Lough Graney dog walk, RoI Flagmount's quite a popular place for traditional pursuits - and the lake has a gorgeous white sandy beach. There's a choice of walks, and on a good day a potter by the lake is just great.
St Robert, dog walk in the Haute-Vallee de Chevreuse, France Just one access point to the massive Haute-Vallee de Chevreuse regional park. Great for off lead dogs, picnics and some exhilarating forest air. Don't be surprised to see the occasional horse rider.
Hunandaye dog walks, France Loads of oxygen and the sounds of nature in this quiet national forest. It's easy walking, and good for all the family - not just the dog!
Cap de Flamanville coastal dog walk, France Short coastal path walk to a former lighthouse - now a restaurant where dogs are made welcome!
Lac de St Michel freshwater dog beach, Brittany, France A tiny lakeside beach that's just doggie perfect for a cooling dip on a hot summer's day.
Plelauff canal dog walk, Brittany, France Another enjoyable and accessible section of the Nantes-Brest canal.
Whixall Moses nature trails and canal towpath, Shropshire We loved our visit here, and it really felt like time travel back to the end of the last Ice Age.
The Exotic Gardens of Roscoff, Brittany, France Dogs are allowed into these extraordinary gardens and if you're a keen gardener with time to spend before the Roscoff ferry I can't think of anywhere better to pass the time.
Forest of Huelgoat dog walk and La Scorie, Brittany, France A dog walk on broad forest tracks and the heady aroma of pine and bracken. Close to the very popular walk by the river and the Chasm 'Gouffre', and far less visited.
Bois de Keroual dog walk near Brest, France After a day in the bustling town of Brest you and the dog deserve some generous personal space and fresh air, and the woods here don't disappoint.
A887 dog walk near Glenmoriston, Scotland This is a wonderful place for a walk. It is a nature lover's delight as much as a great place to take your dog for a walk.
A48 Farm Shop and Cafe, great for kids, Gloucestershire An ideal place for a stop if you're heading into Wales and need to stock up with a quality food shop. The cafe is dog-friendly and it's a very family friendly space.
