Woodland dog walk near Halling, Kent A section of the North Downs Way makes for a splendid dog walk, and the woodland here is one of the highest points in Kent so the views are pretty good too.
Nature reserve dog walk near Gravesend, Kent Incredibly atmospheric dog walking on the Saxon shore, and quite eerie on a windy day. Apparently this is the Hoo Peninsula. Best in summer.
M3 dog walk and a dog-friendly pub near Southampton, Hampshire Junction 14 A very good dog walk on the Common for bouncy dogs close to where the M3 and M27 meet.
Dog walk and dog-friendly pub near Coalport, Shropshire An easy and accessible walk for dog owners, and the option for refreshments in a popular country pub chain.
A25 exit 8 dog walk near Armentières, France Junction 8 Moments of pure joy for dogs in an enormous country park with plenty of space for dogs (or kids!) to bound around.
Galan d'Or dog-friendly beach, France Enormous sandy beach, with no dog restrictions. This is just one of several beaches in the area, and unusual in that it has disabled facilities.
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.
Penistone Hill dog walk, Haworth, West Yorkshire Visitors flock to Haworth for the Railway Children steam train, and the parsonage where the Bronte sisters lived.
A29 exit 11 dog walk in the Forest of Eu, France Junction 11 Dogs will love a walk in this huge forest. It's quiet and peaceful and you're unlikely to meet anyone else. It's a relaxing spot for a motorway break.
Ile Besnard beach and dog walk, Brittany, France A splendid sandy beach that is really close to St Malo. We found it an ideal place to give the dogs a good run when you arrive from the ferry in the early morning.
Dog walk with a view and a fascinating Museum Brittany, France This is a walk for the dog, with different options for curious people too.