Olde worlde pub with B&B and dog walk, Devon
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.
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.
Woodland full of doggie delight and a great place to walk the dog and enjoy the peace and quiet.
You need some determination to reach this dog-friendly heritage village in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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.
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.
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.
An open air museum perched on the top of a ridge, and overlooking the site of a famous battle. This is great for making some Horrible History very real for kids, and adults too.
A very good doggie pitstop just off the A496. And worth a much longer explore if you're staying in the area.
If you're looking for sheepfree walks in Wales, then the Forestry Commission can usually be relied on to provide one. Perfect for dogs. Perfect for people too.
What a hospitable town this is! As well as the friendliest Tourist Information office in the UK, you'll find a 76 acre park for dog-walking almost in the town centre, a High Street with cafes and...
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.
A truly wonderful watery walk with the dog and even in high summer visitors are few. We loved it here and the pup was so excited to play in the water for nearly all the walk.
Why not take a break for some fresh air and a walk through one of the iconic battle sites of English history? This is 1066 when King Harold took on Harald Hardrada and won here, but then had to dash...
Country pub with a strong emphasis on stylish dining. Rosettes have been awarded, and they're also dog-friendly.
On the rainswept day we were here it was hard to imagine Roman soldiers getting excited about Mithraic rituals here, let alone bull sacrifices and pagan fun.
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 slightly odd mix of old lime kilns and a modern power station here. But dogs will adore the space at low tide and the parking is easy. It's really close to the A1 and easy to find.
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.
Easy-going walk on a multi-user path with no stiles or cows to worry about. There's a real ale pub near the car park
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.
Easy roadside parking close to the water and the chance for a longer dog walk if you want. Really lovely walking spot and rarely crowded. Also a popular wild swimming place.
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.
Dogs delight of a walk on the fringes of the New Forest, and close to Wimborne Minster. A lovely stop for a run and a relaxed and happy pooch for the rest of your trip.
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.
Good place for a family and dog stop, and good value if you're an English Heritage member. Otherwise it can be pricey for what it is.
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.
A couple of dog walks to choose from, and the chance to spot some woodland wildlife.
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.
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
If it is fresh sea air that you are after, then this is a place to visit. Stretch your legs as you enjoy the view over Southampton Water.
Pleasant place for more than a dog walk, especially if you're travelling with a young family.
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.
This is the pub that the Prancing Pony in Lord of the Rings is said to be based on. Apparently it was a regular stopping point for Tolkien on his commute between Oxford and Birmingham.
A comfortable and welcoming village pub with a great dog walk from the door, and good food if you're hungry.
Village pub that's a popular focus in the centre of the village. Traditional pub meals served, and dogs are welcome in the bar and garden.
A nature reserve within easy reach of the A11 - and it's a great place to experience the local nature up close. We love coming here because it smells and looks so different from the Midlands.
Forestry Commission sort of dog walk in an enormous forest - dark, damp and delightful.
The ruined castle at is perfectly placed if you want to combine a visit there with shopping in the town without a huge amount of organisation. Our dogs adore the sniffing here.
A 2-mile dog walk and then refreshments and facilities in a traditional 17th century coaching inn, steeped in history and very dog-friendly. Not too far from the M6.
A lovely varied dog walk off the A14, combining lush woodland with the estuary of the River Orwell. Totally perfect for dogs.
A bracing seafront dog walk awaits you here, on a deserted strip of coastland cut off from the town of Havant by a bypass and now almost completely given over to dog-walkers.
A truly enormous forest with 11,000 hectares for outdoor enthusiasts. People come here for the mountain biking, bird watching, and hiking.
Busy seaside resort with loads of fish and chip shops, and everything you need for a traditional bucket 'n spade holiday - including lettered rock.
Avoid this one in peak tourist season, but definitely try for a stop here at quieter times of the year. The town has plenty of dog-friendly shops and a surprisingly large park just behind the centre.
A gentle waterside walk with the dog, with a friendly cafe and relaxed atmosphere.
Pretty little pub by a stream, and a dog walk from the door. It's not far from Hexham and well worth a visit.
Riverside dog-friendly pub within easy reach of the A69. The dog walk is a delight in dry weather and our pup loves a river swim here.
A riverside dog walk from an 18th century coaching inn with a doggie swimming spot and woodland.