Earlswood dog-friendly pub, Warwickshire Thwaites pub with dining. Very dog friendly; treats on the bar and water bowls available.
Sandwell Valley dog walk, West Midlands Junction 1 Short, and pleasant walk through a bird sanctuary. The visitor centre has lots of interesting info, and there's plenty for kids to do (apart from walking the dog).
Sheldon Park dog walk, West Midlands Quaint country park with a working show farm, and 300 acres of old countryside. It's hard to believe that the end of the runway at B'ham airport forms the edge of the park - until a plane takes off.
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.
Strensham services dog walking area, Worcestershire A sizeable fenced off convenient dog walking area very easy to reach and within the Strensham services.
Cole Bank Park local dog walk, West Midlands Cole Bank park is squashed between the M6 and the Chester Road, which doesn't sound great - but, it's the starting point for a circular riverside walk by the River Cole - one of those rivers that are...
Babbs Mill dog walk, West Midlands Babbs Mill park lies on the Cole Valley, and includes a lake (much loved by Canada geese) and a good space for a 30-40 minute dog walk.
Upper Gornal dog-friendly pub, Staffordshire A CAMRA pub with real ales, hand pumps and a lovely old-fashioned pubby atmosphere. A local treasure, dog-friendly and well worth a visit
Newhall Valley Country Park dog walk, West Midlands Lottery money has transformed this 200 acre park into a pleasant walking spot.
Doe Bank Park, West Midlands, West Midlands Doe Bank is a small wood and playing fields, and alongside the park there is a large field that the land owner doesn't mind responsible dog walkers using.
M6 Junction 5 or 7 dog walk, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Junction 5 This is a former deer park with 2,400 acres of open space - including 7 lakes. The terrain is a mix of heathland, woodlands, wetlands and marshes.