A14 dog walk and dog-friendly cafe/pub near Naseby, Northamptonshire Junction 2 We found this was a good combo of dog-friendly pub and short dog walk, with the site of the Battle of Naseby just a few miles away if you get inspired by the 'oldness' of everything around here.
M90 Junction 6 dog walk near Kinross, Scotland Junction 6 Superb dog-walking here, with swimming places and broad open spaces for dogs to really stretch their legs. Kids will love this place too - there's a sturdy and well-equipped pirates playground.
Posh pooch dining near the M6 Junction 17, Cheshire Junction 17 Super special Grade 1 listed pub, once called home by the Lord of the Manor. So if dog-friendly dining in style makes your posh pooch happy, head for the Old Hall.
A82 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Loch Lomond, Scotland Popular with walkers, and close to some lovely dog walks. The Drovers was bought by an Edinburgh pubco (2022) and details may have changed since then. They are definitely still dog-friendly.
Circular dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Salisbury, Wiltshire A dining pub with great food and a pleasant welcome for people and dogs. Plus a circular walk or shorter options and no stiles or sheep.
M40 Junction 11 dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Oxfordshire Junction 11 A relaxing stroll with the dog along the Oxford Canal through the Cherwell Valley. It starts from a delightful Oxfordshire village - famous for the Fairport Convention festival.
M4 junction 37 dog-friendly beach and walk near Porthcawl, Glamorgan, Wales Junction 37 The story of the village here has plenty of drama – from sunken villages to ghosts. It is an outstandingly attractive area, and has been featured in the 'Coast' series on TV.
M56 Jct 12 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Cheshire Junction 12 A four centuries old inn where dogs are welcome and it's on the Sandstone Trail for a good dog walk. Watch out for vicious speed bumps on the approach road.
M4 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Malmesbury, Wiltshire Junction 17 The village is on the banks of the River Avon between the Cotswolds and the North Wessex Downs. The pub here is very dog-friendly and really convenient for a break from the M4.
Ross on Wye dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Herefordshire Wilton Roundabout A delightful 17th century inn with easy access to dog walks and the River Wye for particularly hot dogs to take a dip.
A483 dog walk and dog-friendly inn, Wales Really good dog and family stop on a road that doesn't have a lot of options. The walk starts from just behind the pub, and younger kids can let off steam in the play area.
M25 Junction 8 Country Park dog walks and a dog-friendly pub, Surrey Junction 8 A mix of fields and woodlands surrounding a lake. To begin with we thought the park was just a sailing centre, but there's much more to it than that and dogs can enjoy a really good walk here.