A dog walk in one of the lost villages of Verdun, France If you're driving across the East side of France, this 'lost' village is a tranquil place to take a break. It's in a clearing of a vast forest and ideal for a picnic and time out.
Opal coast dog-friendly beach, France If you like quirky historical factoids, Wissant deserves a moment of your time.
A dog walk in St Suliac, France One of the prettiest fishing villages in France, with houses and walls festooned with traditional fishing nets. An explore of the narrow pedestrian lanes in the old town is a delight.
Woodland dog walk above Weston, Somerset Junction 23 A fabulous wood for a dog walk, with several interesting historic moments to look out for too. Very safe for dogs and kids, and easily walkable from the town if you're staying nearby.
Ben Lomond dog walks, Scotland The road stops here and everyone comes to walk by the loch, or to have a go at walking to the top of Scotland's most southerly and relatively easy Munro (hill).
Canal and woodland dog walk from Crinan, Scotland A picturesque combo of dog walk, dog-friendly cafe and bistro and a lot of local history connected with both a canal and historic events from long before the Victorians.
Beach walk and dog-friendly restaurant, Scotland Wonderfully big and dog-friendly beach when the tide is out. Time for doggie football or frizbees on a grand scale.
Glen Finglas woodland dog walk, Scotland The dogs had a fine time here in the forest and it's clearly a popular place for locals to get their dogs out.
Tranquil dog-friendly gardens and tropical planting, Scotland A very calm and shady garden where you can see the extraordinary climate of the Rhins at work. Dogs are welcome on lead, and you may well spot a red squirrel dashing from tree to tree.
Dog walk and dog-friendly dining near Peebles, Scotland Inside the unassuming exterior of this gastro-pub with dog-friendly B&B rooms you'll find a warm welcome and sophisticated interior.
Denholm dog-friendly hotel and dog walk, Scotland A dog-friendly hotel with rooms halfway between Hawick and Jedburgh. Ideally placed for a stopover in the Borders and with a really good dog walk from the door.
Small beach and quiet charm near Glenuig, Scotland Small sand and shingle beach with enchanting views. It's a great place for a dog to put his nose up and sniff, and on a sunny day it feels just perfect.