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!
Pipers Hill Woods dog walk, Worcestershire Worcestershire is a county that seems to hide its fabulous woodland from visitors, and so the ancient oaks on this shortish circular walk may come as a surprise.
Hartshill canalside walk, Warwickshire A gentle canalside stroll along a popular stretch of the waterway.
Best dog walk over the Malverns, Worcestershire By far the best route we've found over the iconic Malverns, with no stiles and minimal chance of sheep. Dog-friendly refreshments on the way, and of course those amazing views.
A456 dog-friendly pub and walk between Stourport and Tenbury, Worcestershire Well worth investigating, maybe more so if you live locally and are looking for good, friendly service and food after a long walk in the Wyre Forest.
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.
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.
Dog-friendly pub near Stourbridge, West Midlands Surprisingly rural pub on the edge of the Black Country. It does have a locals' feel, but less so in the summer when it's warm enough to sit outside.
Leamington dog walks and dog-friendly pub, Warwickshire Extensive park and nature reserve near the centre of Leamington Spa. It's popular with dog walkers, and also sports enthusiasts.
Lakes dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Warwickshire When the lakes at Earlswood were created to top up the canal system, a few enterprising souls realised that Earlswood had tourist potential.
Old railway dog walk from Biddulph, 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.
M42 Junction 4 dog-friendly pub near Dorridge, West Midlands Junction 4 Very easy to get to from the M42, and a nice dog-friendly pub - but the walk is almost non-existent. On the other hand, if you've been stuck in traffic this could well be a useful doggiestop.