Dog walk on the Down, West Sussex First of all this is a fabulous walk with the dog. And it's also worth a moment of wonder that so many generations have made this landscape so special over the last 2000 years or so.
A61 exit 24 a dog walk in The Citadel, France Junction 23 Carcassonne-Ouest We didn't think that anyone would want to miss a visit to Europe's finest medieval city - and as a bonus the ramparts walk is marvellous for dogs.
Crecy battlefield dog walk, France Junction 24 Crecy A visit to Crécy wouldn't be complete without a small detour to experience at first hand a king's eye view of the famous battlefield where an outnumbered, but not out-classed, Anglo-Welsh army...
A9 Battlefield dog walk and visitor centre, Scotland Dogs will love the big open spaces here and so will battle enthusiasts of all ages. The visitor centre has a lovely shop, and you'll find big bowls of dog water around the site.
A dog walk in the Rivelin Valley, South Yorkshire A wonderful dog walk with everything a pampered pooch might desire. Swimming, sniffing and scampering places are in abundance. It's also a good family spot with plenty of nature spotting.
Woodland dog walks near Coniston, Cumbria A choice of pretty walks that are usually quiet and peaceful even at the height of summer.
Exploring dog-friendly gardens and a cup of tea and cake, Lincolnshire An oasis of calm just a few meters off the hectic A158. It's perfect for a relaxing stroll and a nice cup of National Trust tea and cake.
Walberswick section of the Sandlings Walk, Suffolk A section of the Sandlings long distance footpath that's very suitable for dogs and the track is well-signed and easy to follow.
A16 exit 38 National Forest dog walk near Guines, France Junction 38 St Inglevert As well as clear and easy walking paths for an excellent walk with the dog, this forest is famous for 'Blanchard's Column'.
A20 exit 48 Doggiestop in the middle ages, France Junction 48 Allassac A little visited village, well off the tourist coach routes and with plenty to interest visitors. The village dates back well over a thousand years.
A26 exit 23 doggiestop in Troyes, France Junction 23 The medieval timbered Old Town of Troyes is well worth stopping to explore - and many UK drivers choose to stop here overnight in one of the several dog-friendly hotels Finding a park for the dog is...
A87 exit 24 motorway break in an artists village, France Junction 24 Thouarc This is a gorgeously medieval and dog-friendly village and officially called an 'artists village'. The buildings are really interesting to browse around, and the tourist office is extremely helpful.