Dog and family-friendly pub near Stansted, Essex An easy pub to find, with good parking and a terrific welcome for dogs and families. It's just 10 minutes from Stansted Airport and yet still in the country.
A dog walk by the river from a friendly local pub, Essex Relaxed and welcoming almost village-like doggie welcoming pub on the edge of Chelmsford. And with a dog walk that starts from the front door too.
Medieval village with dog walks and dog-friendly pub, Essex A choice here of a doggy day out, with a chance to admire a jaw-dropping wooden medieval barn and take a walk with the pooch with refreshments at a particularly friendly village pub.
A131 dog walk from a dog-friendly dining pub near Sudbury, Essex A very pretty and welcoming country pub with a varied short dog walk from the door. If you live nearby this is one for a long weekend walk and dog-friendly refreshment.
A dog walk in the park near Clacton, Essex One of the newer parks in the area, and a gentle space that's ideal for a stroll and some fresh air. It's a good family stop with picnic tables and an easy access route.
Very pretty village with pub and dog walk, Essex Picture-perfect English village with a village green, duckpond, a windmill and quite a few tearooms as well as one dog-friendly pub. Gorgeous on a sunny day.
M11 Jct 7 Dog-friendly country inn and dog walk, Essex Junction 7 Astonishingly old pub that even gets a mention in the Domesday Book. Happily the food and service is well up to date. Less than a mile from the M11 junction.
The Wick - accessible country park dog walks near Basildon, Essex Well-planned and accessible park, with trails running past lakes and random pillboxes left from World War 2. Very friendly and chatty local dog-walkers when we were there.
Dog walk near Southend, Essex Traditional English beachside, complete with huts, fresh doughnuts and refreshments. Dogs are welcome on the beach from October to May, and have a green space to enjoy in summer.
M11 Junction 9 stately gardens on-lead dog walk, Essex Junction 9 Splendid Victorian gardens and parkland near the M11 which will guarantee wagging tails. Make sure you have your English Heritage card with you to avoid the parking charge.
Seaside country park and cafe, Essex A stretch of seaside park where dogs can really stretch their legs. It's also a good place for looking at local wildlife and enjoying some sea breezes.
A short dog walk near Little Waltham and the A131, Essex A short circular dog walk and a relaxed village pub with a popular outdoor space.