Halfway to Scafell with the dog, and a great pub, Cumbria
Cracking pub and a stress-busting dog walk to get some clean air and big views. If you can, stay a few days and go mad on the mountains!
Cracking pub and a stress-busting dog walk to get some clean air and big views. If you can, stay a few days and go mad on the mountains!
A dining pub with reliably great food, and dogs are welcome in the bar. If you're looking to meet up for a proper lunch with friends or on business, then give this one a try.
Very pretty and dog-friendly inn with a stream running through the garden. Lovely for paw-cooling on a hot day.
Very traditional and attractive Cotswold village with the broad lanes and imposing houses typical of the good fortune earned through the wool trade.
Super-comfortable country pub with dog-friendly rooms in a recently updated 18th century thatched building. Very convenient for a break on the A30 between Shaftesbury and Salisbury.
A very pleasant, small but perfectly formed country inn with a clever mix of traditional look and contemporary feel. Near to Beaminster.
A gem of a pub which welcomes dogs. It really is a lovely place to visit.
Popular country pub with a loyal following of dog walkers and cyclists in the bar. Country chic diners in the restaurant.
A traditional Sussex pub with a pretty garden. The walk starts from the car park and is a comfortable, easy stroll. This is a delightful place to visit for people and dogs.
Local pubby pub near to a reservoir that's good for a dog walk. Parts of the building are really old, and there's a friendly feel to the place. Real ales and comfort eating.
On the westbound side of the A29 you'll find this dog-friendly inn with access to hours of forest dog walks.
You may spot your dog sniffing more carefully than usual in this historic village pub. Smugglers once had the run of the place, and contraband was hidden in the rectory cellar and the inn.
A fine area for dog walks long or short. And then a friendly and dog-welcoming country pub just a minute away from the A272.
A dog walk over fields and into woodland for the pooch to enjoy. And then you can get refreshments in a welcoming and relaxing little village pub that's very much part of its community.
One of the loveliest parts of Dorset. Here you'll find a choice of excellent walks and a roomy, historic, dining and dog-friendly pub.
A quiet hamlet by the River Mangerton makes a lovely place to stop and admire the Dorset countryside.
Historic town away from the coast and busy tourist places, and with a smart dining inn close to a safe off-lead dog walk over fields.
Small village dominated by a large church and close to the Ridgeway long-distance footpath. Dogs and families welcome in the relaxed and friendly pub.
Victorian pub where locals and passing strangers are all made welcome. Good value snacks and lunches served, and it's not far from an off-lead dog walk. Regular dog walks every month.
Perfectly placed dog-friendly pubby pub close to several off-lead walk routes and very handy for a doggiestop off the A49.
A pleasant combo of a dog walk with plenty of off-lead space for dogs, and a country pub with an ambitious menu.
A sleepy village with a dog-friendly pub, village stores and a dog walk. Within easy reach of the A28.
Dogs are welcome in this stunningly pretty village with a lived-in castle and bags of history. As close to real-life time travel as you can get! Very close to the A28.
A hugely popular 2-mile walking route, and a delight in every season of the year. Dogs can enjoy a dip in the river too.
The walk starts from a dog-friendly inn with rooms. It's so easy to imagine mail coaches and tired riders stopping here for a break from the road.
A choice of super-easy dog walks here ranging from 10 minutes to 4 miles. The pretty country pub, built in local stone over 300 years ago is dog-friendly.
Try and arrive here at lunchtime and enjoy a top class meal after your walk with the dog. This is no-messing good food, sourced locally and tasting joyful.
Family-run pub with a couple of dog-friendly tables in the bar, and a pleasant outdoor patio for warm evenings. Easy to reach from the A435 and M42 Junction 3.
A dog-friendly riverside pub with big-hearted food and perfect for a driving break and change of scene. The dog walk is really easy to follow along the river bank.
Charming, small gastro pub/restaurant with superb food and top class service. Nicely behaved dogs are welcome, and treats might be on the menu for them.
Large pub with a friendly and warm atmosphere. Plenty of parking.
A dog-friendly country pub with great food, set in maybe one of the prettiest villages in the Wolds. And a magnificent dog walk with a view over to Lincoln cathedral on a clear day.
A very dog-friendly relaxed dining pub that looks totally different inside from the very low key exterior.
Dog-friendly dining pub on the village green, and overlooked by an enormous village church.
A priory once stood where the dog-friendly pub is now, on the highest ground around. A generous waterside terrace overlooks the broad.
A very safe walk for dogs that starts straight from the car park, and in the village you'll find two dog-friendly pubs. Our pup loved this walk and found happy spaniels to chase around with.
Dog walk and swimming. And then you can take refreshment at a comfortable and well organised dining pub with a large garden and good food.
A good dog-friendly pub that's worth stopping at, and a walk over fields to the bump of a country castle built by the Normans in the 1300s or so.
An easy to find dog-friendly pub and easy dog walk between St Neots and Cambridge.
Stunning views from the terrace of this popular and dog-friendly cafe inside the country park.
Easy to find traditional and dog-friendly pub on the A30 near Shaftesbury.
A fantastic pub with a great reputation for its food and really convenient for a lovely woodland dog walk.
Nice that the dog-friendly pub here serves coffee in the mornings, and there's a pleasant relaxing feel to the whole village. Good for a journey break and stress-free dog walk.
A traditional pub, opened up and extended and now with a restful almost Scandinavian feel. It's much larger than you'd guess from the outside.
Quaint village pub with hospitable staff (and local customers). In winter there's a massive fire to keep you toasty warm, and in summer the beer garden swings into action.
A traditional thatched inn with a lovely atmosphere of warmth and comfort as soon as you enter.
Another mind-meltingly ancient pub, this one has been trading since 1430. And it's a treasure. You've probably seen it on TV already!
A dog walk over fields and a dog-friendly pub with a welcome blazing fire in cold weather. And a garden that's probably pretty in the summer.
A chance to follow the footsteps of Hazel and Fiver over the White Hill. This is Watership Down country and dogs hopefully won't be chasing rabbits.
A little village near Lyndhurst makes for a great stop with the dog off the A35.
Big-hearted 17th century pub with loads of parking and a welcome to match. The scatter cushions and kilims give the spotless interior a faintly bohemian touch.
Totally brilliant old-school pub where the owner and customers are fabulously dog-friendly and have a fantastic track record of raising funds for the Canine Partners charity.
Welcoming and dog-friendly inn on the Surrey/Sussex border and easy to find from the A29. There's loads of atmosphere, parts of the building are 15th century.
Wonderful combo of dog-friendly inn and its own grounds where dogs can enjoy a happy sniff. A really good place to stop if you have dogs and kids with you.
Old-world timbered pub near a stream that's lovely for dog splashing. Great for a short stop off the A3
A 15th century dog-friendly freehouse now giving motorists a very modern coaching inn experience. Good for families. Close to the A3.
Dogs will beg you to take a break at this pretty dog-friendly pub, surrounded by fabulous dog walks. Just brilliant, and not too far from the A6.
Lovely pub with a dog walk, close to the M1 and also the A5 but you'd never guess this wasn't deep countryside. Family friendly and dog-friendly.
A dog walk off the beaten track with big, big views, and a dog-friendly pub with B&B. More than just a doggiestop off the A37 and a hard place to leave when the sun's shining.
A dog-friendly treasure of a pub, surrounded by dog walks. Once a hidden haunt for smugglers this 15th century inn is definitely worth a visit.
Fabulous place to stop with dogs, kids, granny or on your own. The dog walk is right from the car park and the atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly.
The dog walk starts near what seems to be a Rapunzel tower. Kids of all ages can climb up the narrow stairs and get a lovely view of the river.
A 17th century coaching inn that's had new life and creativity breathed into it by a talented restaurant team. It's a fine and dog-friendly place to take a driving break.
A walk with the dog along timeless stone-walled tracks, through fields rich in wild-flowers and the gentle hum of busy insects.
Posh and proud of it, a country inn with immense style. And close to a delightful dog walk. Dogs are welcome, or in their own words: "We welcome dogs as long as they don't eat our bantums!"
Dog-friendly pub within easy reach of popular woodland trails.
Very laid-back establishment on the banks of the river. Dogs are welcome and the outside seating overlooking the water is fabulous.
Rural village pub with banter at the bar, and generous portions. Friendly, relaxed and there's an enormous beer garden. Popular with walkers and cyclists. Really good beer.
The Crown's very welcoming, and ideal for a stop no matter what time of day it may be. Dogs are welcome in the first bar, where you are able to have restaurant menu choices too.
A very good doggie pitstop just off the A496. And worth a much longer explore if you're staying in the area.
This is a pub with a fantastically long history, starting even before the famous Battle of Edgehill which took place just over the next hill.
Dog friendly bar. Food served all day. Lovely open space outside, and just near to the village recreation ground, to let the dogs stretch their legs, which is accessed via the camp site.
Country pub with a strong emphasis on stylish dining. Rosettes have been awarded, and they're also dog-friendly.
Dog-friendly country inn with a choice of excellent dog walks nearby. Quite close to the popular tourist village of Alnwick, and very easy to find from the A1.
A young and enthusiastic team at the dog-friendly pub, and plenty of sailing activity going on. It's a fun place to take a stroll with the dog.
You'll find a warm welcome for dogs (and their people) in this unpretentious village gem. They offer a doggie menu, and pretty much everything you'd want to find for a holiday meal.
A hidden gem of a dog-friendly country pub that we'll certainly be coming back to. Expect a warm welcome from the owners, and a short no-fuss dog walk from the door.
A light and bright dog-friendly pub with family appeal and you're welcome for a coffee, snack or a meal.
If you have never been to Lacock before, you may be surprised by how much you recognise. It has been the location for a number of TV series including Pride and Prejudice, Cranford and Downton Abbey.
Dog-friendly inn with dog walks from the door, and a handy place to take a driving break on the A66 near Cockermouth.
Enjoy the rural delights of the Wiltshire / Gloucestershire border at this lovely pub where walkers, dogs and horses are made very welcome. The walk is easy to find and is wonderfully quiet and flat.
Lots of good things to be said for taking a break from the A4 in this village. The walk is an ideal and safe dog run, and the pub is a clever combo of cafe and dining pub.
This is such a charming village, and once home to Kenneth Grahame - author of Ratty and Mole in Wind in the Willows. The dog walk is simple and pleasant and there's a dog-friendly pub too.
A really comfortable pub that has been here for the last 400 years or so. The garden is a particular delight.
A quiet little village, with a friendly pub and pleasant short dog walk.
An inn with a large car park, easy to spot from the main road and well placed for a break on your journey. As travellers have been doing for centuries.
One of Jem's favourite doggiestops and it's lovely for dog swimming, a short walkies, and really excellent home-made cakes. The operational steam railway will thrill everyone, and it smells divine!
You'll find this dog-friendly pub in the shadow of the Malvern Hills, which adds quite a bit to the atmosphere. A dog walk from the door, plus B&B rooms and camping makes this one to add to the list.
Slightly under the radar dining pub, with dog-friendly rooms and a lovely snug where dogs are welcome to join you. The menu is innovative and grounded in local produce.
An old coaching inn with an open-hearted welcome for kids, dogs and newcomers. And roaring fires in winter. It's a 'Walkers Welcome' village and the paths are well marked.
Dog-friendly village pub dating from the 14th century and still in touch with its history with antique farm implements at the front, and with menu and service to suit modern folk.
Dog-friendly 17th century inn with dog walks from the car park. Handy for the A31 and also close to Winchester.
The pub is the main attraction here. It is in an old converted mill on the banks of the River Loddon. The dog walk is short but full of history.
A rural hideaway, well worth exploring and maybe even tarrying longer than just a doggiestop. The dog-friendly accommodation looked spotlessly clean and very comfortable indeed.
Woodland dog walk from the village which is perfect for dogs. Dog-friendly country pub with a well-tended and pretty garden in summer, and blazing log fires in cooler months.
A small town surrounded by dog walks and a lovely spot for a doggiestop close to the A27. For refreshments you have the choice of three astonishingly historic inns, and a cafe.
Quiet and relaxed country pub, it's probably got the perfect mix between a pubby pub and a dining pub. It's dog-friendly in the bar and the dog walk is an easy one to follow. Good for families.
Canal-side dog-friendly pub with a waterside dog walk starting from the door.
Rural chic dog-friendly dining pub and hotel with paths and tracks all around. It's as poochie-pawfect as you'll find!
Tudor, the real deal, dog-friendly pub just inside the city walls. There's a link to the Beatles here as John Lennon's grandmother was born in the building.