This market town used to be of massive strategic importance and the Norman castle looms over Swaledale quite ominously on a grey day.
One of those perfect places to get the dog and driver out of the car and off on an easy walk with a cup of tea and cake afterwards. Open in Summer only.
A very handy stop with the dog between Swindon and Oxford and within a mile of the A420. Food served all day at the inn and the dog walk is an easy one to follow.
A village with dog-friendly pub, an interesting art collection and grounds, plus a longer dog walk.
Look out for some very well-known TV personalities in here, and enjoy the atmosphere of what's said to be the oldest inn in England. It's an extraordinary place and well worth a visit.
Just the spot for a mooch with the pooch on a fine day when you get the views. And definitely a walk to get you in the holiday mood.
We were charmed by the cheery welcome at this dog and child-friendly village pub with a huge garden. Active dogs will be happy with a romp over fields and then a play with the pub pooch.
A rural dog walk and dog-friendly pub close to M2 Junction 5. The walk passes attractive timbered buildings showing the history here reaching deep into the Middle Ages.
Reliably good service and food from a popular dining inn group. Plenty of walking in this area.
Much more than a pitstop off the A38, gardeners, shoppers, dogs and kids will all find something very special here.
Another dog-friendly inn with walks close to our favourite Cumbrian river, the Eden. We've shared both of our local dog walks, one is 2.5 miles and the other just a bit longer.
Fabulous old coaching inn near the banks of the River Thames and dogs get a very warm welcome.