A9 Exit 29 Doggiestop near Montpellier, France A lovely walk on the outskirts of Montpellier, and if you time your visit well there's a fine restaurant near the church for a splendid French lunch.
A89 exit 14 gentle stroll with the dog, France Junction 14 A real oasis of tranquillity, with a fairytale chateau complete with Rapunzel towers and a dog-friendly garden that smells fabulous.
A61 exit 23 a dog walk in Carcassonne, France Junction 23 Carcassonne-Ouest If you have time to look at the 'new' city of Carcassonne you'll find all the souvenirs from the medieval city on sale at a fraction of the price and, especially at lunchtime, some really excellent...
A26 exit 13 doggie stop in Laon, France Junction 13 Perched on a hilltop with wide ranging views over the countryside, the medieval town of Laon has been a place of refuge, a strategic target and a landmark of the region for many centuries.
A20 exit 38 Old Chateau dog walk, France Junction 38 Le Vigen, Solignac The atmospheric ruins of the Château Châlucet make a perfect dog walk and an interesting and varied break from driving, and are well worth a longer visit if you're staying in the area.
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.
Forest dog walk near Lough Melvin, NI Very remote Forestry Commission plantation. There are no stiles, and few people around.
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.
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.
Country Estate dog walks, sculptures and interactive woodland, Scotland A popular family and dog day out, and there's plenty to enjoy in this good-humoured and fun country park.
Forest dog walks near Penrith, Cumbria A very good local dog walk with no livestock and endless tracks to walk on. It is a working forest so be prepared to divert and avoid timber works.