A38 National Forest dog walk with cafe, Staffordshire Passenger and dog perfection here - with seemingly endless space for dogs and kids to go nuts.
Upper Gornal dog-friendly pub, Staffordshire A CAMRA pub with real ales, hand pumps and a lovely old-fashioned pubby atmosphere. A local treasure, dog-friendly and well worth a visit
M6 Junction 16 dog walk and dog-friendly heritage pub, Staffordshire Junction 16 A rural walk over the fields before returning to the village pub, where solicitors rub shoulders with shepherds - and dogs get a good welcome too.
A38 dog-friendly hotel and dog walk, Staffordshire Originally a waterside farmhouse near Burton upon Trent, this is now a warm and welcoming dog-friendly country inn and hotel, on the banks of the river Trent. Very handy for a break from your journey.
Meerbrook dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Staffordshire Dog-friendly pub within easy reach of Tittesworth reservoir. Totally ideal for tiring out the dogs (or kids) before refreshments. The pub focus is on local ales and fresh food.
Biddulph Grange dog walk, Staffordshire Once part of the much larger Biddulph Grange Estate, there's now 73 acres of prime dog walking with woodland, a lake and big open spaces.
M6 Junction 15 woodland dog walk, Staffordshire Junction 15 The woodland here is perfect for dogs to really let off steam and thunder through the trees at speed.
M54 Junction 2 Wolverhampton Wander with the dog, Staffordshire Junction 2 Easy to find dog-friendly pub - and the walk starts directly from the car park. Perfect!
Clifford Arms dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Great Haywood, Staffordshire The Clifford Arms in Great Haywood is a traditional country pub offering a fine selection of cask-conditioned ales and guest beers together with a wide choice of freshly prepared meals and snacks.
A515 near Ashbourne dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Derbyshire One of Jem's top swimming spots and pubs in the White Peak. The short walk is perfect for working up an appetite and is a very easy route to follow.
Forest dog walk near Kidderminster, Worcestershire Tranquil walking spot right on the edge of the red sandstone ridge that characterises the soil and bricks of this top part of Worcestershire.
Shugborough Estate dog walks, Staffordshire There's 900 acres of parkland at Shugborough, and this is now in the hands of the National Trust.