The UK’s best dog-friendly road trips, ranked

Planning a UK getaway with your dog sounds simple – until you realise how much needs to line up. Walks that actually welcome muddy paws, pubs that don’t just tolerate dogs, and places to stay where they’re as excited about your arrival as you are.

That’s where a good road trip comes into its own. No rigid plans, no rushing between check-ins – just open roads, plenty of stops, and the freedom to follow the day wherever it leads. For dogs, it’s pretty much the perfect holiday.

To make things even easier, we’ve pulled together the UK’s best dog-friendly road trips using data from our Dog Friendly Road Trip Index. These are the routes where everything clicks – from scenic walks to standout stays – so you can spend less time planning and more time exploring.