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.
English-speaking vet near Cherbourg, France Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
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.
Shawford Down dog walk, Hampshire A short walk on hard-surfaced paths to reach a fabulous view over the Itchen Valley. It's close to the M3 too.
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.
A16 exit 28 dog walk and beach, France Junction 28 Isques No dog restrictions on this lovely sandy beach, and it's plenty big enough to get Fido's little legs tired out.
Coetquen Forest dog walk, France Enchanting walk through the forest from the Aire de la Ville Hamon car park. Whether you're taking a quick break from driving, or planning a longer hike with the dog - this is just great!
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.
Dog-friendly country inn near the M4, Berkshire Junction 14 Literally a minute from the motorway, this dog-welcoming country inn takes you into a different world from the M4.
A229 Easy dog walk and a country pub full of history, Kent We love the easy off-lead dog walk here, and the 16th century pub has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Amazing when you read about its lurid background of smuggling and derring-do!
