An ever so enchanted part of Wales, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park will have you falling over backwards with the amount of walks, beaches and wildlife on show. Here's a few highlights...
Things to do Liz Arnell
Abby and her golden retriever, Monty, have been busy exploring Cornwall to bring you their favourite dog walks from across the county.
Places to Go Abby D
Enjoy breakfast in the Chapel Cafe in Zennor and a stunning walk along the South West Coast Path and lunch in St Ives.
Things to do George Thomas
Whether to wear out the kids, or to rediscover alone time together, here are a few of our favourite walks in the South West.
Places to Go Katie Chown
For a truly diverse day out with your dog, with walks galore, head over to Netley’s Royal Victoria Country Park when on holiday in Hampshire.
Places to Go Kylie Barton
Take a wander along the riverbanks of the Helford in Cornwall as our writer, Abby, shows you her favourite places to go and things to do.
Things to do Abby D
We had driven through the town of Lyndhurst earlier in the day and made a note to stop off on our way back to our holiday cottage in Lymington, not least because of the large number of New Forest ponies we had seen just on the outskirts of the town.
Visitors' Book Faye
Come rain or shine, this Dartmoor walk is enjoyable at any time of year. Winter, spring, summer or autumn, you'll find our writer, Philip heading to Haytor Quarries.
Things to do Philip Eley
Dartmoor is made for dogs. Wide open spaces and plenty of miles to walk. Join our writer, Philip, on a tour of his favourite dog-walking routes on Dartmoor.
Places to Go Philip Eley
Get a breath of fresh air with a family walk along the beach and through the woods near Yarmouth. This dog friendly beach means every member of your clan can enjoy the Great Outdoors of the Isle of Wight.
Places to Go Kayleigh Hardy
Whether you started your resolutions and then lapsed, or never actually got round to starting, there is no time like the present - or no time like when you're on holiday in Dorset, to walk off the weight, with or without the dog as motivation.
Places to Go Becky Bye
South Hams is one of the most beautiful areas in Devon. It’s got everything for dogs: beaches, hills, woods, streams and pretty villages.
Places to Go Philip Eley
I cannot recommend Moors Valley Country Park highly enough, in fact I've already sent a number of friends and family along and hope to go back again myself soon.
Things to do Faye
Re-enact movies and grab brunch on the go with this walk around Corfe.
Pub Philosophy Peter Kirby
With a backpack full of essentials we headed off to start on our epic journey... all eight miles of it! We were both shattered by the end, but it was absolutely brilliant.
Places to Go B Hutchings
If you need a few cobwebs blowing away then this is the place to go for a dog walk in Cornwall.
Things to do B Hutchings
Isle of Wight dog walks at Yaverland don't come prettier than this one filled with sparkling sea glass for beach wanderers.
Places to Go Liz Arnell
6 of our favourite places to take your doggy friends on the Isle of Wight. These dog friendly pubs are just the ticket after a long walk with your four-legged friend.
Places to Go Kayleigh Hardy
Bailey's back to walk you around Torquay on a cultural route around the old town and harbour. It's a circular walk for dogs with a little bit of theatre for their owner.
Places to Go B Hutchings
Take a dog or two, an area of woodland and a picnic basket and enjoy some Dorset woodland dog walking. There are one or two dog-friendly pubs to discover along the way.
Places to Go Becky Bye
Wend your weary way back to the car park or stop for a while and watch the world go by on the quay - like Bailey.
Visitors' Book B Hutchings
A hidden gem with calm waters and golden sands, perfect for a quiet afternoon out in the sunshine while on holiday on the Isle of Wight.
Places to Go Liz Arnell
As voted for by Nigel, the yellow labrador. We holiday on the Isle of Wight a lot and like to make the most of the dog-friendly beaches on the island. These are the ones we think are the best.
Places to Go Liz Arnell
If you’re after a coastal day out in Dorset, but fancy something a little more adventurous than Lyme Regis or Swanage, then Lulworth Cove is for you.
Things to do Becky Bye
Just for a change, I thought we’d take a dog walk along Preston Beach in Paignton.
Visitors' Book B Hutchings
An alphabetical list of the 11 beaches in Dorset that are dog friendly all year, with a little about what's there for them (and you!).
Places to Go Katie Chown
A walk with a difference. This walk can only be attempted 4 times a year so plan your holiday for low tide and hope to strike lucky.
Things to do Liz Arnell
Join Liz Arnell and her Labrador Retriever, Nigel, on a circular walk on the east of the Isle of Wight. The walk takes in stunning sea views and magical woodland on the island.
Visitors' Book Liz Arnell
Devon is a fabulous place for dogs, with many wide-open spaces for running around in. So, which beaches in South Devon are the most dog-friendly?
Places to Go Philip Eley
One of the best things about holidaying in Dorset is long walks that end up in a cosy pub – and it’s just not the same if you don’t take your four-legged friend with you. Luckily we have some of the best dog-friendly cottages in Dorset.
Places to Go Amanda Tomlin
What do you do with your dog when it comes to your holiday? Well, bring him or her along for the ride! If you don't have a dog, take a look at our list of animal sanctuaries to visit for some furry fun in the south and west.
Places to Go Katie Chown
Soak up the sunshine and views of the Solent and the Channel with a walk around the Bembridge coastline on the east of the Isle of Wight.
Places to Go Kayleigh Hardy
Take in the waterside sights of an amble around the ancient village of Stoke Gabriel and its dog-friendly places to go.
Visitors' Book B Hutchings
We know because we've been there, but we're also backed up by our guests and Owners - here's some of the best things to do in the New Forest.
Things to do Katie Chown
It’s very tempting to belt out a rendition of something from ‘The Sound of Music’, but all I can manage is ‘Bailey wait for me!’ as she disappears through some brambles.
Visitors' Book B Hutchings
Dorset has some of the finest countryside that the nation has to offer, including some absolutely breath-taking views. For beauty, views, and for a certain special something, here are some top winter walks around Dorset as the cold weather closes in around us.
Places to Go Becky Bye
Take a wander around, picking up some interesting facts about Bigbury Bay while you're there; the life and times of a Huer, and the pilchard packers. Remember though, it is tidal!
Places to Go B Hutchings
Yes, we are talking rabbits, dog walkers, bird watchers, picnic lovers, historical researchers; and of course not forgetting the Guardhouse Cafe, on the Berry Head Nature Reserve
Visitors' Book B Hutchings
Walk your way around the county, with your four-legged friend in tow (or way ahead of you)
Visitors' Book Sian Pickles
No sounds of worldly toil ascending there Mar the full burst of prayer
Things to do Molly and the Princess
We've got a special Classic discount on walking books. All the walks in each book are circular and each has all the information walkers need for a good day out.
News & Offers Katie Chown
Everything smelled like rain. It was a smell I hadn't gotten used to yet, the smell of rain in Cornwall.
Visitors' Book Danielle Charles-Davies
We went at the wrong time of day to stumble across the locals. But we still picked up a few tips that sparked a Magical Mystery Tour of the Penwith peninsula.
Pub Philosophy Katie Chown
The pick of things to do, places to see, food to eat on the western tip of Cornwall by people who have been born there or as good as.
Places to Go Peter Kirby
The first of our county blogs in the run up to the end of the month, when the beaches become dog friendly once more. Dog friendly beaches in Dorset and holiday cottages on the Jurassic Coast.
News & Offers Katie Chown
Devon is ideal walking country, so it makes sense to take your dog.
News & Offers Katie Chown