The Ruins of Castle Mortimer and a gastro pub, Herefordshire Once the stronghold of the Mortimer family, the village now has fallen back to rural life and the castle ruins are great for kids and dogs to explore.
Historical dog walk in the Marches, Herefordshire This is one of my favourite castles on the Welsh/English border. It's perfect for a gentle stroll with the dog, a boisterous game site for travel-weary kids or even a romantic picnic.
Remote forest dog walk, Herefordshire Junction 4 This is dog walking country at its best, through woodland full of the sounds of nature and undisturned wildlife simply getting on with it.
M50 Junction 3 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Herefordshire Junction 2 The sweetly named 'Daffodil Way' is a gentle dog walk through meadows and then fields.
A walk with the dog in Mortimer Forest, Shropshire This is just one of the car parks and walks in this enormous forest. I like this walk because the path is less popular than the walks from the other car parks, and the view is spectacular.
Eardisland dog walks, Herefordshire This pretty little village on the river Arrow makes a lovely stop with the dog. Dogs can cool down in the river, and there are several walk options from a short stroll to a 7-miler!
A49 dog walk and pub just north of Leominster, Herefordshire Attractive 16th century black and white dog-friendly pub that's easy to find, and an uncomplicated dog walk too.
Country inn with dog walk and swimming, Herefordshire Riverside country inn with access to the river and also a short circular dog walk.
Riverside dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Herefordshire Lovely country pub, with fabulous locally sourced food. Excellent dog walking country, with several routes in and around the Lugg Valley.
Castle dog walks near Yarpole, Herefordshire National Trust castle and parkland - so lovely home-made cakes are guaranteed! A definite family pleaser, with a play castle for kids near the tea rooms and loads of bounding space for dogs.
Eastnor Castle dogs welcome, Herefordshire Great place to visit as the dogs can go into the castle as well as the cafe. Had a great time there with my 2 dogs would recommend.
A44 A dog walk on the Herefordshire Way and a dog-friendly pub and shops, Herefordshire Near the A44 this small town has a dog-friendly pub and an excellent dog walk. Also independent shops and a market, and plenty of options for picnic supplies.