Southern Country Park, Hertfordshire A country park close to Bishops Stortford that's well-equipped for doggie activities and off-lead exercise. Also play spaces for kids.
A39 dog-friendly village inn, Somerset Village pub at the foot of the Quantocks, and extremely nice and friendly to families and dogs.
Dog walk on the Wessex Ridgeway, Dorset Easy dog walking on a section of the Wessex Ridgeway. Can get busy with bikes at weekends but on a quiet weekday this is really something special.
Traditional dog-friendly Welsh pub and cafe near Carmarthen, Wales I love these old Welsh pubs, with walls too thick for WiFi and floors that have seen centuries of muddy shepherds' boots.
A19 dog walk near Selby, North Yorkshire An easy walk close to the A19 on a hard-surface circular path. A handy dog-stop to know about.
Remote moorland dog walk, West Yorkshire Absolutely in the middle of nowhere and just the place to go for silence and quality dog time. If you live nearby there are any number of paths to explore here.
A388 Dog-friendly pub near Launceston, Cornwall Oh so dog-friendly dining pub with amazing food. Huge welcome for visiting canines but make no mistake - this is all about some seriously good nosh.
A6 dog-friendly pub and dog walk Matlock, Derbyshire Traditional stone pub with 4 centuries of pint-pulling behind it. The road used to have a toll booth opposite, in the days of turnpikes.
Dog-friendly pub in the Peak District, Derbyshire The dog-friendly pub here is one of the Chef & Brewer chain, and a reliable choice for families and singleton dog owners needing to take a break.
A49 borderland dog walk, Cheshire Set on a rocky crag, this is a spectacular dog walk with outstanding views. Make sure you have your English Heritage card with you to avoid the parking charge.
Dog-friendly hotel in Machynlleth, Wales Step back in time to this dog-friendly hotel and bar in the centre of town. Very welcoming indeed, and with plenty of local information and advice for tourist events in South Snowdonia.
Dog-friendly hotel and dining near Machynlleth, Wales Goodness me, this inn has seen more than its fair share of doings and has more than something of a murky past.