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Dog-friendly and welcoming 14th century inn with a church next door constructed from building materials used by the Romans.
You may be surprised to find that this little village once saw many a moment of high political action, and the castle was an important seat of power.
Junction 9
A village with two dog-friendly pubs and a good dog walk as long as you like, really close to the M11/A11.
Award-winning dining pub, with a dog walk on the doorstep and even dog-friendly inside.
Close to the A12 for a driving break without faffing too much around to get there. And a straightforward dog walk over fields that's lovely on a dry day.
Sadler's Farm
A short dog walk through a big chunk of local history, and with a good view from the top.
Easy to find dog-friendly pub with a dog walk near the A12, and still a country pub with a walk that dogs will enjoy.
Attractive port town with a great dog walk and several dog-friendly pubs. Definitely worth exploring and an ideal weekend outing.
A remote dog-friendly country pub with lots of footpaths for a dog walk and some fine country air.
Amazing park with water all around, and those incredible big East coast skies and breezes. They've got 10 miles of footpaths for dog walking, and good facilities for families and disabled access.
A modern country park created out of former farmland, and it's now looking very natural and well-established. Different routes for walkers and other park users make it a relaxed place to take the dog.
This yachting town is a delightful secret, and full of history and charm. All the pubs are dog-friendly and there are two fascinating dog walks.
The dog-friendly pub here has survived against all the odds after the community bought it and rescued their local. Hats off to them.
Junction 28 Brook Street Interchange
A pleasant suburban dog-friendly pub with very easy access to woodland dog walks. Very convenient for the A12 or the M25.
If you're travelling on the Stena Ferry to Holland from the UK your dog will enjoy a good long coastal walk before you get on the ferry.
An easy dog walk and a dog-friendly village pub could be just the thing for a break from the A11. Quite remote walking and good for keeping your distance from the world.
Lovely paths with miles of different walks through wooded areas and the bluebell woods.
Bustling riverside town with wonderful oysters and an interesting river path to explore.
A forest walk with the dog in what was once the massive Forest of Essex. Medieval kings and aristos came here to hunt deer and hang out under the trees even on a school day.
Interesting combination of vintage tea rooms, collectibles barn and a dog-friendly garden. And a great dog walk on the Essex Way too.
A hidden gem of a dog-friendly country pub that we'll certainly be coming back to. Expect a warm welcome from the owners, and a short no-fuss dog walk from the door.
Popular country park for dog walking, and easy to find.
Atmospheric riverside inn with dog-friendly B&B.
A magical place that you'll most likely have to yourself, and the dog. Honestly, if I'd known that Essex was like this we'd have been here for holidays long before now.
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.
Junction 26
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
Junction 31
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.
An easy pub to find, with good parking and a terrific welcome for dogs and families. It's just 10 minutes from Stansted Airport and yet still in the country.
Relaxed and welcoming almost village-like doggie welcoming pub on the edge of Chelmsford. And with a dog walk that starts from the front door too.
A choice here of a doggy day out, with a chance to admire a jaw-dropping wooden medieval barn and take a walk with the pooch with refreshments at a particularly friendly village pub.
A very pretty and welcoming country pub with a varied short dog walk from the door. If you live nearby this is one for a long weekend walk and dog-friendly refreshment.
One of the newer parks in the area, and a gentle space that's ideal for a stroll and some fresh air. It's a good family stop with picnic tables and an easy access route.
Picture-perfect English village with a village green, duckpond, a windmill and quite a few tearooms as well as one dog-friendly pub. Gorgeous on a sunny day.
Junction 7
Astonishingly old pub that even gets a mention in the Domesday Book. Happily the food and service is well up to date. Less than a mile from the M11 junction.
Well-planned and accessible park, with trails running past lakes and random pillboxes left from World War 2. Very friendly and chatty local dog-walkers when we were there.
Traditional English beachside, complete with huts, fresh doughnuts and refreshments. Dogs are welcome on the beach from October to May, and have a green space to enjoy in summer.
Junction 9
Splendid Victorian gardens and parkland near the M11 which will guarantee wagging tails. Make sure you have your English Heritage card with you to avoid the parking charge.
A stretch of seaside park where dogs can really stretch their legs. It's also a good place for looking at local wildlife and enjoying some sea breezes.
A short circular dog walk and a relaxed village pub with a popular outdoor space.
Tranquil circular walk out along canal and back around sea wall with lunch or tea stop at the end!
Interesting park for a dog walk, created from regenerated land - it used to be an explosives factory I think.
Former farmland which is now a good park for dog walks. Lots of lakes, ponds and woods to wander around in wide, flat, open spaces and an excellent network of paths.
Junction 9
A chance to walk along part of the oldest road in Britain or take the pooch for a gentle stroll along the river. A very welcome break from the motorway indeed.
A cheerful and friendly pub, and a linear dog walk over fields and on tracks.
A gentle dog walk over quiet crop fields with the oddly soothing hum of the motorway in the distance. The pub is dog-friendly and has a spacious garden.
Another incredible dog walk around the atmospheric marshes of a nature reserve. There are no marshes like this where I live and the walk here feels like a different country.
A safe space for a dog walk and cup of tea, close to the A13. Good for family days out with the dog too. Don't miss the iron age roundhouse.
Everything here to please the active hound. Easy to follow paths and free parking too.
The western half of this extraordinary 'island' is a country park - and a great spot for dogs to take in some sea breezes. There's a link road to parking on the island.
Shell and sandy beach with no restrictions for dogs.
Slightly eerie dog walk beside a river, and a dog-friendly riverside pub with tasty food and a warm welcome.
A fine, flat waterside area with wonderful views over the Colne and Blackwater estuaries. Lovely for a dog walk.
Convenient dog-friendly pub near Stanstead airport and the A120, especially if you're waiting for a plane arrival and prefer to keep the dog with you as much as possible.
A traditional Essex pub, deep in the countryside and surrounded by traces of medieval life, and close to the A131 too.
Junction 26
Traditional woodland pub with easy access to forest dog walks. Less than 4 miles from the M25 and a great doggiestop for a total de-stress.
Said to be the second biggest open space in Essex there's plenty of space for dogs to go totally nuts and get really tired out. The routes have no stiles.
This is a very tranquil place where dogs can enjoy a walk around the lakes, meadows and woods in the grounds of a former palace. There's also a walled garden to admire.
Dogs will love the mixture of woodland, river and grassy spaces here for a really good romp. It's close to Junction 12 of the A12 and is pawfect for a doggiestop.
Country pub with instant access to woodland dog walks. It's got a rural real-ale atmosphere, and outside tables for the summer. Around 2 miles from the A12.
Dog-friendly country pub with strong community ties, and good dog walks on the doorstep. It's midway between Chelmsford and Colchester.
Hugely popular as a tourist destination, dogs also have the chance of excellent walks by the river and across fields.
Brilliant place for a wander with the dog, and nature spotters will find a surprising variety of wildlife to get excited about.
Hylands Park has lots of good dog walks. You can do several different circuits, including around the Serpentine Lake & through the woods. There are two dog friendly cafés and both have free parking.
Treat the dog to walkies in some of the best woodland in Essex, and then warm up in the dog-friendly pub nearby.
Country pub and a woodland dog walk that's pure doggie delight. Close to Chelmsford and you'd never believe how far away the 21st century feels from here.
Good for dogs, on the beach and also on public footpaths and lanes.
Sandy dog-friendly beach within easy reach of shops, cafes and facilities. There are seasonal dog restrictions, but the area by Naze Tower is good all year round.
Popular and dog-friendly local with good honest pub food and a welcoming atmosphere to all. A safe dog walk on an old railway line is handy.
Junction 8
Family-run pub with good food very close to the M11 junction, Stanstead airport, and the dog-friendly motel nearby.
A dog walk that's as long, or short, as you like and a dog-friendly pub for refreshments and parking.
An out of the way country pub between Colchester and Brightlingsea. Popular with local residents and welcoming to visitors too.
Very pleasant place to visit and ideal if you live locally and have a members' pass. It's worth spending several hours here to get your money's worth if you just buy a visitor pass.
Huge parkland with enough to keep every dog happy.
Outstandingly different dog walk by marshes rich with wildlife and history. Definitely worth a special trip to see this and for the coffee and cakes too.
Very pleasant village pub with a superb welcome for children and dogs. The garden was lovely when we were here.
We discovered this pet-friendly hotel very recently after dropping family off at Stansted airport. So yes, it's very handy for the airport and also for some exploring in Essex.
Junction 5
Family and dog-friendly walk and pub in Epping Forest close to M11 Junction 5. If a pub doesn't appeal, we've found a free car park close by and you can find picnic supplies in the town.
If you've not explored much of Essex, this almost secret countryside is well worth a visit. The dog walk here crosses the River Stort, a very unspoiled waterway that rises and ends entirely in Essex.
Junction 26
A dog walk close to the M25 Jct 26 and with a dog-friendly pub (or free public car park) and a choice of walks.
On a fine summer's day the dog will love you for ever after a gentle stroll over sweet-smelling fields deep in the countryside.
Junction 8
Over a thousand acres of ancient woodland, with several car parks, cafe and limitless picnic spots.
Junction 29
This is a fascinating open space, as it is really several parks within a park.
Junction 28
Choose from a number of dog walks here, either across the meadows leading down to a lake, or in the rolling parkland with ice cream, loos and snacks available at the start.
Junction 26
This is the largest open space in London by far at nearly 6,000 acres. It's brilliant for dogs to romp off-lead, roll in the unspeakable and have a great doggie moment.
A walk in the shadow of a famous fort with never-ending smell of sea air to enjoy. Make sure you have your English Heritage card with you.
If you're looking for a taste of rural Essex, a stop here for refreshments and a walk with the dog will transport you into a totally different mindset from the busy roads.
Junction 26
Dog-friendly pub with good food and just around the corner from Epping Forest for a long walk with the dog. Close to the M25 and also the M11 at Junction 6.
Bridle paths and long forest walks are possible in the hundred acres of woodland here. Small routes through the park and forest have disabled/pushchair access.