A pretty village with tea room and gentle dog walk, Lancashire Picture perfect village that looks as if it belongs in the Cotswolds! Tea room in summer and a lovely walk over lush grassy fields.
A dog walk round a mere and country park, Shropshire An enjoyable stroll near to one of the characteristic meres of the area. Lovely for dogs, kids and drivers and with plenty to interest anyone remotely interested in wildflowers and insect life.
A49 dog-friendly thatched inn near Church Stretton, Shropshire A busy, thatched country inn right on the A49. Once inside the bar the cut-throat racetrack of the A49 is quickly forgotten.
A castle dog walk near Wrexham, Wales A huge statement of English domination over the Welsh, and then a transformation into a more domestic and homely space. So there's a fair bit of history going on.
Lakeside country park dog walk and cafe, West Yorkshire A large and popular country park with huge appeal for dogs and children. We were charmed by the Room on a Broom walk, with some slighty scary witches along the way!
Easy access dog walk in a secluded valley near Buxton, Derbyshire Easy access dog walk in a quiet and peaceful part of the Peak District. It's a wonderful place to hear curlews and see some super-sized moorland insects (nice ones).
A short walk on a long causeway near Bamford, Derbyshire A cheat of one of the iconic High Peak walks is exactly what you need for a short walk with the dog and a break from the driving.
The beer garden with the fantastic view, Staffordshire This has to be the 'best view from a beer garden' in the county. Totally stunning on a clear day, and worth the winding lanes to get here.
A69 Priory ruins, riverside walk and Bark & Brew cafe, Cumbria Tranquil ruins where dogs are welcome and shaded seats are a welcome sight on a hot day. Best of all is the Bark and Brew dog cafe next door!
Dog walk and dog-friendly cafe and pubs in Teesdale, County Durham A bustling and traditional Teesdale town with dog-friendly cafe and pubs, and small independent shops. It feels a bit like a film set, but this small town is delightfully real and well worth a visit.
A170 quaint market town and dog-friendly refreshments, North Yorkshire Busy small market town on the edge of the moors and with a somewhat quaint feel and atmosphere.
