Stairhaven dog-friendly beach, Scotland Stony beach with direct access from the car park. Dogs allowed all year round.
A508 dog-friendly dining near Brixworth, Northamptonshire A dog-friendly pub that's very easy to spot from the road, and not too far from the A14. We've found it a handy meeting-up point between Market Harborough and Kettering.
Farm cafe and walk on the common, Surrey Lovely dog-friendly cafe right next to the Common for walkies with the pooch. A good stop for families with lots of interesting wildlife to explore and colouring paper in the cafe.
Dog-friendly riverside pub near Evesham, Worcestershire On a warm summer's day you can't beat a cool drink next to the gentle lapping of the River Avon.
A920 A Castle of Pleasure - dogs and kids welcome, Scotland We thought this was a lovely place to take a break, and it's ideal for families.
Ile de Re vet clinic, France English-speaking staff at this surgery on the Ile de Re. They have two branches, one at La Flotte and the other at St Martin.
Farndon dog-friendly pub, Cheshire A friendly pub in the middle of an attractive Cheshire village. The food is delicious and dogs are made very welcome.
Dog-friendly pub with B&B near Ashbourne, Derbyshire Perched on the bank of the River Dove, this dog-friendly pub is a great place to explore the waggyful White Peak area. There are dog-friendly rooms too.
Country estate riverside dog walk near M1 Junction 13, NI A National Trust property can be a good option if you're trying to juggle the needs of passengers and dogs.
Hurstwood circular dog walk, Lancashire An easy walk around a small reservoir. You're not far from Burnley, but this feels like deep countryside.
Barnoldswick Canal dog walk and cafe, Lancashire Just the kind of driving break we love. A cafe with fresh, moist cakes and decent coffee, and a dog walk along a canal. Simple and perfect.
A52 Moorland dog walk near Stoke, Staffordshire A great dog walk to the east of Stoke, and within easy reach of the A52. No facilities here, but marvellous walking.
