A43 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Brackley, Northamptonshire If you're a bit vague on where Northamptonshire is - this attractive pub and village will come as a lovely surprise. The area is basically the Cotswolds without the crowds.
A38 Cotswold dog walk and a dog-friendly pub, Gloucestershire This a great place to take a break and combine refreshments at a welcoming pub with a dog walk on the Cotswold Way to the Tyndale monument and beyond if you have time.
A46 near Pershore dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Worcestershire Stunningly pretty little village, and the inn here is one of those lovely locals with great food, walks on the door-step and a fine welcome for well-behaved dogs.
A15 country pub near Lincoln and a gentle dog walk, Lincolnshire A friendly country pub for refreshments by the beck and a dog walk by the water and across fields to keep Fido happy. The stream is perfect for cooling and cleaning doggie paws and legs.
Charming dog-friendly tea-rooms, Northumberland One of the very best garden tea rooms we've seen this year. The flowers are a delight and the cakes here are light and calorie-free.
Ancient forest dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Chigwell, Essex A forest walk with the dog in what was once the massive Forest of Essex. Medieval kings and aristos came here to hunt deer and hang out under the trees even on a school day.
Vintage cafe and a photocall for seals, Norfolk We loved it here. First up, the beach is enormous and a regular nursery for seal pups in Spring.
A12 heritage village with dog walk and pub, Suffolk A small village with postcard views whichever way you look. The church you'll walk past was painted several times by Constable and the village got a mention in the Domesday Book.
Medieval castle near Aldeburgh with dog-friendly inn and B&B, Suffolk A marvellous village with a castle, two dog-friendly pubs and best of all a fantastically atmospheric dog walk beside the river. Definitely worth a visit for a taste of Suffolk.
Riverside walk and picnic or a dog-friendly pub near Royston, Cambridgeshire You've got choices here, either a pub stop and short walk on the green or a wonderful river walk (dry days only) from a car park just outside the village and the option of driving up to the village...
Village dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Colchester, Essex Close to the A12 for a driving break without faffing too much around to get there. And a straightforward dog walk over fields that's lovely on a dry day.
A short dog walk near Little Waltham and the A131, Essex A short circular dog walk and a relaxed village pub with a popular outdoor space.