A1 doggiestop near Sandy, Bedfordshire
Just a few miles from the A1 this is a very handly place for a doggiestop and a break for the driver too.
Just a few miles from the A1 this is a very handly place for a doggiestop and a break for the driver too.
A dog-friendly country dining pub showing that extremely well-cooked food with quality local ingredients doesn't have to cost the earth.
Stylish dining pub, with a relaxed and efficient feel. Dogs are welcome in the bar and it's good for families too. Just over 6 miles from the A1
Dog-friendly country inn with a choice of excellent dog walks nearby. Quite close to the popular tourist village of Alnwick, and very easy to find from the A1.
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 mysterious almost-island steeped in history, and a must-see on the Northumbrian coast.
Easy to find from the A1 near Belford, and if you're here at lunchtime a much better food option than the Services nearby.
Country inn with good food and also dog-friendly B&B rooms. It's just under 4 miles from the A1 and a welcome bolt-hole if you want to escape the traffic for a while.
Close to the A1 and a civilised choice for a doggie B&B overnight stay, or just a quick break for a legstretch and snack. It's on the old Roman Ermine Street.
Large sandy beach with no dog restrictions, and popular with families. Not too far away from the A1 for a fun family stop.
Not far from the A1 you'll find quiet and tranquil woodland walking here on forestry paths. It's a real bolthole from the thunder of the "Great North Road".
A popular country park with a number of marked trails and a cafe at the visitor centre. At weekends this can get hugely crowded and we'd suggest you choose somewhere else to stop with the dog.