Enormous chunk of forest - with a really good cafe for that post-walk tea and cakes! This is well worth an explore, ideal for taking a break for dog walkies and a fix of sanity if you're boiling up on...
Large long & flat sandy beach where dogs are allowed & accepted readily all year round. During July and August there's a 'dogs on leads' rule between 0900-1700.
Dog-friendly pub in the centre of a Dartmoor village, and with a good dog walk from the door. It seems incredible that this seemingly remote place is so close to the A30.
A peaceful reservoir, with clean and tidy facilities and a fully accessible path along the waterside. It's a handy place to know about if you're on the A30 and the traffic builds up after Okehampton.
Acres of woodland, with a choice of four marked trails. Just the job for dogs who've got bored of sandy paws. On hot days these shaded paths are just what a dog needs.
Dog walking beach that's popular with locals and visitors. It can look gloomy on a rainy day (as in the photos!) but is apparently glorious when the tide's out and the sun shining!
We're not usually fans of stately homes, but this is in a dog-friendly league of its own and every effort has been made to ensure the comfort of visitors.
17th century pub, steeped in history and perfectly placed for either the beach or a strenuous uphill yomp. The location is wonderful, and fabulous at any time of the year.
Forest walks and bike trails, children's activities and all-round family fun time. popular with local dog owners, and perfect for some 'green' time after the beach.
An expansive parkland in Yeovil. There's so much to see and explore here, from valleys to woodlands to hills looking over the country towards Dorset. Very handy for the A30 and the A37
A truly authentic pub experience that transports you back in time at least a century, maybe more. Exceptionally friendly and welcoming to dogs and drivers.
Popular and dog-friendly village inn in the middle of nowhere between Crewkerne and Beaminster. Some interesting local ales if your passenger is an enthusiast.
Oh yum! If you're looking for a dog-friendly place to break your journey, with outstandingly good but still affordable food - try this one! The pub has gained some impressive accolades, Michelin Bib...
Rural village inn with a homely feel. Dogs and families are welcome, and if you're making a break from your journey this feels a bit like time travel (in a good way).
Super-comfortable country pub with dog-friendly rooms in a recently updated 18th century thatched building. Very convenient for a break on the A30 between Shaftesbury and Salisbury.
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-friendly and famous pub from which Uncle Tom Cobbley and all set off to the fair. By the time you get there from the A30 the song starts to make sense (narrow lane alert).
Really handy if you and the dog are in need of a tasty snack and walkies on the A30. The inn also has dog-friendly B&B rooms and a Mutts Menu. And the walk is nice.
Broad Chalke is a delightful village in the beautiful Chalke Valley and has been the home of the great and good including Terry Pratchett and Cecil Beaton amongst others.
A village that will be very familiar to fans of Midsomer Murders and Foyle's War. It is a really pretty place and the pub is very friendly and welcomes dogs.