Henley on Thames dog walks and pubs, Oxfordshire
A choice of a riverside walks along the banks of the Thames with great views of the Chiltern Hills to enjoy. And more choice for refreshments with three dog-friendly pubs and a cafe too.
A choice of a riverside walks along the banks of the Thames with great views of the Chiltern Hills to enjoy. And more choice for refreshments with three dog-friendly pubs and a cafe too.
Family and dog-friendly walk and pub in Epping Forest close to M11 Junction 5. If a pub doesn't appeal, we've found a free car park close by and you can find picnic supplies in the town.
Hailed as one of the prettiest villages in the North, the dog-friendly hotel here has pride of place.
Dogs will enjoy their walkies here. If you have a taste for lonely, out-of-the-way places defined by an industrial landscape and grey swirling waters then this is a winner.
Thoroughly pleasant pub with a pretty garden and terrace, and it's very popular with local dog walkers. We stopped by for a morning coffee and found a very chatty and friendly coffee-house atmosphere.
A marvellous village with a castle, two dog-friendly pubs and best of all a fantastically atmospheric dog walk beside the river. Definitely worth a visit for a taste of Suffolk.
Within easy reach of the A12 this attractive thatched and dog-friendly inn makes a good place to take a break or simply meet up with friends.
Thriving little roadside pub where dogs are given a warm welcome. There's plenty of parking and easy access off the main road.
Wonderful combo of riverside dog walk, dog-friendly pub and the feeling you've taken a step out of the everyday world (in a good way!).
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.
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.
Close to the A12 for a driving break without faffing too much around to get there. And a straightforward dog walk over fields that's lovely on a dry day.
Amazing park with water all around, and those incredible big East coast skies and breezes. They've got 10 miles of footpaths for dog walking, and good facilities for families and disabled access.
We love this combo of dog-friendly pub and the chance to head up to a really atmospheric ancient hill fort with the dog.
An astonishingly old pedigree for the original building here, dating back to William the Conqueror which is quite hard to imagine.
A dog walk with plenty of fresh air above the tourist activities below. And a dog-friendly pub.
Very pleasant place to break a journey with the dog on the A39, and totally lovely for a weekend of simply getting away from it all with the dog in delightful surroundings.
Massively dog-friendly inn with wonderful food, B&B and amazing walks from the door. The hard part is leaving.
Welcoming dog-friendly pub with a very genuine approach.
A choice of dog walks here, one pretty strenuous and the other a lot more gentle. The old pub is welcoming and offers B&B rooms, and top class dog walks from the door.
Dog and family-friendly pub on the edge of Salisbury Plain. A choice of dog walks, both with massive views over the Plain and safely outside the military area.
Easy to spot dog-friendly coaching inn on the A350 near Warminster. It's a comfortable and welcoming establishment that's good for a meet up with friends, family as well as a driving break.
Welcoming dog-friendly pub in a small riverside town with quirky charm. The dog walk has big views on a clear day, and is downhill all the way back.
Love the name of this village - and dogs will enjoy the dog walk here with a dog-friendly pub for coffees or cold drinks. Very handy for a break from the A10.
A dog-friendly pub with purpose built accommodation. Handy for Luton airport.
Family and dog-friendly village pub with an easy to find off-lead dog walk very close by. Close to the A1 and the A10 near Stevenage.
The dog-friendly and famous pub from which Uncle Tom Cobbley and all set off to the fair. By the time you get there from the A30 the song starts to make sense (narrow lane alert).
Close to one of the prettiest riverside spots in the Cotswolds and a heavenly spot on a quiet day.
This is where William the Conqueror fought his battle and took the English throne. And Harald lost his eye and a kingdom. Since then the sea has receded so it's not as dramatic as you might expect.
We Love Dogs says the pub website. And there's a short dog walk on the doorstep to satisfy Fido. Add in a friendly welcome and some interesting menu choices, and this is one for the Favourites list.
Start your dog walk from a characterful country pub, with log fires in winter and a pretty garden area in summer, complete with a cascading brook. Very family friendly too.
Friendly and welcoming village inn with a dog walk from the door. The pub has a long history, really long - Chaucer could have dropped in for a glass of ale.
Small Sussex town with a thriving independent High Street, good dog walks and a dog-friendly pub.
Very dog-welcoming dining pub with outstanding views over the valley below, and a pretty garden in summer. Look out for the hound in residence peering through the windows, he's a real character!
The walk here is really easy and lovely for dogs.
This pretty pub can claim to be the oldest in the New Forest. It is small but cosy and dogs will enjoy relaxing here. The walk is not long but easy and gentle on the paws.
Very relaxing place to take a break and let the dog gather his thoughts before you reach the coast. Nothing worse than arriving at your holiday stay with a cross-legged pooch in tow!
Good stop for families on the A31, with play areas for kids and a nice doggie welcome for good dogs too.
Doggiestop on the A348, with an easy short walk for car-bound dogs. The pub looks as if it's sinking under the road, but they've put signs and flags out to make the entrance obvious.
Country pub with bags of character and charm. It's within a short drive of Bedgebury Forest and Bewl Water.
Popular dog-friendly pub with great food, and a couple of fields for a short doggie leg-stretch.
Small town with a number of pubs, shops and cafes and we've found a good dog walk well away from the tourist action.
Dog-friendly historic pub with walks from the door and country dining. It's a gorgeous setting in the foothills of the Downs, and very popular.
Dog-friendly fine dining in the bar with a thoroughly rural dog walk from the door. Very friendly and unstuffy atmosphere.
Good short walk for dogs in the woods, and a bright and friendly gastro-pub with menus to suit drivers on the go, and foodies wishing to linger.
A friendly rural pub just seconds off the Dorchester Road, and a very easy off-lead dog walk.
On the banks of the River Stour, dogs will love the walk here in hot weather. The community-owned pub is a gem, with its own wine label and a micro-brewery and a friendly welcome to all.
Popular, hoppy, dog-friendly 14th century pub that's full of atmosphere from centuries of welcoming travellers. Winner of the Good Pub Guide County dining pub.
Unpretentious and dog-friendly pub with a large recreation ground over the road where little dogs will be quite happy with a run.
Dog-friendly and welcoming 14th century village inn, with a dog walk. Nearby you'll find some fantastical and dog-friendly gardens open to the public on Wednesdays and Sundays.
A tiny village with dog-friendly pub where you can enjoy a walk over fields or strike out for a bustling canal tourist centre (and not have to pay the parking).
Canalside and dog-friendly pub with an electric charge point in the car park.
This is a really great pub in a friendly village. The pub is used as a starting point by a number of walking groups and there's plenty for Fido to enjoy.
If you can plan to take a driving break near Abingdon when the sun is shining, head for this friendly and historic pub and enjoy a fabulous walk by the river.
A quiet dog walk, and a dog-friendly pub in the village with fab food but not open every day.
A 16th century country pub right on the route of a fabulous walking path, close to the M40 and with a steam railway to admire too.
A tranquil hamlet to enjoy a quiet moment of mindfulness with the dog. On a summer's day this is pawfekt.
If you're stressed out from driving, a short leg stretch on an easy to navigate bridleway is just the answer. While the dog takes care of the sniffing, this is a relaxing spot to get some headspace.
An outstandingly pretty village where during the day the sounds are just of sheep bleating, and tall rushes bending and swaying in the river.
Utterly charming countryside inn with a perfect dog walk from the door. Well worth a small detour to find, and your dog will be delighted.
A canalside pub that would have been a stopping point for barges hauling limestone. Now it's a relaxed and friendly tavern where walkers and dogs and welcome.
If the tourist crowds are overflowing from Broadway, this is a marvellous dog-friendly country inn to escape to! At first glance it seems to be part of an executive development.
If you're a bit vague on where Northamptonshire is - this attractive pub and village will come as a lovely surprise. The area is basically the Cotswolds without the crowds.
Massively dog-friendly pub on the edge of Dartmoor. As warm a welcome as any dog could wish for.
A Grade 2 listed, dog-friendly coaching inn sounds perfect for a doggiestop. You'll find loads of atmosphere (a ghost too apparently), great food or just a coffee, and walks on the doorstep.
An award winning and dog-friendly pub, set in a quintessentially Suffolk village. Expect to see thatched cottages in abundance and an enormous church, with a gloriously crooked house next to it.
One of the very best garden tea rooms we've seen this year. The flowers are a delight and the cakes here are light and calorie-free.
Pooch-perfect place to take a break, with atmospheric castle ruins and a riverside dog walk plus a real ale pub within a few miles of its brewery.
Convenient dog-friendly pub near Stanstead airport and the A120, especially if you're waiting for a plane arrival and prefer to keep the dog with you as much as possible.
A forest walk with the dog in what was once the massive Forest of Essex. Medieval kings and aristos came here to hunt deer and hang out under the trees even on a school day.
A gentle stroll with the dog beside a river and over fields. The village and its pub are the stuff that tourism brochures are made of. Delightful.
What a sensational location this is. And it feels rather like taking the dog for a walk inside a Jane Austen novel. Could Mr Darcey be just around the corner?
Relaxed and friendly pub with a massive welcome for dogs. It's a short walk away from the main square and a lot less hectic. The town is the birthplace of Lord Nelson and worth a stroll around.
The view over the salt marsh from the terrace of this very dog-friendly pub is a bit of a jaw-dropper.
A short circular dog walk and a relaxed village pub with a popular outdoor space.
A popular dog-friendly pub in a great location on the banks of a river. And an easy dog walk from the door.
Relaxed walk and a friendly pubby sort of pub, with a strong local following. Dogs and kids are welcome.
This is a great pub with a lot of heritage dating back to the 17th century. The village is also delightful and the walk gives you views over towards Bath.
A traditional and dog-friendly pub with an easy dog walk from the door. Ideal for a stop near Carlisle.
A really comfy pub with a great local reputation for its food. Dogs are made to feel very welcome so there is lots to enjoy.
If you're visiting Bradford-on-Avon, this out-of-the-way rural and dog-friendly pub is good for easy parking, a dog walk from the car park and sensibly priced lunch or snacks. A practical choice.
A very dog welcoming pub in beautiful Berkshire countryside and a nice easy leg stretch for the dogs.
Such a pretty village, with traditional thatched houses and a treasure of a family-run inn that's at the centre of things. It just needs the sun to make everything sparkle!
Riverside country inn with tables next to the water. Totally perfect for kids and dogs to safely splash and cool down!
With a pub named after the lord of the manor this village is a lovely relic of days gone by. Dogs get a good welcome here.
This pub is in a lovely part of the countryside and the walk is easy to follow. It is a really pretty place to enjoy the scenery and some excellent food.
A circular dog walk and a welcoming village inn with extremely appetising food is worth exploring.
As well as great hospitality and a nice welcome for dogs, this is a pub with a long history. Like eight centuries of victualling the hungry and thirsty.
Good old traditional pub in two converted Victorian cottages. The warm welcome that dogs and people receive will make you want to stay rather than head out on the walk.
Dog-friendly village pub on the River Ems. Look out for the changing cartoons by a well-known chap on the blackboard.
An old coaching inn on an 'old' road isn't that unusual, but this one has a medieval pedestrianised bridge to go with it. Lovely. Don't mess with the geese, they have a powerful nip!
A woodland dog walk within seconds of the A27. On warm, sunny days the pub garden welcomes dogs.
Lovely out of the way village, with a fine dining pub and the chance to explore part of Charlton Forest with the dog.
Popular and dog-friendly pub that's as close to a modern-style coaching inn as you can get. Open long hours and we watched in astonishment as people and dogs just pawed in before 11 in the morning!
Fun dog walk in a swampy (in a good way) private wood and then a short drive back to a welcoming and dog-friendly pub.
A pub with real historic pedigree. It was used by Generals Montgomery and Eisenhower during the build up to D-Day in 1944. Now it welcomes dogs instead.
A friendly and relaxed black and white timbered pub in the Test Valley near Stockbridge.
Tiny village with an enormous village green, dog-friendly pub and some excellent walking.
Traditional thatched dog-friendly pub with a short dog walk immediately opposite.
A happy rural pub with camping in summer, and close to the A350.