A11 Exit 4 near Frazé, France Junction 4 We were completely amazed by this little village, not just because of the fabulous 15th century chateau but mainly because of the very friendly people who live here.
A20 exit 55 doggiestop near Souillac, France Junction 55 Souillac In the heart of the Dordogne valley, this small town has a great combination of good places to eat, charming old buildings and an excellent dog walk too.
A11/4-5 Aire des Charmes (westbound), France Les Charmes // La Petite Jardiniere An unusually spacious Aire with a grassy area that's about the size of a football pitch. It's too close to the traffic to be an off-lead walkies, but is definitely a boon to desperate dogs.
A20 Exit 13 Châteauroux doggiestop, France Junction 13 Tours, St Maur Châteauroux has some narrow and winding medieval streets around the old chateau (now a government building) where tanners and clothworkers once plied their trades, and at one point in the 12th...
A6 country park dog walks near Blaby, Leicestershire Delightful countryside dog walk near the Environmental Centre.
Balcary Bay dog-friendly hotel, Scotland Expect a warm and sincere welcome at this country house hotel with waterside views and dog walks.
Woodland dog walk near Dumfries, Scotland A perfect circular dog walk that's ideal for a leg stretch near Dumfries. The walk isn't over long and still has plenty of variety and interest.
Woodland walk with no livestock, Cumbria A forest walk with easy paths and a fine view on a clear day. We walked up in a mist of never-ending drizzle but local dogwalkers assured us it is usually a clear and lovely walk.
A walk in Lothersdale with dog-friendly country pub, North Yorkshire Dogs are welcome at his village freehouse with some rather good local beer, and a walk on an unscary part of the Pennine Way.
Gower dog walk through history and woodland, Wales A walk through history where people have lived for thousands of years, and an amazing play space for dogs to run free on soft grass and enjoy the woodland sniffing.
Hudson Way dog walk near Market Weighton A614, East Yorkshire A lovely dog walk along a leisure path made from an old railway. It seems to be popular with cycling families and at weekends the atmosphere is warm and festive.
Dog walk in the forest near Helmsley, North Yorkshire A cool and shady walk with the dog on easy paths with terrific views over the North Yorks National Park.