Mewslade dog-friendly beach, Gower Peninsula, Wales A pretty little beach on the Gower and much quieter than many other beaches in summer. There's a walk to get there, and it's worth checking that you'll be arriving when the tide is out.
Upper Gornal dog-friendly pub, Staffordshire A CAMRA pub with real ales, hand pumps and a lovely old-fashioned pubby atmosphere. A local treasure, dog-friendly and well worth a visit
The White Horse Inn - Ruddington, Nottinghamshire Lovely dog-friendly pub in the heart of Ruddington.
Riverside dog walk off the A821, Scotland A really enjoyable riverside dog walk in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
Nairn dog-friendly beach in winter, Scotland Long sandy beach, dog-restricted in summer but great for autumn and winter dog walks
Gunton Denes dog-friendly beach, Suffolk Dogs welcome all year round. It's a great beach to walk along - we didn't let Jem swim as there seemed to be quite an undertow and he's not a strong swimmer.
Dog-friendly dining pub and dog walk near Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales Come here for a bracing walk with the dog and some outstanding food afterwards. Run by a local chef/patron this is something out of the ordinary.
Dog walk at the Parc Jean Perdrix, Valence, France Junction 14 If you're staying in Valence, this 26 hectare park is definitely worth a visit.
A498 Stunning lake and dog walk, Wales Beautiful clear water lake with mountain backdrop. It's in Snowdonia.
Canal dog walk from Kilsyth, Scotland Walk via Roman Antonine Wall to Banknock and back on the canal towpath
Brew Brothers - dog friendly cafe in centre of Kendal, Cumbria Funky cafe in centre of Kendal. Dog friendly. Food is great and coffee good too. Dog treats in the 'doggy buffet'. In the centre of Kendal. Nice to go in when walking round the town.