Dog-friendly pub near the M56, Cheshire
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.
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.
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.
Medieval town on the pretty River Windrush. It's a popular tourist destination and you'll find several dog-friendly shops, pubs and water bowls outside shops and cafes for hot dogs.
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 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.
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.
A friendly and welcoming country-style inn on the outskirts of the town, and within easy reach of a dog walk.
Just the place for some spiritual refreshment, an excellent farm shop and a stroll around the ancient village is a delight. Dogs are generally welcomed, although not in the churches.
A dog-friendly hotel with a dog walk close to an iconic windmill.
Such a traditional setting, a dog-friendly pub over-looking the green and a village of pretty cottages. Better for less energetic dogs as the walk is on-lead.
You won't want to miss this one! A Georgian red brick, ivy-coated inn standing proud and posh in the middle of nowhere.
A very handy place for a stop near the A1 and the A14 to give the dog a run and get refreshments at a family and dog-friendly historic inn.
A pleasant suburban dog-friendly pub with very easy access to woodland dog walks. Very convenient for the A12 or the M25.
Lovely old 16th century pub with real ales and food for the hungry. Expect a warm and friendly welcome.
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!
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.
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.
Dog-friendly pub very close to the A3M Junction 2 near Horndean. It's a 17th century coaching inn and a much better option than a motorway services, and just as easy to reach.
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.
Thoroughly old-school pub with a quirky sense of decor and a really welcoming feel. It's a family-run pub, with a large kitchen and passionate approach to their food.
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.
Dog-friendly pub and close to dog happiness with some pawfect forest walks.
Popular riverside destination for sunny afternoons, and weddings. Ideal for a driving pause to enjoy the river views.
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.
Dog-friendly 17th century coaching inn in the heart of the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, near the spectacular Aysgarth falls and dog walks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Right on the A30 this is an easy dog-friendly pub to find, and no time wasted on country lanes.
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.
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.
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.
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.