Lake Kir dog swimming, Dijon, France Dog swimming from a city beach, and then there's a 2km 'greenway' footpath that will take you into town.
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.
Pointe de la Coubre dog-friendly beach, France Great dog walks in France off the D25 Fabulous place for a walk, and lots to see in this unique maritime forest and environs. Just gorgeous. A climb up the lighthouse is great for kids (but no dogs).
Gunton Denes dog-friendly beach, Suffolk Dogs welcome all year round. It's a great beach to walk along - we didn't let Jem swim as there seemed to be quite an undertow and he's not a strong swimmer.
A12 dog-friendly pub and beach walks, Suffolk Awesome big skies, and an almost end-of-the-world feel to this marshy beach and forest walk. Good pub with very tasty food.
St Dogmaels dog-friendly dining pub and nearby beach walk, Wales Award-winning dining pub with a relaxed atmosphere and estuary views.
Normandy dog friendly beach, France Dogs welcome on the beach here - and the normal rules apply: on lead, and please pick up! Out of season you're likely to have the beach to yourself and other dog-walkers.
Dog-friendly beach near Arcachon, France Enormous beach - long, sandy and without a dog restriction in sight!
Brighton dog-friendly beach, France More than a dog-friendly beach, this is a great place to walk the dog under cooling pine trees and then explore beaches that you're likely to have entirely to yourself.
A16 exit 26 Stella - dog-friendly beach, France Junction 26 Le Touquet Beaches where dogs are allowed France ...
Cayeux-sur-Mer dog-friendly beach, France If seaside time-travel appeals, then a visit to Cayeux is unmissable. The beach huts, neatly lined alongside the long promenade, are pure 1950s and look fantastic.
Luc-sur-Mer dog friendly beach, France Dogs allowed on the beach here all year round, and it's a grand place for doggie swimming.
