A pleasant suburban dog-friendly pub with very easy access to woodland dog walks. Very convenient for the A12 or the M25.
Waterside park with walking trails along the River Stour. This is an open space of long standing. Apparently Henry II granted the first fishing rights to anglers here.
Pleasant countryside pub with B&B and dog walk just off the A350 on the way to Shaftesbury.
Rural village inn with a homely feel. Dogs and families are welcome, and if you're making a break from your journey this feels a bit like time travel (in a good way).
A choice of iconic monuments to walk the dog and see what's to see, and then get a snack and coffee (or a full meal) in a traditional family- and dog-friendly inn.
A fantastic pub with a great reputation for its food and really convenient for a lovely woodland dog walk.
Beautifully quiet and relaxing dog walk in the shadow of an 11th century abbey ruin. Make sure you have your English Heritage card with you.
A courtyard setting for a number of country businesses, and easy to spot from the A49. On a dry day when you can sit outside this is a good stop for drivers, dogs and family.
Pretty riverside pub with a large waterside garden and a short doggie legstretch in woodland.
Full of expectations of a big view over to France, white cliffs and the sea it wasn't to be. The mist had rolled in, cutting off the continent and anything more than a few feet ahead.
This is a bit like a history lesson squeezed into one visit. Interesting though, and even dogs can join in. The pub is big and friendly, and very welcoming.
A fine area for dog walks long or short. And then a friendly and dog-welcoming country pub just a minute away from the A272.