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.
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.
Barr Beacon dog walk near Walsall, West Midlands A dog walk with a very impressive view. On a clear day you can see as far as Long Mynd and the Wrekin, the Peak District to the north, and even the Beacon Hill in Loughborough to the east.
Woodland dog walk near Solihull, Warwickshire Woodland walk on well-maintained paths through a community nature reserve. Lots of friendly dog owners to be found here.
M6 Junction 5 or 7 dog walk, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Junction 5 This is a former deer park with 2,400 acres of open space - including 7 lakes. The terrain is a mix of heathland, woodlands, wetlands and marshes.
Newhall Valley Country Park dog walk, West Midlands Lottery money has transformed this 200 acre park into a pleasant walking spot.
Doe Bank Park, West Midlands, West Midlands Doe Bank is a small wood and playing fields, and alongside the park there is a large field that the land owner doesn't mind responsible dog walkers using.
M5 Junction 3 Woodgate dog walks, West Midlands Junction 3 This is gentle, green rolling countryside and it is hard to imagine that the heart of Birmingham is not so very far away.
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 3 dog walk and dog-friendly heritage pub, West Midlands Junction 3 A choice of paths here, either along the canal or the river. There's more to see on the canal route, and the path is in good condition.
Smestow Valley Nature Reserve dog walk, Wolverhampton, West Midlands A Dog friendly walk..both on or off lead. It follows the old railway and Canal. There are various routes around and through the reserve.
Sheldon Park dog walk, West Midlands Quaint country park with a working show farm, and 300 acres of old countryside. It's hard to believe that the end of the runway at B'ham airport forms the edge of the park - until a plane takes off.