Puppies are now everywhere you look and families out walking with their new hounds is a common sight. Waiting lists for puppies are growing as many have decided that the time is now right to get a new member of the family. With increasing numbers of people working from home and wishing to get out and explore their local green space the demand (and price!) for a four-legged friend is on the up. At Chiltern Relocation we have received a number of enquiries from families wanting to move out of London with their new pooch or keen to make the move and get a dog as soon as they have settled in.
If you have got a lockdown dog – or you are keen to explore new venues with your current faithful friend – here are our top dog walks with great pubs in the Chilterns.
The Blackwood Arms in Littleworth Common is a hidden gem. The pub is located in a small hamlet opposite Littleworth Common and neighbouring Burnham Beeches so there is plenty of scope for walks. The food is excellent (the Sunday roasts in particular) and muddy paws are more than welcome.
The Royal Standard in Forty Green is The Oldest Freehouse in England, nestled in the heart of the Chiltern countryside. The pub provides a variety of maps of self-guided walks which start from the pub crossing through woods and fields and over the occasional stile. The food is excellent country fayre using locally sourced produce.
The Royal Oak Marlow is an award-winning pub located in the quintessentially English village of Bovingdon Green. Dogs are allowed in the garden and certain parts of the pub so be sure to call ahead as this pub is very popular. After your hearty lunch you can enjoy a walk through history. The site at Pullingshill Wood contains the best and most complete set of WW1 training trenches left in the UK and plays an important part of recording the history of that time.
If you fancy a stroll along the river, then The Spade Oak is perfectly located on the Thames. Walkers can stroll past Cookham Reach Sailing Club where there is plenty of rivercraft to enjoy watching as you walk along the towpath or you can head in the opposite direction across the fields to Marlow. The pub has a choice or dog friendly dining areas or a large outside terrace.
This is just a small selection of Chiltern Relocation’s favourite dog friendly pubs. There are many websites to help you choose a great pub or restaurant which will welcome your hound after your walk.
Dog friendly places to eat here
Bring Pooch here
Doggie Pubs here
Also, why not try these websites to access a huge range of hand-picked dog walks near and far: Walkies Dog walks near me
And not forgetting the National Trust who have put together a selection of their properties that welcome dogs here
With a wealth of country pubs all keen to welcome feet and paws it is no wonder that a move to the area is often geared around your pet – or your ‘pawtential’ pet!
If you would like help finding your ideal location and home (with or without a dog!), please do get in touch. Visit our website www.chilternrelocation.com or email enquiries@chilternrelocation.com or call 01494 672086.
