A61 Exit 20 Canal du Midi dog walk, France Junction 20 Villefranche de L On a hot day this is a fantastic dog walk on the Canal du Midi towpath. It's peaceful and ideal for a complete break from motorway driving.
Moore Hall Forest dog walk, RoI A lovely place to walk with the dog and, although Moore Hall House is no more (it was burned down in the early 1900s) the story behind it is interesting.
A9 exit 39 sleepy village doggiestop, France Junction 39 Sigean With its characteristic 3-storey houses and narrow winding streets, this is a gem of a little village to amble around.
Dog walk near Sligo, RoI Really lovely spot for a dog walk, and apparently the place where the poet Yeats found the muse for the poem The Fiddler of Dooney.
A62 Exit 9 St Nicolas-de-la-Grave dog walk, France Junction 9 A small country park and water sports centre situated at the confluence of the Tarn and Garonne rivers.
A9 Exit 36 doggiestop in Béziers, France Junction 36 Beziers The force of the water rushing through this flight of nine locks has to be seen to be believed, and it's a brilliant place to de-stress after hours of motorway driving.
Dog walk near Bahana, RoI Popular in summer, and perfect for a good long walk with the dog. Several trails to choose from, and the scenery is stunning.
Carrickbyrne dog walk, RoI Nicely marked easy to follow short trails here. Useful as a walkies stop between Rosslare and Waterford - or just for a walk anyway.
Forest dog walk near Kingscourt, RoI Marked forest trails in a working forest that's welcoming to visitors. Good off-lead romping for dogs.
Dog walk near Rathdrum, RoI The mansion in the park was where Charles Parnell was born, there's no museum or anything here now though (the building is used as offices).
Dog walk near Cong, RoI Ideal spot for a leisurely picnic on the lough shore - and the dog will be delighted with a woodland walk and then a chance for some swimming.
Dog walk near Kilshane, RoI Peaceful woodland with easy forest tracks to walk on. And if you've an interest in history there's some seriously old stuff to try and find while you're here.
