Peace and calm in a shaded arboretum, North Yorkshire Far from the crowds at the palatial Castle Howard nearby, you'll find a relaxing mood here in 160 acres of peace and calm.
Woodland dog walk near Barmby Moor, East Yorkshire A quiet and gentle woodland dog walk with trees giving plenty of protection against the sun, and rain too. Very relaxing for people and dogs.
Long dog walk on a medieval route, Northumberland A really good, long dog walk that's worth checking out if you are staying nearby. The rural pub where drovers used to halt seems to be for sale (2024).
A stroll on the Weavers Way near Felmingham, Norfolk A fully accessible walk along a former rail track, now part of the Weavers Way footpath. It's an easy walk and has no stiles or livestock to contend with.
Stunning marshland dog walk and dog-friendly pub nearby, Essex 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.
Dog-friendly motel and country park - close to Heathrow Airport, London A Travelodge motel with a small country park literally on the doorstep, and really close for Heathrow if you need to stay over to pick someone up and have the dog with you.
Dog walk and honest pub food near Stroud, Gloucestershire Top class dog-friendly pub with a huge car park, and a woodland walk for the dog. It's between Stroud and Tetbury and the pub doesn't charge silly Cotswold prices. The pies are marvellous.
A131 Country pub with a dog walk near Braintree, Essex A traditional Essex pub, deep in the countryside and surrounded by traces of medieval life, and close to the A131 too.
Riverside dog walk with large kids playground, Northumberland A good stop for families with a pretty riverside dog walk and a fun adventure playground with plenty of equipment.
Dog-friendly pub and dog walk on the River Deben, Suffolk A really popular pub on the banks of the River Deben. This is an amazing place if you enjoy watching people playing around in boats. The dog walk is splendid too.
Riverside dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Ipswich, Suffolk A seriously dog-friendly pub on the banks of the River Orwell. Breathe in the fresh sea air (the coast isn't far away) and enjoy a bracing walk along the river bank.
In the footsteps of John Clare, with dog-friendly country inn, Cambridgeshire An essential stop for fans of the poet John Clare, as well as a woodland dog walk and a dog-friendly pub.
