Dog-friendly pub near Stourbridge, West Midlands Surprisingly rural pub on the edge of the Black Country. It does have a locals' feel, but less so in the summer when it's warm enough to sit outside.
A7 exit 24 Caumont doggiestop, France Junction 24 Sometimes we stumble on the entirely unexpected - such as this former 12th century monastery with gardens, wine tasting and an entertaining self-guide tour of the buildings with the help of a monk...
A11/4-5 Aire des Charmes (westbound), France Les Charmes // La Petite Jardiniere An unusually spacious Aire with a grassy area that's about the size of a football pitch. It's too close to the traffic to be an off-lead walkies, but is definitely a boon to desperate dogs.
A6 country park dog walks near Blaby, Leicestershire Delightful countryside dog walk near the Environmental Centre.
A3400 near Moreton dog-friendly pub, B&B and dog walk, Warwickshire Dog-friendly pub, with a warm atmosphere and excellent food. There are some really good walks nearby, or just chill on the village green opposite.
Woodland walk with no livestock, Cumbria A forest walk with easy paths and a fine view on a clear day. We walked up in a mist of never-ending drizzle but local dogwalkers assured us it is usually a clear and lovely walk.
Country inn with dog walk and swimming, Herefordshire Riverside country inn with access to the river and also a short circular dog walk.
Nature reserve dog walk, Cumbria A fantastically remote and wild space for wildlife, and dog walkers. Definitely worth bringing binoculars and an app to identify the plants and insect life here.
Canal junction tea room and cafe with towpath walk, Staffordshire Rather an interesting piece of canal design, as this is the junction of the Shropshire Union and Newport canals. There's a thriving tea shop and chandlery where dogs are welcome.
A689 Wolsingham dog walk and waterside picnic, County Durham A hidden gem of a dog walk in the small market town of Wolsingham, in the Wear valley.
Hudson Way dog walk near Market Weighton A614, East Yorkshire A lovely dog walk along a leisure path made from an old railway. It seems to be popular with cycling families and at weekends the atmosphere is warm and festive.
