Coastal Cumbria with dog-friendly hotel, walks and a castle, Cumbria A real hidden gem just outside the national park and there's plenty to do here and no crowds.
Historic country inn near Craven Arms, Shropshire An overnight favourite of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin, this pub claims to be the oldest in Shropshire. Happily the menu and service is fully up-to-date.
A rural walk and country pub, Herefordshire A gorgeous part of Herefordshire to take a break and just enjoy the fresh air and scents and sounds of nature.
The Ruins of Castle Mortimer and a gastro pub, Herefordshire Once the stronghold of the Mortimer family, the village now has fallen back to rural life and the castle ruins are great for kids and dogs to explore.
Village dog-friendly pub and doggie river splashing, Cumbria A family-run 17th century village pub with a doggie swimming river nearby.
Village pub and dog walks, Lancashire A dog-friendly pub with access to several really long dog walks over the fells, and a shorter one for dogs on a journey.
Dog walk on the Minster Way near York, East Yorkshire A traditional Yorkshire dining pub, so make sure you're hungry before ordering! It's within easy reach of York and dogs will love the walkies here.
Dog-friendly pub near Eye, Suffolk A friendly and helpful Free House with draught cider and roaring fires in winter. Covered seating outside and garden tables.
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!
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.
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.
A433 A visit to St Arild and a dog-friendly country inn, Gloucestershire Wonderful dog-friendly inn where pooch can expect to be wrapped in nose to tail comfort and tasty sausage breakfasts.