Magical harbourside inn by the sea, Scotland
Pure escapism with the dog, and a fantastic view over the sea towards the Lake District. Quiet and unforgettable place. Do try the locally brewed beer, it's outstanding.
Pure escapism with the dog, and a fantastic view over the sea towards the Lake District. Quiet and unforgettable place. Do try the locally brewed beer, it's outstanding.
A short dog walk and a welcoming dog-friendly inn within easy reach of the M5 Junction 6. You'd never guess how close this rural village is to the motorway.
A perfectly placed pub for dog walks and a light airy atmosphere where families are welcome. If you've forgotten the words for the tongue-twister we've helped you out with a picture!
Park at the National Trust Car Park (free for members) and walk into the woods to the left. You can make it a circular walk or just stay in the woods all the time.
Good for family outings as well as walking the dog, there's plenty to do and see at this man-made lake and dam.
A popular country park formed around the river Wyre and its estuary.
The Tourraine area has its own distinctive style of architecture, and it isn't instantly inviting. But the more you explore, the more charm you'll find in this quiet little village.
We love to see life returning to old pubs, and the lively team here have achieved miracles in just a few years.
A fun dog walk to the top of and around a beacon. It's the highest point in Exmoor and you can enjoy fabulous views from the top on a clear day. Or you may find yourself above the clouds as we did!
Easy to reach from the A44 and the A361. Lovely dog walk on the Oxfordshire Way bridleway, which is great as there are no stiles to heave large dogs over.
A pleasant stroll with the dog through a small village onto open fields. The community pub is welcoming and helpful.
Apart from a dog walk and a lovely pub, be prepared for a full on cute attack here. Views, walkies, overall loveliness - it's all here. Easy for an A350 doggiestop and not bad for the A303 as well.
Just the spot for a mooch with the pooch on a fine day when you get the views. And definitely a walk to get you in the holiday mood.
It's worth going a few minutes out of your way to enjoy a visit to this bright and airy dog-friendly countryside pub in deepest Sussex.
A quiet Kentish village with plenty of dog walking space, and a dog-friendly pub with overnight space for 4 motorhomes, etc.
Dogs and visitors get a warm welcome at this 17th century pub well off the beaten track, and close to Henley.
An 18th century pub with a relaxing garden. Lovely to sit out with the dog on a warm summer's day.
A really good stop for families heading to the coast. The farm shop is well stocked and you can do a full holiday shop.
Popular pub stop for walkers and cyclists on the Coast to Coast path, as well as very handy dog-friendly pub for drivers on the A66 near Threlkeld.
A fabulous old pub in historic Hungerford, it is totally dog friendly and very close to a wonderful waterside walk.
A good ruin with a view always makes a good stop for kids of all ages and dogs too. This castle has all sorts of gruesome features to delight the bloodthirsty.
Historic dining pub with dog tables and dog walk within a stone's throw of the A66. Check out the marmalade feature of the walk!
Dog-friendly Peak District pub with a short woodland dog walk from the door. Gluten-free meals and ales are a speciality here.
The village here was created by John Corbett, a Midland industrialist who made a fortune here with a massive salt works.
Much more than a pitstop off the A38, gardeners, shoppers, dogs and kids will all find something very special here.
Enormous and dog-friendly sandy beach and national trail route. Ideal for turbo-charged dogs in need of a massive scamper. Best enjoyed at low tide to make the most of the space.
A flat waterside dog walk with a huge variety of birds and other wildlife to enjoy. A real burst of countryside goodness close to the M27.
A super doggiestop off the M2 at Junction 7. The woodland walk for this junction has been created around an exceptionally fine pub. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside if there is space.
A dog-friendly pub with good food and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Without a good dog walk from the door, this dog-friendly inn is rather aptly named.
Dog-friendly country pub just outside Cambridge, and ideal for a weekend walk and meal well outside the city. Also handy for the A14 coming in from Bury.
Big, open-hearted and popular pub where dogs are made very welcome in the bar and walkies is just across the road. Early one Saturday morning people and dogs were literally streaming in for breakfast.
Halfway between Wrexham and Chester, a dog-friendly pub near a good rural dog walk. Look for the dog treat area near the side door!
A pawfect spot to take a breather from the A1, recharge your batteries in a peaceful village, and give the dog a comfort break too.
A dog-friendly dining pub and quick doggiestop close to the M25 Junctions 23 and 24, and the A1M and a handy alternative to the Services at South Mimms.
Dog-friendly country pub with strong community ties, and good dog walks on the doorstep. It's midway between Chelmsford and Colchester.
A Scandinavian inspired pub and restaurant where families and dogs get a good welcome. It's bright and airy inside, and the menu seems to suit most appetites and dietary requirements.
A fine Broads walk that has the spirit of a bygone era. This is quiet, tranquil and evocative dog walking and as good a place to be as any in Norfolk.
Short stroll with the dog and a dog-friendly upmarket dining pub in the Nadder Valley and close to the A303. The village was once called 'Stop', which is as good a reason to take break as any!
The dog walk and dog-friendly inn are slightly apart here, and if you just need to stop for Fido you can go straight to the walk car park.
A sixteenth century thatched inn with easy access to a recreation path makes this a good spot for a relaxed moment out with the dog.
Another dog-friendly inn with walks close to our favourite Cumbrian river, the Eden. We've shared both of our local dog walks, one is 2.5 miles and the other just a bit longer.
Beautiful woodland in the shadow of the North Downs and not too far away from a dog-friendly pub.
This is a hugely attractive town with Roman ruins, artisan shops, a great choice of restaurants and a doggie perfect riverside walkies all within a few minutes walk of the car park.
Just the place to revive the spirits of a left-out hound after a visit to the nearby Centre for Alternative (no dogs) Technology.
Dog-friendly pub close to a couple of long-distance paths for dog walkies long or short, and with an impressive local reputation for its food.
Rural inn with a friendly welcome and a marvellous dog walk from the door.
A choice of dog walks for travel weary dogs and drivers, starting from a family-run country inn with particularly good locally sourced unpretentious food.
A good dog walk and ideal for energetic dogs who need to bounce and run. There's a shaded beer garden at the pub for hot days.
Dog friendly pub near the village green offering good value light lunches, and a short doggiestop walk for the dog.
A country pub that punches above its weight for food and good service, and an easy to navigate dog walk with excellent sniffing and off-lead space.
Traditional woodland pub with easy access to forest dog walks. Less than 4 miles from the M25 and a great doggiestop for a total de-stress.
Village pub with good cafe menu in a pub ambience. Dogs are welcome and the garden is quite large. The walk is very short and boisterous dogs will feel cheated. Less than a mile from the A14.
This is so incredible, a 15th century building that is still fully in use and looking amazing. It was a farmhouse first, and became a pub later. But what a treat to experience this!
It is amazing that dogs are allowed anywhere near this very foody pub, but happily Fido will be made very welcome. There is also an easy walk nearby.
On a warm sunny day, bring the dog for a walk here and enjoy refreshments on a terrace with an unbeatable view over the valley.
A smart roadside country hotel and dining where dogs get a warm welcome.
An atmospheric walk in the footsteps of the outlaw 'Wild Humphrey Kynaston' - sometimes, and rather oddly, called the 'Shropshire Robin Hood'.
We were charmed by the cheery welcome at this dog and child-friendly village pub with a huge garden. Active dogs will be happy with a romp over fields and then a play with the pub pooch.
Woodland dog walk rising through the trees above Bassenthwaite, and the chance of lovely cup of tea and cake after your walk. This is a good place for dog walks as there are no sheep.
A welcoming and restful former coaching inn, with a huge welcome for dogs and their drivers. The front garden has a stream running through, and there's a fine dog walk too.
It's the wrong area, but this pretty village does have something of Midsomer Murders about it! The pub is very much the heart of things, and is a traditional establishment.
The story has it that a Civil War battle between the Cavaliers and Roundheads took place right on the site of this very dog-friendly country pub. A shaggy dog story? Maybe, but it could be true.
Unbelievably old 14th century timbered inn, just a few miles from Canterbury. Just imagine what this place must have seen in that time.
A hugely popular park with views over Southampton Water, with a range of walks throughout the site leading through woodland and down to the water edge.
We've been here twice now with Hank after visiting friends in Northampton, we love it as there are ships to pop in, quite a few are dog friendly, some are not though so do check the signage on display...
Eaton Park is one of our favourite places to go on a dog walk, this Park has lots of amenities including a miniature train, remote control boating lake, cycle track, putting green, skate park and...
Relaxed and welcoming family-run pub near the beach and coast path.
Traditional pub with a Scandi minimalistic look and a zero-waste menu option.
Exhilarating dog walk on ancient tracks, and a dog-friendly 15th century pub for refreshment. It's quaint beyond belief and well worth a visit.
An easy break from the A35, with a very straightforward dog walk route and an award-winning historic pub with plenty of parking.
One of those fabulous forests where dogs love to sniff and scamper, and the atmosphere is great for people too.
The trouble with famous towns and thousands of tourists is that it's sometimes hard to find dog-friendly places for refreshments after your walk.
A long walk for the dog on a pancake-flat river path. The walk starts from a dog-friendly pub with easy parking.
A dog-friendly rural pub with an interesting history, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Small village pub, full of warmth and character. It seems to be the hub of the village as well as a destination for hungry dog walkers.
The dog walk here seems popular, and Jem had a great time with his new doggie mates. After the walk there's a lovely old pub with loads of atmosphere and friendly people.
Relaxed and friendly pubby pub with very good value traditional pub lunches, and a walk on the Weald trail for the dog.
There are plenty of good dog walks in the forest and you'll find directions to three safe parking places. After wards, the dog-friendy pub has all-day service and also has B&B rooms
Not far from the A1 if you're heading West, the market town of Masham is a handy place for a doggiestop and refreshments.
The start point for the dog walks is a handsome, if severe looking, Dales market town with an unusually large green.
A walk here that Fido will love, with Red Kites wheeling above making their characteristic mewling calls. Less than 5 miles from Junction 4 and 5 on the M40.
Plan ahead to meet up with friends, or treat yourself and the dog to a gastro-break near the M40.
Welcoming country pub with reasonably priced food and a dog walk from the door.
For a short stroll with the dog, there is comfortable flat walking around part of the first lake. This is really close to the motorway junction but you'd never know it.
Small village pub with good food and a warm welcome for visitors, dogs and children.
On a warm day you can't beat a walk near water for its feel good factor. On this dog walk you can walk to the nearby community inn for a tasty meal or snack, and then stroll back.
A 13th century village that has starred in many a film, and is definitely worth making a short stop for on your journey. Or even as a day trip if you're based nearby.
A really dog-friendly pub in a charming village which is well worth exploring in its own right. The walk is as easy to follow as anyone could wish.
A taste of yesteryear, with beams and quaintness and curios that draw you into a sort of time machine. Expect a warm and friendly welcome.
The dog-friendly pub here is a free house, with young enthusiastic owners. And the dog walk is an easy there-and-back from the pub.
Just over a mile away from the M1 J13 you're soon in a fine country pub with a dog walk nearby - and all set to enjoy a break from the motorway.
Relaxed and friendly country inn. Log fire in winter.
The dog walk here starts on a raised causeway between streams, always fun for water-loving dogs. And the pub is dog-friendly in the bar and garden.
An ideal place to take a driving break with the dog, or to make a special weekend walkies trip, or just to enjoy for no reason at all!
Traditional Oxfordshire pub with a countryside atmosphere. And a dog walk with lots of fine sniffs and smells.
This is an enchanting wood, not easy to find but definitely worth the effort. It's near the M2 Junction 6.
Popular, dog-friendly and all-round nice welcoming pub with some good walks from the door. The roadside verges and hedgerows around here are just bursting with life and flowers in summer.
For great dog walks, this is one of the finest parts of Wiltshire. The pub is welcoming and dogs will be thrilled at the brilliant walkies here.
National Trust property within easy reach of Tiverton. The park here is a great place for a dog walk, and the facilities are fully accessible and reliably clean.