Lake District dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Cumbria
Wonderfully situated dog-friendly pub with a very good dog walk from the door. And it's one without sheep or cows which is a definite bonus.
Wonderfully situated dog-friendly pub with a very good dog walk from the door. And it's one without sheep or cows which is a definite bonus.
This is a fine old pub with real character in a quiet corner of rural Berkshire between Reading and Maidenhead.
A good dog walk from a smartened up country pub where children and dogs are welcome. It's a tad over 5 miles from the A10 and a good destination pub for weekend dog walkies and leisurely eating.
Charming dog walk to an old mill over Dorset countryside, and a dog-friendly village pub with a garden for refreshments. And it's just as nice without a dog!
An easy walk by a reservoir and with very direct parking from the A616
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.
Really welcoming, slightly old-school and very comfortable dog-friendly pub and hotel in the Wye Valley. Jem and I were charmed!
Enjoy a dog walk with big views, and a tasty home-cooked lunch or snack in the traditional village pub. Clearly the beating heart of the village.
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.
A homely and welcoming pub, and on the day we were here it was lovely to see a cockerpoo puppy starting his life with pub socialisation skills.
Country inn with a strong local following for food. A short and accessible dog walk all on a hard surface.
Dog-friendly pub with access to dog walks as long as you like on the South Downs Way and some totally unbeatable views. After a bit of a climb.
Unpretentious village pub with a generous welcome for walkers, families and dogs.
A dog-friendly pub that's steeped in history, since the 16th century, and now gives thoroughly modern service. Coaches would once have stopped here going to and from London.
Prettiest of the several pubs in this large village, and with a dog walk straight from the door. The pub is a delight, and a very relaxed and comfortable space.
Small homely pub where dogs are welcome, and good value meals are on offer. The inside can't be guessed from the outside, especially the parlour with piano and Edwardian sheet music.
Jem loved the dog walk here, along a route called the Milky Way. It's fine Hampshire countryside and pure delight for a doggiestop.
If you get the chance, this is one to check out.
Much more than a walkies stop for the dog, this is full-on doggie delight with a dog-friendly pub too. Country pub of the year in the Good Pub Guide 2021
Rural small pub with a peaceful feel and a very pleasant beer garden. A good summer stop just a few miles from the A35 near Dorchester.
Relaxed and very dog-friendly 17th century inn with loads of character. And gnomes hiding in the garden.
Make a doggiestop in a 17th inn featured in Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles? Add in a dog walk to a stunning 17th century manor house, and this journey break off the A37 is a winner.
A welcoming dog-friendly pub, close to several good dog walks.
Expect a friendly welcome at this small pub in a village renowned for its Treacle Mine. The pub is popular with walkers (including Elmo in the picture here).
A village with a massive bow-wow-wow factor as you enter.
As well as a handy stopping point for a dog walk and refreshments on your journey, this is a good place for weekend walkies if you live near Milton Keynes. Highly-praised summer beer garden.
So much more than a pitstop for drivers and dogs. This pretty village is full of quaint charm and the 16th century village pub is a delight. The walk takes you into a different world.
A dog-friendly pub that's perfectly placed between the start of several great dog walks.
A characterful rural and dog-friendly inn that once refreshed packhorse drovers as they freighted local produce through the dales. Look out for the restored pump and horse troughs opposite the pub.
A 15th century pub tucked under Windgather Rocks. That's over 500 years of traveller hospitality, which sounds amazing.
A fabulous little pub in the Shropshire Hills and a wonderful place to explore the rolling borderland countryside.
Country pub that's an ideal starting point for a dog walk, or just a relaxed meal in the large garden. Less than 5 miles from Junction 15 or 16.
Dog-friendly 17th century coaching inn in the heart of the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, near the spectacular Aysgarth falls and dog walks.
The bustling village is always a joy to visit, and the coastal path gives an almost panoramic view from the little peninsula.
Lynford Arboretum is a dog walkers haven, featuring free parking and many different routes, including a coffee stand which had water bowls and dog treats.
A small route around some water on the right side of the road, if you cross the road there is a woodland path, the woodland walk is a dead end with a bench at the end.
A popular place to take a break on the A83, with a snack van doing brisk business. The views are tremendous on a fine day.
A good family stop near Stockton-on-Tees with really interesting living history activities, adventure playground and fun stuff for kids (school holidays only) and plenty of walking along part of a...
If you're driving north from Harrogate don't miss out on the chance to look at this absolutely unique village.
Truly in the heart of Suffolk, this village boasts a very friendly pub. If you are here at Easter you may witness the Race of the Boggmen which will amuse the kids and bemuse the dog.
Come here on a clear day to make the most of the totally stunning views over the fells. If you're looking for a feeling of space and nature, this will be perfect.
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.
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.
We loved it here. First up, the beach is enormous and a regular nursery for seal pups in Spring.
Harbourfront pub where you can get a good meal and take the dog too. Easy access to the beach and coast path for dog walks.
Pleasant countryside pub with B&B and dog walk just off the A350 on the way to Shaftesbury.
A wonderful combination of a great dog walk and very friendly pub. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy time with your four-legged friend.
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.
Friendly village local that makes a good family and dog break on your journey, and a very easy to follow dog walk too.
Quiet, small town with a few useful shops and two dog-friendly pubs. It's a lovely place for a driving break and the dog walk is an easy route to an ancient monument.
A stunning piece of ancient history, as well as a great place for a dog walk not far from the A350. Perfect for families, dogs, history enthusiasts and anyone who loves a good view.
Very good for an emergency dog or child pitstop near Cirencester
A very dog-friendly part of a much larger park complex, and handy for a doggie leg-stretch if you're driving on the Fosse Way. The path gets very muddy in wet weather - as you can see from the photos!
Lovely dog walk on safe bridle paths, and close to the A354. The pub was closed for its own holidays when we stopped by so it's a bit of an unknown.
Calm and relaxing woodland for a dog walk. Ideal to take a break on a long journey and breath in some good tree energy.
Traditional country pub with carpets and shiny horse brasses around the chimney. An easy dog walk with no stiles.
Very convenient dog-friendly inn just off the A470 near Brecon. Dog-friendly rooms available too.
Busy pub right on the banks of the river, and it's extremely popular. Not a great choice if you're in a rush, but ideal outside the main eating service hours.
A dog-friendly pub, literally in the middle of nowhere, and a complete delight. A hidden gem, apart from the lots of people who have already found it.
A pub that has a really exciting location overlooking the sea. It is a great place to fill your lungs with fresh sea air, enjoy a meal and take the dog for a walk.
A rustic-style inn with a large and attractive garden, and a welcome for dogs in part of the bar and the garden. Also close to the A23.
Jem and I arrived here after getting a soaking on the walk, and loved the warmth and a comforting cup of coffee. Well, dog biscuits for Jem obviously.
Dog-friendly pub perched at the tight end of the Chichester estuary. Busy in summer and perfect in winter.
Historic little town where drovers once led their flocks along the river valley, and later on it was an important coaching inn stop for London traffic.
The dog walk here is fairly short but there is enough going on for dogs to enjoy. Close to the M3, this is a splendid old pub and dog walk where dogs are warmly welcomed in the bar.
Not so easy to find the dog-friendly pub here, despite the signs. Once you get there all's forgiven.
A lovely North Downs dog walk on the Berkshire and Hampshire border. The pub is really dog-friendly so everyone is sure of a warm welcome.
Pretty and quiet village in the Ouse valley, close to the A23 for a doggiestop. The pub is small and intimate, with fine food and cheerful service.
A thatched and pretty Dorset country dining pub. Dog-friendly and a welcoming atmosphere.
The pub is a cheerful explosion of colour, and it's a comfy and relaxed place to stop for a bite of lunch and stroll with the pooch.
Well-placed inn on the Sherbourne Road, with easy parking and a popular woodland dog walk.
Dog-friendly inn in the centre of town, and just a few minutes away from an easy dog walk beside the canal.
A barn, converted to become a modern coaching inn and within easy reach of good long dog walks. Dogs, walkers and drivers are made welcome and there's a blazing log fire in winter.
What a find. A livestock and stile free circular dog walk, dog-friendly pub with great food, and a camping meadow for summer weekends.
Remote and very rural dog walk from a dog-friendly pub on Romney Marshes.
A popular and dog-friendly pub, bursting at the seams with eager diners on the day we were here. The food smelled delicious.
Top-notch contemporary cooking, and Awards have been earned here. So not exactly a drop-in and dog walk on a long journey.
The dog walks in this small village in Wensleydale start from the pub where James Herriott spent his honeymoon in 1941. That's so romantic!
Allow yourself time to enjoy a visit to this extraordinary 13th century pub, and the waterfall next door. Absolute time travel and everywhere is dog-friendly.
Lovely dog walk over the Berkshire chalk downs. It's a safe and a comfortable spot to explore away from the crowds.
Dog-friendly inn with B&B in the pretty Thames town of Cricklade. On the A419 and a good base if you're exploring the area.
Waterside dog walk and then if you're there at the right time a charming and friendly pub tucked away in the Vale of the White Horse.
A choice of dog walks, a dog and child-friendly village pub and a riverside heritage village that escapes the twee-ness of many of these Midsomer Murders locations.
A popular, traditional pub that has been run by the same family for over 250 years! You will find it opposite a fine structure over the village well.
Rural pub with tasty food, and a lovely dog walk. On a sunny day you won't do better than this.
Brownshill Green is right on the edge of Coventry, and the walk here takes you past one of the City markers! The pub has a pleasant beer garden away from the road, and dogs are OK in the bar area too.
Popular riverside destination for sunny afternoons, and weddings. Ideal for a driving pause to enjoy the river views.
A proper pubby pub with great value food, a friendly landlord, dog-friendly and a genuine welcome for all. People talk to each other here - no muzak.
This is a peaceful spot in the Clywedog Valley with plenty of woods and grass to run through, as well as a disused railway track to walk along.
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.
This easy-to-find park is a popular local dog walking place, and it's nice to watch the bobbing sails of dinghies on the way around the lake. There's also a cafe, and an adventure playground for kids.
We had high hopes for a dog swim in the loch here, but access wasn't easy so we had a fine cup of coffee in the cafe and aimed elsewhere for the walkies.
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.
Relaxed family park with loads of space for dogs and kids to let off steam. You can either take your own picnic or grab a coffee from the cafe.
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.
Hailed as one of the prettiest villages in the North, the dog-friendly hotel here has pride of place.
Really interesting slice of local heritage, as well as a very decent dog walk with surfaced paths and useful info boards.
A country park with a variety of walks starting from the car park. One is an easy walk on flat terrain and suitable for the less mobile.
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.