Forest track dog walk near Newton Stewart, Scotland A very out of the way forest walk that's ideal for dogs who like their space. Not easy to find so the GPS is your friend for this one.
Remote sandy bay and dog walk on the Isle of Skye, Scotland An idyllic and unspoiled beach where you really can get away from the crowds. It takes a while to walk there and there are no facilities. Expect sheep everywhere, and dogs should be on leads.
Red Point dog-friendly beach, Scotland Large sandy beaches with lots of space for dogs to have a really good time. Bumpy single-track lane to get there, but then that's part of the fun!
A849 Exploring Mull with the dog, Scotland Home to the MacLean clan, and a very imposing stronghold it still is. These days the gift shop is a popular visitor choice but centuries ago this must have been a scary sort of place.
A190 Parkland dog walk and cafe near Seaton Sluice, Northumberland A National Trust hall and extensive grounds.
A stroll with the dog on the old Willoughby Branch Line, Lincolnshire An easy dog walk along the route of an old railway, which is ideal for dogs as there are no stiles along the way. No facilities, just a calm and tranquil country stroll.
A89 Exit 18 Yssandon stroll with the dog, France Junction 18 A very quiet village with a Roman church - and baskets of fruit and veg at people's garden gates with honesty boxes.
A9 Exit 33 Doggiestop in Balaruc-le-Vieux, France Junction 33 Balaruc-le-Vieux Balaruc-le-vieux is a sleepy village next door to the much more touristic thermal spa town of Balaruc-les-Bains.
Troyes city park dog walk, France This is a large park, practically an arboretum, and fairly close to the centre of the town.
A9 Exit 34 doggiestop in Pézenas, France Junction 34 Pezenas, Agde The renaissance town of Pézenas is an absolute gem, and a wander through the narrow streets here is a definite driver reviver.
A7 exit 22 doggiestop in a wine village, France Junction 22 By this stage of the A7 you will already have driven through the vineyards of the champagne production region, and their discreetly affluent villages.
A7 exit 19 doggiestop and castle, France Junction 19 Near perfect combo of fun for dogs and people at this medieval castle and the enormous hunting forest that surrounds it.