time. Wander around the workings of a Neolithic flint mine beautifully positioned on grassy heathland. Make sure you have your English Heritage card with you.
A438 Historic drovers inn on the Wales England border, Herefordshire The walls of this ancient country inn have stood since the 13th century and if only they could speak. The border between Wales and England is the stream in the beer garden.
