Great dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Maidwell, Northamptonshire Junction 2 You and your dog will be made very welcome at this homely and traditional pub just off the Harborough Road. Its kerb appeal isn't great, but once inside it's spacious, clean and friendly.
Darran Valley dog walk near Bargoed, Wales A bit of a leg stretcher out of the Darran Valley to the Beacon hill and around a bit.
M1 Junction 13 Canalside dog walk with dog-friendly pub, Bedfordshire Junction 13 Country pub, right on the Grand Union canal towpath for walkies. Log fires in winter, and plenty of outside seating in summer.
Rural dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Henley, Oxfordshire A rural country pub surrounded by tracks and paths, so perfect for a dog walk. This walk is a 3.5 mile circular route, with a shorter option for little legs or elderly dogs.
Neath dog walk, Glamorgan, Wales This is a lovely place to visit with the dog. It's set in an early 18th century landscaped garden and there's plenty of lakes, cascades and a grotto to enjoy.
Lochcarron dog-friendly cafe, Scotland We had high hopes for a dog swim in the loch here, but access wasn't easy so we had a fine cup of coffee in the cafe and aimed elsewhere for the walkies.
Greenford local dog walk, Greater London A good 'last chance' off-lead stop before getting into London, there are fantastic views over London from the top of the hill - and it really feels like countryside.
Forest Way Country Park dog walk, East Sussex A completely lovely 10 mile walk along a former railway line, starting at East Grinstead. There are seats and resting places along the full route.
Forest of Coatlach accessible dog walk, Brittany, France A large car park gives you direct access onto a former railway lane, now re-purposed as a multi-user path. It's shared by cyclists and horse-riders in an amicable way.
A272 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Billinghurst, West Sussex The dog walk here is an easy stroll along a canal towpath. After that you could visit a dog-friendly country pub that's full of character and open-hearted country banter.
A21 Great Wood dog walks, East Sussex Excellent combo of fine dog walk space and nearby Battle for refreshments (or helping with a history project) and shops. Also easy to get to from the A21 if you need a leg stretch before the coast.
Traditional dog-friendly pub and B&B, Derbyshire If you're looking for a picture perfect traditional village, this is it. The dog-friendly pub sits on the village green, opposite the Manor house, next to the church and duck pond.
