A340 dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Basingstoke, Hampshire
If you want a really delightful little rural pub with an amazing dog walk, then check this out.
If you want a really delightful little rural pub with an amazing dog walk, then check this out.
A country pub with a dog walk on the doorstep. We visited before they were featured in the national press and started to win awards.
Smart and dog-friendly country pub that's close to the start of a lovely dog walk in the Blackwater Valley.
A really pretty and dog-friendly pub that matches the charm of the village here. Nearby there are loads of paths to walk the dog along and the route we chose was a beauty.
Cheerful traditional local with a dog walk starting pretty much from the car park.
Opened-up old pub with beams, and a fine welcome for dogs and kids. Close to the A6 although you'd never guess it.
Small village with a long history and enjoyable dog walk. The family-run pub offers superior dining.
Always nice to take a doggiestop in a pretty small town with a dog-friendly pub, easy parking and some interesting independent shops. Well worth exploring.
A chance to step out with the dog and enjoy a glorious part of Yorkshire. The dog-friendly pub was made famous as the original 'Woolpack' in Emmerdale.
Lovely picnic table by the side of a little stream, and then a sheep-free walk with the dog up onto the moors. Don't forget to take your picnic.
A lovely old-fashioned sort of pub where walkers and dogs are made really welcome. There's a choice of dog walks and the longer walk is perfect for a Sunday morning stroll before a roast.
Dogs are welcome in the bar at this historic coaching inn, and you'll find cosy corners and log fires to get settled in for a coffee or meal.
Welcoming and dog-friendly village inn, with really comfortable seating - whether inside or out. The village itself is worth an explore, and a circular walk starts from the door.
I'd describe this as a 'new rural' pub. The bar is a bar, where people talk to each other and dogs are welcome; and the food is worth a drive for.
Dog-friendly pub within easy reach of Tittesworth reservoir. Totally ideal for tiring out the dogs (or kids) before refreshments. The pub focus is on local ales and fresh food.
Big and relaxed canal-side pub that's popular with dog-walkers, boaters, cyclists, families and friendly folk generally.
We came here on a wet, windy day after a morning where just about everything went wrong. So I was totally charmed by the welcome here.
If you're looking for an authentic local pub this could be it. Traditional cob walls, low ceilings and a blazing log fire - together with over 400 years of refreshing the community.
Friendly and relaxed dog-friendly pub in a village where many visitors probably arrive on foot. The long-distance 'Coleridge Way' goes past the door, and it's a lovely place to sit in the sunshine.
A smashing little pub in a lovely Exmoor village. Walkers and dogs are warmly welcomed, and there are lots of great walks nearby.
An attractive park that's a good place to stop for a break not just for the dog, but also for passengers of all ages.
Perfect place for a dog walk - as long as your pooch isn't bothered by the whine of low-flying aircraft from the nearby Bristol airport.
Atmospheric ruin that's a great place for a picnic and dog walk on a fine day.
This tiny village, with one small cafe and an imposing church, lies on a section of the Santiago de Compostela long distance pilgrim's route.
A glorious moment for the dogs and drivers to get the legs moving in this near deserted forest, with a well-signed path and every opportunity for a good off-lead scamper under the trees.
Enormous beach - long, sandy and without a dog restriction in sight!
Remote and slightly spooky dog walk next to the satellite tracking dishes.
This extensive country park manages to satisfy the needs of a multitude of users with no sense of Big Brother control.
Village pub with reasonably priced, slightly retro pub food (chicken in basket) and dog-friendly in the bar and outside in the large garden.
Very relaxed and friendly little town, dominated by the ruins of an abbey. If you're in a campervan, there's a really nice camping set up by the lake.
This is a great walk for dogs and drivers, despite the sad memorial for some forty hop-pickers who were drowned in the 1850s when their wooden cart overturned and they were flung into the fast-flowing...
A picturesque combo of dog walk, dog-friendly cafe and bistro and a lot of local history connected with both a canal and historic events from long before the Victorians.
We were charmed by this dog-friendly and inclusive museum and cafe. It's surrounded by a number of walks and heritage trail.
We were expecting a castle with turrets here, so a home of stately proportions came as a big surprise.
Oh my goodness, this is the hidden gem of hidden gems.
Fully accessible cafe and small park in the centre of a small village with strong links to the Pendle witches. Longer dog walks are also possible, and there are two dog-friendly pubs as well.
Outstanding traditional country hotel with quite formal service and a wonderfully warm welcome. Dog-friendly accommodation here too. Very much a place for delightful weekends away, and celebrations.
A pub with a spectacular view from the terrace, and a beacon too. Locally popular for its food, and a fine dog walk from the door.
We loved this tiny slice of canalside history, with an easy and interesting walk with the dog plus a visit to a well-stocked emporium of canal memorabilia, books, doggie ice-cream and craft supplies.
A welcoming Georgian inn where dogs are made comfortable in the bar. The village is not at all far from the A515 but it feels as if you've landed in a previous century here.
An imposing house and gardens, and what's really nice about it is the informal and relaxed atmosphere created by visitors playing games, having a picnic and generally having a brilliant time on the...
A cool spacious historic coaching inn with 800 year old claims of a connection to King John. Wow! Lovely welcoming feel to the place and the garden is quite a suntrap.
We love finding a dog-friendly traditional village inn with modern comforts and good food. And this gorgeous village has plenty to offer its visitors.
A pretty and welcoming dog-friendly cafe with a fabulous walk from the door in one direction, and a doggie swimming spot in the river in the other. Perfect family stop, and B&B accommodation too.
Pawfect picnic spot with a choice of secluded picnic tables, benches and a wonderful dog walk and splash in the river.
An easy linear walk for the dog, and a dog-friendly country pub for refreshments too.
Easy walking in the forest, and a great spot for a picnic too. Ideal family stop and plenty of parking.
Right at the upper reach of the River Bure, this is a pleasant spot to either picnic on the village green or visit the dog-friendly village pub nearby.
Much more than just a dog walk from a great riverside pub. You'll also find a village shop, gorgeous hand-made chocolates and a cracking good breakfast.
Traditional and dog-friendly country pub with flagged floors. Easy to spot from the road and a very handy place for a break.
Traditional dog-friendly destination food pub with a short walk for the dog on the Green.
A dog walk that's as long, or short, as you like and a dog-friendly pub for refreshments and parking.
Another incredible dog walk around the atmospheric marshes of a nature reserve. There are no marshes like this where I live and the walk here feels like a different country.
A wonderfully welcoming inn with dog-friendly rooms within easy striking distance of long dog walks on Hadrians Wall.
Traditional Norfolk Broads pub where dogs and kids are welcome, and they do smashing cream teas too.
The riverside location, warm welcome and fine selection of cask ales make this traditional village pub, a great destination.
Dog-friendly pub in the heart of a very pretty village. Dogs are warmly welcomed and there is a pleasant little walk to enjoy too. Try not to enjoy the pub's own craft beer too much.
Dog-friendly coaching inn where you and the dog can take a break from Ermine Street (A603) and get a coffee in a village where the Romans used to stop to refill their water bottles.
A gem of dog-friendly village pubs, with a big open garden, great food, and surrounded by fantastic dog walks. Definitely worth a short detour to get here, it's just under 5 miles from the A14.
A relaxing short circular dog walk, and a family-run pub with its own micro-brewery in the pretty Vale of Taunton. If you happen to be heading this way it's definitely worth a stop.
Easy to spot and dog-friendly pub on the A39 not far from Minehead. Plenty of parking and an easy dog walk from the door, either on a green lane or down to the beach.
This is an easy place to get the dog into the water for a cooling dip in fresh water. It's also popular with wild swimmers.
Dogs are allowed all year on this large sandy beach. And there's a cracking walk for tail-waggers too.
An 18th century inn close to the original tollhouse for Canterbury on the Dover Road. Dogs can be sure of a warm welcome here.
Lovely dog walking on hot days with plenty of shade from the trees.
Woodland where dogs can run free and have a great time under the trees. Nice for a usually people-free walk and interesting for family nature-spotting.
Beautiful countryside and open space which dogs will adore. The views looking over Cranborne Chase are a joy.
Close to the Somerset border, this is a beautiful 17th century pub and very convenient for a fine walk with the dog.
Relaxed village pub not too far from the A361 and Shepton Mallet if you fancy a pub meal and a walk with the dog.
A pub with a view, and what a good one. It overlooks the pretty Box Valley and is a lovely spot for a dog walk.
Everything a pub should be, with the added bonus of good food. Good for a pitstop on your journey, or a brilliant temporary local if you're staying nearby or in one of their dog-friendly rooms.
Breathtakingly pretty medieval city, and with several really nice dog-friendly cafes and family pubs. Touristy? Yes, and with good reason. Don't miss it if you need a break from the A39.
This is a thriving village on an island of high ground in the middle of the levels. It has a long history, going back as far as the Iron Age, and even today has an air of importance about it.
Family-run village dining pub with a welcoming atmosphere and highly enticing aroma of food.
Astonishingly old inn, closer in time to 1066 than the present day. Full of atmosphere and dog-friendly.
A popular local pub overlooking a cricket pitch and a great starting point for a dog walk.
Take time out from your journey into a pub that was built in the 1500s and a dog walk over rolling fields. On a sunny day this is a treasure.
Glorious walk with the dog on the Dorset Downs, with fantastic views. Luckily the walk starts at the top of the hill so no steep climbs involved here.
Popular pub with great food, and a warm welcome for all and dogs. Booking almost always essential in summer, even if you just call ahead on your way. And the walk is good too.
Lovely place for a dog walk, with well tended paths and signed trails. There are dog rules, and areas where dogs must be on lead.
Splendid moorland dog walk with panoramic views over to Kinder Scout and the Dark Peak. This is one of those bucket list walks, although here we're doing it the easy way. For the dogs, obviously.
A friendly and welcoming inn close to the M50 Junction 1, and Upton. Dogs are welcome in the pub and the walk is an easy route over fields.
Gentle woodland for canine romping and sniffing. Jem loved the soft leaves and moss on his paws.
We loved this walk, and the chance to walk alongside a vineyard made this feel more like the Champagne region than Godalming.
This is an amazing place to walk. There are so many paths that you could spend hours walking around. This should please dogs no end.
Another part of the Hurt woodlands where dogs can enjoy a very superior sniff and scamper.
A very easy but enjoyable walk in the grounds of a Georgian manor house. Plenty of places for dogs to have a good sniff and people to admire the glory of the North Downs.
Smart dining pub with a lovely vine-covered terrace that seems so Mediterranean when the sun shines. Bar menu available Monday to Saturday from noon.
The dog walk starts right from the pub and it's a gentle stroll along a canal towpath. The pub is also charming and a great place for a meal after a pleasant walk.
Dog walking on the Downs, and then refreshments at a family and dog-friendly pub with a relaxed atmosphere and pizzas on the menu.
The dog walk here is ideal for a doggie splash in hot weather, and it's popular with local dog walkers. Refreshments and facilities at the pub are good.
Close to Billingshurst, but miles away in atmosphere, is this dog-friendly country inn with a waterside dog walk and relaxing garden.
A real hideaway of a country pub with superb views in clear weather. Very rural and a total delight. Always call to check opening hours in winter. Watch out for the chickens...
Homely and dog-friendly pub, with an easy-going dog walk. It's within easy reach of the A29, and yet feels to be in the middle of nowhere. Fully accessible walk route on a hard-surface track.
Very dog friendly old coaching house in a bustling market town, ideal for the North Cotswolds and Shakespeare's Stratford.
This is a nice and easy dog walk to find from both the A272 and the A31. A doggiestop here has lots of interest for people and dogs and a dog-friendly inn too.
Timbered inn that's easy to spot from the road, and a really good woodland for dog walking. You do need to walk on the pavement by the road to get there for 5-6 minutes which is a pity.
If you're in the area and keen to see the 'end' of the island a potter around a lighthouse is always a delight. You'll find several historic lighthouses here at varying distances from the sea.
A shorter walk for the dogs here, and then a dog-friendly pub with a cosy feel.. Close to the M27 and easy to find.
Once a busy coaching stop, the three large inns in this small village must have been a hub for news, gossip and the latest fashions from London in the 1700s.