Easingwold dog walk and refreshments in the town, North Yorkshire This is a wonderfully busy little market town, with a number of cafes as well as dog-friendly pubs and a thriving atmosphere. I'd not heard of it before, but what a great place for a weekend away.
Dog walk and dog-friendly refreshments near the A19, North Yorkshire Good choice here of a recreation ground for kids, and a dog walk on a bridleway to the side of the rec. The dog-friendly country inn has loads more space than you'd guess from the outside.
A quiet woodland dog walk, Lincolnshire A quiet forest where you're only likely to meet other dog walkers, and not too many of them. The pull-in has space for around 5 cars with careful parking which limits visitor numbers.
Melton Riverside picnic spot and short dog walk, Suffolk A handy place to stop for a picnic without needing to drive in circles on narrow country lanes.
A11 accessible dog walk and easy parking, Norfolk Accessible dog walking route between Thetford and Watton. Easy parking and access.
Historic dog-friendly inn with large garden, Suffolk The building here is almost ridiculously old, they've been pulling pints for over 600 years or so. Dogs are welcome and it's worth a visit to admire the woodwork alone!
Village green with playground and dog-friendly refreshments, Norfolk Rather a nice dog-friendly pub where you can sit on the green and watch the world go by if the weather's fine. Kids have a play area by the pond, within easy reach of the tables.
Dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Beccles, Suffolk A fine pub dating back to the late 1400s. It's just off the main road and dogs are given a huge amount of fuss by the friendly staff and locals.
A10 Woodland dog walk near Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire A welcome refuge from the A10 with gentle woodland walking for dogs and drivers to enjoy. There's a variety of birds, trees and ground cover that's interesting for kids of all ages to identify.
Eskdale dog-friendly inn with B&B, Cumbria Traditional country pub with an enormous beer garden and very friendly service.
M5 Step onto the Cotswold Way, Gloucestershire Junction 14 A short stop here after the M5 feels a bit like time travel. And very relaxing it is too.
