Lac de Guerlédan and forest, France This is a quiet cove across the water from the tourist activities on the other side. If you're travelling with watersports gear, this is a good canoe or SUP getin.
Small beach and quiet charm near Glenuig, Scotland Small sand and shingle beach with enchanting views. It's a great place for a dog to put his nose up and sniff, and on a sunny day it feels just perfect.
Dog-friendly beach and coast path near Blackpool, Lancashire When the tide is out the beach here is an enormous doggie playground with views across to the hills surrounding the South Lakes.
Opal coast dog-friendly beach, France If you like quirky historical factoids, Wissant deserves a moment of your time.
South Rhins dog-friendly bay, Scotland Close to the most southerly point of Scotland the dog-friendly beach here is massive when the tide is out, and sandy too. Popular with local dog owners and paddleboarders.
Hycemoor dog-friendly beach, Cumbria A massive sandy beach with a number of large rockpools to entertain kids of all ages at low tide. Dogs have literally miles of running space and it is never crowded here.
Mappleton dog-friendly beach, East Yorkshire Long and unrestricted beach on the Holderness coastline. It's perfect for dog walking. Don't miss the Old Post Office cafe for some good ice-cream, teas and meals.
Atlantic dunes dog-friendly beach and walk, France Said to be the biggest sand dune system in Europe, and part of the national park, this is completely extraordinary. Too huge by far to be able to photograph, it's a 'must see' of the natural world.
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.
Petit Port beach and coast walk, Brittany, France A small, very out-of-the way beach with access to the coast path. The beach is dog-friendly outside of the summer months and also before 1000 in Summer.
Badachro dog-friendly dining, Scotland A hidden treasure of a harbourside inn with exceptionally good food, dog-friendly dining and a warm welcome to all. A few miles down a bumpy single-track road and worth every pothole.
The Castle of ghosts, legends and fabulous dog walks, Scotland Set aside a good couple of hours to enjoy the fabulous woodland dog walks and atmosphere of this wonderful castle. You may also find yourself revising your ideas about the Macbeth story.
