A46 near Pershore dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Worcestershire Stunningly pretty little village, and the inn here is one of those lovely locals with great food, walks on the door-step and a fine welcome for well-behaved dogs.
M5 Junction 4 Waseley Hills dog walks and cafe, Worcestershire Junction 4 Clear open landscape to enjoy here, including the source of the River Rea. The view from the top of the hill is sensational, and definitely worth the climb.
M6 Junction 10 dog walk, West Midlands Junction 10 The paths here meander through a fine mix of woodland, meadow and waterside. The area is evidently a popular spot for local dog walkers, and we didn't see anyone without a dog!
A46 Riverside dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Worcestershire From the pub you can see the River Avon rushing past on the last leg of its journey to join the Severn in a headlong dash to the sea.
Mordiford area dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Herefordshire The woodland here is a haven for butterflies and moths - not that dogs will appreciate that - but it's well worth sitting quietly for a bit in summer and seeing how many different ones you can spot.
M40 Junction 13 Oakley Woods dog walk, Warwickshire Junction 13 Calm, peaceful and tranquil walking here with lots of top-class sniffing for dogs! The paths are all clear and well walked. Inside the wood you can sometimes see the earthworks of an ancient fort.
A443 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Worcestershire Welcoming and dog-friendly village inn, with really comfortable seating - whether inside or out. The village itself is worth an explore, and a circular walk starts from the door.
A443 Dog-friendly Tea Rooms and dog walk, Worcestershire Such a lovely place to take a driving break, or indeed to visit anyway.
Biddulph dog walk, Staffordshire No stiles, no hills and no map needed for this dog walk on a reclaimed railway line, once part of the North Staffs branch line. It's a varied and scenic route, and lovely on a quiet day.
M5 Junctions 6 and 7 dog walk and cafe near Worcester, Worcestershire Junction 7 Paths are well maintained here and provide easy dog walking around this fully accessible route. This is brilliant for kids, with a large play area, and the woods are perfect for dogs.
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!