The Menez Caon Trail and beach in winter, France On a wet, windy day what could be better than an empty beach and an excellent seaside cafe with great food?
Cap de Chevres dog walk in Finistere, Brittany, France When you and the dog need a lot of fresh air, this is one of the best places to enjoy a blustery walk. Short walks from the huge car park are clearly marked and well-signed.
M5 Dog walk, dog-friendly pub and farm shop, Somerset Junction 21 An interesting stop, with a good farm shop and the chance to buy some freshly-made cider direct from the brewery.
A22 Dog walk and dog-friendly pub, East Sussex The dog-friendly pub here is very handy for a break off the A22, and the dog walk takes you on a very pretty stretch of the Wealdway.
A28 Dog walk on a green lane and a country pub, Kent A family and dog-welcoming country pub with a dog walk with no stiles or livestock.
Agnew Monument walk with the dog, Scotland A short walk to a tower commemorating the mid-19th century MP Sir Andrew Agnew. Not too much walking to do but dogs will still be entertained and the views are worth a look.
Bernières-sur-Mer beach with your dog, France The official space for dogs to walk on the beach here is not generous.
A89 dog beach with designated doggy swimming, France A relaxing place to take a break, with a grassy area and also shade under the trees. For dogs who are a bit nervous of the water, there's a gentle slope down for easy paddling.
A short nature trail dog walk near Kilmartin, Scotland This is a short walk with all sorts of interesting natural features to look for, and every dog can enjoy the many and varied scents here.
Dog-friendly beach walk off the A83 near Campbeltown, Scotland Large sandy beach with no dog restrictions. Easy to park and get to from the A83.
Galloway Forest dog walk near Newton Stewart, Scotland An easy dog walk up to a monument, not celebrating a military hero for once but a local shepherd lad who became a respected academic in Edinburgh. Kudos indeed.
Ardwell picnic stop and dog-friendly beach, Scotland A very convenient picnic site right on the beach with easy access for motorhomes and caravans.
