Le Havre Vet Hospital and Clinic, France Junction 5 Le Havre Port 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.
Atlantic dunes dog-friendly beach and walk, France Said to be the biggest sand dune system in Europe, and part of the national park, this is completely extraordinary. Too huge by far to be able to photograph, it's a 'must see' of the natural world.
A57 small country park dog walk, South Yorkshire A local dog walkers' favourite, and a good free alternative to Rother Valley for a dog walk if you don't need the amenities.
Tram Museum and dog walk, Derbyshire Don't be put off by the nerdy idea of a tram museum - this is an award winning day out, with a built-in walk and an amazing reconstruction of a village using 'found' buildings from far and wide.
Riverside Park dog walk near Bewdley, Worcestershire A nice mix of lush meadows and woodland, with the river Severn flowing by beyond the grass. On a warm day it's a good spot for a stroll, cool drink and generally potter around.
A16 exit 27 Ste Cecile dog-friendly beach, France Junction 27 Neufchatel-Hardelot Dogs allowed on the beach, France Sainte Cecile is a popular summer resort with plenty going on in season.
Dog walks in the Landes de Locarn, France A really good walk with the dog, and an impressive menhir as a bonus feature.
Craft centre with cafe and dog walk near M1 Jct 16, Northamptonshire Junction 16 Take a change of pace from the M1 and enjoy a relaxing stop at this farm craft centre and cafe. Dogs are welcome as long as they are on leads all the time.
M5 J6 and 7 Country inn and dog walk near Worcester, Worcestershire Junction 7 A dog-friendly country pub with a large car park and easy access from the Evesham Road.
Dog walks near Callander and Ben Ledi, Scotland A newly created car park with picnic tables and a choice of several good dog walks. As with all the car parks in the Trossachs you need to be early or lucky to get a parking space.
Exotic, dog-friendly Gardens and hotel cafe, Scotland The gardens welcome dogs on leads and are best visited in Spring when many of the blooms are at their best. It's a very pleasant stroll with the dog, with fantastic views over to the isles.
A dog walk on the Speyside Way, Scotland A chance to enjoy a section of the Speyside Way with the dog in remote countryside. No facilities, but the small town of Tomintoul isn't far away.