Super-easy dog walk on a former rail line, County Durham Very good dog walk on a leisure path that's shady and perfect for dogs. It was once a rail line serving local coal mines. It's just a minute away from the A19 and easy to find.
Dog-friendly Castle Ruins with a moat near Holt, Norfolk This is all about the Heydon family, and a bit of a bonfire of the vanities story. The Heydons made it big in wool, splashed out on flamboyant building projects and made some poor investment choices.
Heritage hotel with dog-friendly rooms in the Wasdale Valley, Cumbria Family run dog-friendly 17th century country inn with rooms in a heritage building of great charm. For a remote weekend away you're in good hands here. It's very handy for Scafell Pike
A dog walk in the tracks of the Tees railway, County Durham A very safe walk for dogs that starts straight from the car park, and in the village you'll find two dog-friendly pubs. Our pup loved this walk and found happy spaniels to chase around with.
Dog-friendly B&B and riverside walk in Teesdale, County Durham We discovered this dog-friendly inn with B&B completely by chance. We were really looking for the farm that makes the tasty local cheese.
Forest dog walk and community pub, Norfolk A gentle walk with the dog in the forest, and then refreshments in a genuinely friendly and attentive community pub gives perhaps more of a taste of Norfolk than the busier (and more expensive)...
A140 dog walk and dog-friendly refreshments, Norfolk A country pub with a hearty welcome for families, dogs and visitors to the area. It's close to Diss and easy to reach from the A140.
A visit to Mr Pepys with dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Cambridgeshire A very handy place for a stop near the A1 and the A14 to give the dog a run and get refreshments at a family and dog-friendly historic inn.
Traditional dog-friendly pub and woodland walk, Essex 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.
Dog walks at riverside country park, Kent Waterside park with walking trails along the River Stour. This is an open space of long standing. Apparently Henry II granted the first fishing rights to anglers here.
Dog-friendly B&B near Shaftesbury, Dorset Pleasant countryside pub with B&B and dog walk just off the A350 on the way to Shaftesbury.
A30 homely village inn with dog walk, Wiltshire 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).