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.
Dog owners of Swindon (in the pic) are so lucky to have this wonderful pub nearby. It is a really friendly place for dogs, people and horses and the walk is an easygoing treat.
Dog and family-friendly pub on the edge of Salisbury Plain. A choice of dog walks, both with massive views over the Plain and safely outside the military area.
Junction 17 on the M4 seems to be the best junction for drivers with dogs to make an exit, enjoy a relaxing walk with the dog and pick and choose from the many dog-friendly pubs in the area.
There has been a pub on this spot since the 18th century and it is a comfortable place to spend some time. Dogs are welcome and there is a short walk to enjoy.
An easy-going dog walk that's very popular with local dog-folk, and an interesting place to take a break even without a dog! Great views and a sense of brooding history.
What a pretty place. The village is really pretty and the walk is a doggy delight. There is so much to enjoy and the pub offers a really warm welcome to people and dogs.
What an extraordinary place. This is the only pub in the country with a fully-functioning rifle range in the bar. The welcome is warm and the walk is fun so there is lots for everyone to enjoy.
Nature reserve with a large car park and easy access to footpaths. Excellent place to stop for a walk with the dog and an al fresco picnic. Perfect for enjoying birdsong and wild flowers.
An easy stop for families, with plenty for little ones to explore as well as a good farm shop and cafe. Dogs are welcome outside the cafe, so this is one for a dry day.
Ideal walking space for dogs on the edge of Swindon. There is loads of space to charge around in. Fido and Fifi will all be delighted that you brought them here.
Country pub with a dog walk starting from the car park. A complete change from the motorway for sure. Suggest phoning before you arrive to check they are open and whether you need a reservation.
A really comfortable place to break your journey. Dogs are welcome inside and the village itself is charming. This is a lovely part of Wiltshire and it is well worth spending some time here.
There's a circular lakeside walk here, giving 40-50 minutes of comfortable walking well away from the more crowded cafe areas. If time permits, the haunted Hall is worth a look.
A 12th century inn in the heart of a pretty Wiltshire village close to the A303. Dogs are made to feel very welcome and there is plenty of paw stretching to enjoy.
There are few more idyllic places than a dog-friendly pub with its own cricket pitch. This is a lovely place to visit and dogs will enjoy their walkies, whether it is long or short.
The village is on the banks of the River Avon between the Cotswolds and the North Wessex Downs. The pub here is very dog-friendly and really convenient for a break from the M4.
Outstanding dog-friendly village pub that is a real one-off. They are uncompromisingly organic and have Soil Association accreditation and awards for their efforts.
If you are looking for somewhere to return to again and again for your walkies, this place should do the trick. There are loads of walks to enjoy and you can pick up leaflets from the visitor centre.
A dining pub with reliably great food, and dogs are welcome in the bar. If you're looking to meet up for a proper lunch with friends or on business, then give this one a try.
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.
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!
Enjoy the rural delights of the Wiltshire / Gloucestershire border at this lovely pub where walkers, dogs and horses are made very welcome. The walk is easy to find and is wonderfully quiet and flat.
If you have never been to Lacock before, you may be surprised by how much you recognise. It has been the location for a number of TV series including Pride and Prejudice, Cranford and Downton Abbey.
Expect fine things at this Pub of the Year and do book ahead! Despite the accolades this is a grounded and welcoming country pub and the farm shop is a treat if you're on the way to self-catering...
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.
It feels as if you've wandered onto the set of a historical drama here. And the town centre has been used to film Poldark, Larkrise to Candleford, Tess of the d'Urbevilles and many more.
Woodland where dogs can run free and have a great time under the trees. Nice for a usually people-free walk and interesting for family nature-spotting.
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.
Close to the M4 and also on the Fosse Way, this coaching inn has been a comfortable place for travellers to refresh for centuries. Today you'll find tasty food and a good dog walk from the door.
This dog walk is a fabulous chance to get a snapshot of rural Wiltshire life, and find out what you've been missing on the M4. And the dog-friendly pub is very award-winning.
A quiet and peaceful woodland where dogs have plenty of sniffing and romping space. The only time it gets busy is during the bluebell season, otherwise this is tranquillity itself.
A choice of iconic monuments to walk the dog and see what's to see, and then get a snack and coffee (or a full meal) in a traditional family- and dog-friendly inn.
This is a really atmospheric and beautifully shady space for a dog walk. Several of the oak trees are named, and have boards identifying them - such as the 'King' oak.
If you're visiting Bradford-on-Avon, this out-of-the-way rural and dog-friendly pub is good for easy parking, a dog walk from the car park and sensibly priced lunch or snacks. A practical choice.
Lots of good things to be said for taking a break from the A4 in this village. The walk is an ideal and safe dog run, and the pub is a clever combo of cafe and dining pub.
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.
Just off the A36 near Warminster, this is a really quiet village that has a truly rural feel. The pub is relaxed and friendly, and the dog walk is one to delight any travel-weary pooch.
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...
On the border of Dorset and Wiltshire this is a spaniel and labrador sort of country inn, where your excellent food is likely to have been shot and foraged locally.
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.
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).
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.
Very welcoming and popular establishment, and worth the narrow lanes to get to. The pub has impeccable organic foodie credentials, but isn't in the least bit pretentious. An absolute find.
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