A29W Forest walk and a dog-friendly pub, West Sussex
On the westbound side of the A29 you'll find this dog-friendly inn with access to hours of forest dog walks.
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.
Family-run country pub with a relaxed and friendly atmos and really good pies. Just off the A32 and with a safe off-lead dog walk.
Pawfect combo of dog-friendly pub with a pawtastic walk right from the car park. And it's very handy for a break from the A31 too.
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.
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 modern Chilterns pub that sits on the routes of three footpaths, so perfectly placed for a dog walk.
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.
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.
Often overshadowed by its more well-known neighbour, Ilkley, the town of Otley is worth a visit and is handily placed for Leeds pooches getting out of town.
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 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.
Easy to find traditional and dog-friendly pub on the A30 near Shaftesbury.
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.
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.
A sleepy village with a dog-friendly pub, village stores and a dog walk. Within easy reach of the A28.
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!"
As soon as you enter the cafe the aroma of freshly baked loaves and cakes is just so wonderful! They do lunch and savoury too, but that first blast of comfort food is a total winner.
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.
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 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.
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.
Stunning views from the terrace of this popular and dog-friendly cafe inside the country park.
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 fantastic pub with a great reputation for its food and really convenient for a lovely woodland dog walk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dog-friendly pub close to the M56, and with a relaxing garden for summer doggiestops. You'd never know the motorway is just a few miles away.
A stile-free dog walk and a very friendly inn with dog-friendly B&B rooms, just off the Salisbury road.
Dog-friendly pub with a pleasant informal beer garden for the summer. Good for families with a playground and rec field just along the road.
Dog-friendly Kentish pub, well off the beaten track and worth exploring.
Interesting walk with the dog through a marshland nature reserve, and a very welcoming pub for post-walkies refreshments.
A dog-friendly and welcoming village inn surrounded by good dog walking routes makes an ideal spot to take a break near the M20 Junction 9.
A choice of dog walks with riverside paths and varied countryside. Sensational views from the terrace of the quirky, stylishly rustic dog-friendly pub.
A family run local pub where dogs are made very welcome indeed. The regulars even have their doggie portraits framed and on the wall.
Wow - this dog-friendly pub is really, really historic and the dog walk pases all sorts of interesting features. Well worth an explore and close to the A28 near Canterbury
This is one for the rail enthusiasts, as well as the dog. It's a good long walk for pretty much as long as you can manage. And the pub has some interesting old photographs of steaming trains.
At first glance this is just another small village with a pub. But as soon as you start to walk around with the dog, it's clear that there are some marvellous moments to be had here.
A handy doggiestop for when you need a few shops, somewhere to eat and an easy off-lead walk for lively dogs. About 2 miles from the M1 Jct 13.
Picture-perfect English village where you can enjoy a lemonade on the village green, and an easy walk with the dog from the door. Absolutely gorgeous.
Absolutely perfect English picture-postcard village. The dog-friendly pub sits on the enormous village green, complete with village cricket pavilion and pitches.
Welcoming village pub in the Peak District national park with some lovely dog walks nearby.