A24 dog walk near Dorking, Surrey
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.
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.
A 15th century dog-friendly freehouse now giving motorists a very modern coaching inn experience. Good for families. Close to the A3.
Absolutely massive heathland nature reserve with apparently limitless space for walks, nature spotting and having a totally brilliant time out with the dog.
Enjoy an atmospheric walk on the Downs before relaxing in a dog-friendly pub with an interesting South African feel. It's a very short drive away from the walk.
Fabulous walks with the dog here, and wonderful views over the South Downs. Looked after by the National Trust, so free parking for members. Very popular on sunny weekend afternoons.
Starting from the car park are trails of varying lengths either through woodland or by a lake. The paths are surfaced, so these are dog-walks for all weathers and shoes.
Good old traditional pub in two converted Victorian cottages. The warm welcome that dogs and people receive will make you want to stay rather than head out on the walk.
A delightful dog-friendly pub tucked away in a pretty part of the town. The Thames is really close by and there is a very pleasant riverside dog walk to enjoy.
Typical Surrey common with heath and woodland, gets very wet in winter, but there is a board walk. Pond to chase ducks or swim in (she's done both. Also bridleways so need to watch out for horses.
This enchanting woodland is owned by the Woodland Trust.
A dog-friendly pub with good food and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Local legends say that this valley was created by the Devil.
Small woodland near Farnham where dogs can really enjoy an off-lead scamper through the trees. It was pouring with rain when we were here and Jem was a bit miserable about his walkies.
If you were to choose to stop for the views alone, this pub / tearoom would be near the top of your list and it's a warm and friendly place as well.
A wonderful hillside forest with great views. Plenty of heath and woods for dogs to get excited about and a really tranquil place for people to wind down.
An active country pub with lots going on, and a welcoming feel.
Stress-busting woodland walkies that will calm the mind and tire out your dog. A great place to stop off for some quality canine time.
Lovely pub where dogs get a great welcome, and the food is good too. Very friendly atmosphere and a very safe space for the woman plus dog travelling combo. Thanks Barney the Lab for the lovely pose!
Another fabulous dog walking adventure in the forest. This car park seems to be the local favourite and your dog will find herself with plenty of new doggie friends here.
Doggie delight of a walk, quite close to the A3 for a quick walkies on your journey or a fabulous long weekend walkies.
This former corn mill is now a pub with a fantastic location on the banks of the River Wey. It is all very lovely and the walking options should suit every dog.
Tucked away in the Surrey Hills, these woodlands are calming and inspirational. Charles Darwin often walked past these trees although whether he had a dog or not is open to question.
Dog-friendly pub surrounded by woodland paths, an ancient hill fort, and pure walking joy.
Woodland area great for stroll around with dog plenty of shade
Pleasant urban parkland close to Epsom - nothing special, but may be handy to know about!
Old-world timbered pub near a stream that's lovely for dog splashing. Great for a short stop off the A3
Welcoming and dog-friendly inn on the Surrey/Sussex border and easy to find from the A29. There's loads of atmosphere, parts of the building are 15th century.
A friendly, welcoming pub next to a fabulous ancient forest where dogs can go nuts in the trees.
Lovely Park where your dogs can have a paddle in the stream of water running through the park. lots of open space for your dogs to enjoy themselves and great for water loving dogs.
Largest of the Royal Parks with over a thousand acres of land.
When the South Circular gets hissy, this is a useful escape route. By the time you and the dog have enjoyed a walk, the road will be on the move again.
Surprisingly unknown park in South London, that's in the care of the National Trust. The River Wandle twists through the middle, and is well defended by geese.
Over 1,000 acres of green space for Londoners to re-oxygenate. The park is divided into different sections, and the most attractive for dogs is the Woodland Gardens area which runs down to the river.
Popular and accessible woodland that's great for a quick dog walk.
Popular heathland with a dog walking route, and a beach for people (but not dogs).
Woodland walk that dogs will love, and a relaxed but efficient pub with great food. It's within seconds of an A3 exit. Job done!
Totally brilliant old-school pub where the owner and customers are fabulously dog-friendly and have a fantastic track record of raising funds for the Canine Partners charity.
The walk here is at the very start of the North Downs Way. So very tempting!
Cheerful traditional local with a dog walk starting pretty much from the car park.
Vast area of open common and wooded area, also ponds at one end for the water lovers. Bridleways cross the common, popular with locals.
Pretty walk along the canal and through the woods bordering the ranges. There are also many areas to explore within the ranges but be sure to check the firing timings on their government page
Wonderful combo of dog-friendly inn and its own grounds where dogs can enjoy a happy sniff. A really good place to stop if you have dogs and kids with you.
Peace and tranquility are waiting to be enjoyed on this lovely waterside walk. This is gentle walking and dogs will be delighted by the sights and smells of the towpath.
A pub with quite a sense of humour, and great for families and dogs.
Good workout for you and the dog here, with a brisk uphill to the North Downs viewpoint.
Lovely dog-friendly cafe right next to the Common for walkies with the pooch. A good stop for families with lots of interesting wildlife to explore and colouring paper in the cafe.
There's no getting away from the sound of the nearby motorway droning on in the background. But at least you can't see it.
Heathland where dogs can scamper free, and it's part of the totally enormous Hurt Forest. A very quiet and relaxing spot.
Countryside dog walk just yards from J8/M25. Excellent stop off when travelling. Access to both carriageways. Adjacent to North Downs Way / Gatton Park. Massive view over the North Downs and Reigate.
Glorious walking in a far corner of Windsor Great Park. The lake is lovely, and it's been used in the Harry Potter films - and the village nearby is home to many celebrity dog owners!
An easy dog walk along the towpath, with the benefit of lots of kids' activities at the start. Pedalo and canoe hire is available, and the atmosphere is relaxed and laid back.
Canal-side dog-friendly pub with a waterside dog walk starting from the door.
This Common is a favourite for families and dog walkers. The coolness of the pine forest is ideal for hot, travel weary dogs, or check out the dog swimming possibilities of the lake.
Is this the most perfect dog-walk off the M25? A vast expanse of common land for dog walking, together with a superb pub with an excellent local reputation for its food.
We loved this walk, and the chance to walk alongside a vineyard made this feel more like the Champagne region than Godalming.
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.
Relaxed and easy route to Hampton Court and back along the Thames.
Another part of the Hurt woodlands where dogs can enjoy a very superior sniff and scamper.
Dogs are allowed throughout the pub and dining areas, with huge dog biscuits handed out on arrival. In the warmer months there are several outdoor areas to enjoy, with plenty of water bowls available.
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.
A mix of fields and woodlands surrounding a lake. To begin with we thought the park was just a sailing centre, but there's much more to it than that and dogs can enjoy a really good walk here.
Dog-friendly dining pub where walkers, cyclists and well-scubbed diners mingle happily together in a convivial atmosphere.
Pretty dog walk through airy woodland to a path leading around a lake.
Oh my oh my - this is the cutest of villages, and the number of footpaths criss-crossing to get here shows that pilgrims and travellers have been heading this way for centuries.
Wander through the idyllic Dumsey Meadow and this leads to a pathway alongside the river.
Cheerful and dog-friendly pub with a dog walk from the end of the car park. If you're looking for a longer weekend dog walk, you can access the Surrey Border Path from here.
Country dining at this timbered, dog-friendly inn close to the M23 Junction 9. Dog-friendly B&B rooms and a good walk if you persevere.
A dog-friendly pub where pooches really are made welcome, or just the walk - the choice is yours. A pub has been on this site since 1635.
National Trust managed heath with marked trails for the dog walk. And a dog-friendly pub just a short hop away in the village for after your walk.
Recommended by Carole and Jack who say 'A friend organises an annual dog walkers' Christmas brunch here and on our lunchtime visit, wet and bedraggled, we all received a warm welcome.
A 16th century coaching inn, now fortifying 21st century drivers with very satisfying lunches and a warm, friendly atmosphere.
A 16th century dog friendly freehouse with a roaring log fire in winter, and a relaxed 'smart rustic' atmosphere.
One of the few places in Effingham Forest where car parking is permitted, and this is an easy access route. It's not a hard surface which could be an issue after a lot of wet weather.
Dog friendly pub near the village green offering good value light lunches, and a short doggiestop walk for the dog.
The pub overlooks a pocket-sized village green and at first glance looks just like a house from an Agatha Christie story.
An ancient common that's owned and run by its own Preservation Society, who are doing a heroic job to conserve the native heathland and at the same time making the Common a lovely place to walk the...
Doggie-pawfect combo of an unpretentious pub and walkies right from the car park.
A majestic tower in dogtastic surroundings. From the top of the tower you can see London to the north and the English Channel to the south.
Another fabulous place for a dog walk in the middle of the massive Hurt Forest. The lane to get to the car parks is single-track, so allow time for negotiating this.
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.
Another great dog walk space in the enormous Hurt Forest. This is one of the more popular car parks and there's an honesty box for donations.
Lovely trail walks with a variety of lengths, mixture of woodland, open ground and even water for those dogs who like a splash.
A real country atmosphere here, an easy dog walk and well-run 16th century inn for refreshment.
Fabulous location for a dog-friendly pub and dog walk. On a sunny day this is hard to beat for dog and diner satisfaction, and so it does get very busy indeed.
Really close to the M25 but still tucked away amongst the hills. This pub is a delight and the views over the Mole Valley are wonderful. The footpath is just outside the door too.
Surprisingly large park with plenty of paths and a large car park too. A very handy doggiestop on the way out of London, especially if you're about to get onto the M25.
Old fashioned non pretentious pub and food. Dogs welcome in garden and bar.
Dog-happy combo of a canal walk and then a handy spot for refreshment. We got there long before opening hours, and didn't meet the new owners so updates here are particularly welcome.
Quiet and relaxed country pub, it's probably got the perfect mix between a pubby pub and a dining pub. It's dog-friendly in the bar and the dog walk is an easy one to follow. Good for families.
Part of the doggietastic Hurt Forest, and there are lots of paths from the car park onto the heath.
Sandy heath land. Brilliant for off lead walks
A lovely dog-friendly pub in a pretty part of Surrey. It is noted for its food so there are plenty of reasons to visit and the walk is a good one too.
This is a large, city-style village green.
National Trust property with magnificent gardens and plenty of space for dogs to stretch their legs.
Beautiful woodland in the shadow of the North Downs and not too far away from a dog-friendly pub.
Drivers, dogs and passengers of all ages will be charmed by this pub, an absolute gem in the middle of the Surrey Hills.
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.
Doggielicious woodland walkies, pawfect for a driving break, and if you live near here it must be a suburb of canine heaven.
A very pleasant woodland dog walk in quiet glades and leafy shelter. Lovely for dogs, and drivers too.
Popular recreation facility and it gets very busy here at weekends. During the week is a much more relaxing time to enjoy the space. Less than 3 miles from the A3 Burpham roundabout.