Knighthayes house and gardens, Somerset
National trust gardens and house. Dog specific circular walk, cafe, toilets. Excellent stop off from junction 27 of M5, especially if heading for Cornwall
National trust gardens and house. Dog specific circular walk, cafe, toilets. Excellent stop off from junction 27 of M5, especially if heading for Cornwall
If you're a member of the National Trust, this large estate can be a useful stop to let the dog out for an on-lead saunter.
This is one of my favourite castles on the Welsh/English border. It's perfect for a gentle stroll with the dog, a boisterous game site for travel-weary kids or even a romantic picnic.
A very out of the way riverside picnic spot with access to the river for hot dogs. There's nothing going on in the village, although it was home to the 18th century poet William Knox.
This is a great spot with free parking not far from the A11, the main circular route takes around 45mins, dogs are required to stay on the lead between March and September due to birds nesting.
A very dog welcoming beach.
A country inn that's full of charm. Warm and comforting in winter, open and spacious in summer. Since we visited the management has changed at least twice - we think it's still dog-friendly.
A safe and easy dog walk near the A7 in Scotland, and close to Gorebridge.
Another of the Opal Coast's massive and dog-friendly sandy beaches. Cafes and restaurants are generally dog-friendly and all allow dogs to sit with you outside.
Extremely warm and friendly village inn, with a dog walk from the door.
Pendine is famous for its long, flat sandy beach backed by dunes.
Very pleasant local woodland walk, with some really loud woodpeckers to keep you company. No facilities, and not worth a detour from the motorway, but handy if you are already nearby.