Riverside tea rooms and walks, Staffordshire Quaint little tearoom with riverside seating and an outstandingly confident cat in full control of the establishment!
Woodland dog walk near Cheadle, Staffordshire A quiet and atmospheric woodland walk with a feast of bluebells in spring, and very few people around.
A38 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Staffordshire Dog-friendly pub within easy reach of the A38 - and there's often a diversion this way so this temporary escape for a walk can be a godsend.
Tatenhill dog-friendly pub and walk, Staffordshire Pretty countryside stop with woodland dog walk and dog-friendly pub in Staffordshire.
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.
A51 Marvellous country pub and a short dog walk, Staffordshire A dog-friendly country pub in a village that seems to be rooted in a cap-doffing, feudal system dominated by the very impressive Hall just around the corner.
Superb family-friendly walk near Stafford, Staffordshire Very easy to access this oasis of tranquillity off the A51 and an ideal spot for a journey break if you have kids on board.
Shugborough Estate dog walks, Staffordshire There's 900 acres of parkland at Shugborough, and this is now in the hands of the National Trust.
A52 dog walk and excellent dog-friendly inn with rooms, Staffordshire We love to see life returning to old pubs, and the lively team here have achieved miracles in just a few years.
Enville dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Staffordshire Tiny and popular dog-friendly pub that's a regular CAMRA regional winner. It's a part of the Enville Estate so the surroundings are quite grand while the pub is scruffy-chic.
Ladderedge dog walk, Staffordshire A small country park within dog walking distance of Leek. It's a nice quiet space with views of the Peak District from the hilly end, and flat walking too.
Cannock dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Staffordshire This is a magnificent walk over the lower reach of Cannock Chase. The land is criss-crossed with paths and the heathland means it is easy to navigate this large expanse of open space.