A37 Lankham Bottom dog walk and pub, Dorset
A dog walk off the beaten track with big, big views, and a dog-friendly pub with B&B. More than just a doggiestop off the A37 and a hard place to leave when the sun's shining.
A dog walk off the beaten track with big, big views, and a dog-friendly pub with B&B. More than just a doggiestop off the A37 and a hard place to leave when the sun's shining.
A stile-free dog walk and a very friendly inn with dog-friendly B&B rooms, just off the Salisbury road.
Glorious walk with the dog on the Dorset Downs, with fantastic views. Luckily the walk starts at the top of the hill so no steep climbs involved here.
Famous because of the so-called Giant carved into the hillside, the best viewing point to see this celebration of manhood is from a well-signed layby on the A352.
A rural hideaway, well worth exploring and maybe even tarrying longer than just a doggiestop. The dog-friendly accommodation looked spotlessly clean and very comfortable indeed.
A happy rural pub with camping in summer, and close to the A350.
Charming dog walk to an old mill over Dorset countryside, and a dog-friendly village pub with a garden for refreshments. And it's just as nice without a dog!
A lively dog walk onto one of the local treasures and a couple of dog-friendly pubs for after-walkies.
Calm and relaxing woodland for a dog walk. Ideal to take a break on a long journey and breath in some good tree energy.
Make a doggiestop in a 17th inn featured in Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles? Add in a dog walk to a stunning 17th century manor house, and this journey break off the A37 is a winner.
Easy dog walking on a section of the Wessex Ridgeway. Can get busy with bikes at weekends but on a quiet weekday this is really something special.
Relaxed and welcoming eatery which will definitely appeal to foodies with their dogs. You'll find lots of dog walking opportunities as well as the routes we've described here.