Village dog-friendly pub and doggie river splashing, Cumbria A family-run 17th century village pub with a doggie swimming river nearby.
Dog walk using paths of the biggest mass trespass, and not where you expect, Lancashire This was a surprise - we were expecting a pretty lagoon of scenic delight. But the lagoon had almost no water in it, apparently for 'safety concerns'.
A dog walk with a pie and a pint, Lancashire A dog-friendly village inn to take a break from a long drive, or to stay for a weekend. A dog walk from the door gives you a glimpse at life in this outstandingly pretty village.
Waterfalls walk with the dog on the Pennine Bridleway, North Yorkshire This is a lovely tiny village where it's easy to get onto the Pennine Bridleway for a satisfying yomp with the dog. Expect waterfalls and chatty locals.
Fine dining in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire A chance to experience some superb dining in a pretty inn within the Forest of Bowland. Dogs get a fine welcome too.
A pretty village with tea room and gentle dog walk, Lancashire Picture perfect village that looks as if it belongs in the Cotswolds! Tea room in summer and a lovely walk over lush grassy fields.
A49 dog-friendly thatched inn near Church Stretton, Shropshire A busy, thatched country inn right on the A49. Once inside the bar the cut-throat racetrack of the A49 is quickly forgotten.
Old mines country park dog walks, South Yorkshire A new country park in the making, set on the footprint of the old Monkton colliery. Already the footpaths are well laid out and nature is settling back and making the landscape live again.
Lakeside country park dog walk and cafe, West Yorkshire A large and popular country park with huge appeal for dogs and children. We were charmed by the Room on a Broom walk, with some slighty scary witches along the way!
Dog walk on the Cheshire Way and a National Trust cafe for members, Cheshire An outdoor cafe where dogs can sit with you, and a longer walk away from the National Trust property.
Easy access dog walk in a secluded valley near Buxton, Derbyshire Easy access dog walk in a quiet and peaceful part of the Peak District. It's a wonderful place to hear curlews and see some super-sized moorland insects (nice ones).
A short walk on a long causeway near Bamford, Derbyshire A cheat of one of the iconic High Peak walks is exactly what you need for a short walk with the dog and a break from the driving.