A dog walk and Viking battlefield, Essex
This can be quite an exciting walk with the dog past the site of the Battlefield of Maldon in 991. It seems that the local worthy, Earl Byrhtnoth took on the Vikings and lost the battle and his head.
This can be quite an exciting walk with the dog past the site of the Battlefield of Maldon in 991. It seems that the local worthy, Earl Byrhtnoth took on the Vikings and lost the battle and his head.
A quiet village seems unlikely this close to the Lea Valley and two motorways, but here it is. With a dog-friendly pub, a short dog walk with space for ball games and doggie zoomies.
Country park with visitor centre, deer park and forest walks
The woodland here is a real pleasure to walk through with the dog, shady in sunshine, and with a dappled glow on duller days.
There are marked trails through this gorgeous country park, which attracts many dog walkers all year round. Plenty of space for zooming and socialising.
Plenty of history in this country park - from pre-Roman times to a former RAF base. Now it's a tranquil spot and popular with local dog walkers.
We loved this tiny village at the back of beyond, and the dogs had a great time on the walk here. The dog-friendly pub does cracking good food. All in all, a very dog-friendly find.
A delightful village pub, with a community shop and a big welcome to families and dogs.
Traditional dog-friendly destination food pub with a short walk for the dog on the Green.
Dog-friendly pub with food Wednesday to Sunday, and a village with its roots deep in prehistory. It's full of legends about witches and warlocks, so tread lightly hereabouts!
Family and dog-friendly pub within easy reach of the A12 and Colchester.
A handy spot for a stretch of the legs with the dog near Stansted if you're waiting for a flight to arrive and don't want to get to the airport too soon.