Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
This is a gastro-walk, and you'll need to leave the A20 at lunchtime to make the most of it! The restaurant is opposite an 11th century church with an improbably twisted spire and charming gardens.
You may recognise this delightful village from the Midsomer Murders series.
Popular and busy pub with plenty going on. The Inn dates from the 16th century - when it used to host a horse market.
There's a choice of three short dog walks on well-signed footpaths here - ideal for a poochie pitstop. This is part of the Mersey Forest and now a nature reserve.
A good family stop near Stockton-on-Tees with really interesting living history activities, adventure playground and fun stuff for kids (school holidays only) and plenty of walking along part of a...
Peaceful walk with the dog along a former rail track, and one side of the path is fully accessible.
Very sweet village inn, with a pretty garden and friendly atmosphere. Dogs, families and strangers made to feel welcome. Definitely try one of the local ciders if you're not driving.
A breath of fresh air in the rugged uplands of Shropshire. The views alone are worth coming here to see and your dog will have so much to sniff and see.
This pub is in a lovely part of the countryside and the walk is easy to follow. It is a really pretty place to enjoy the scenery and some excellent food.
Ideal for a dog-friendly stop-over on your journey, this little market town gives you access to lovely walks on Dartmoor and the hills, as well as all the facilities you may need in the town.
A dog-friendly establishment in the middle of an historic and traditional Cotswold town. The pub is full of charm and atmosphere, and has kept itself very grounded too.