Opal coast dog-friendly beach, France If you like quirky historical factoids, Wissant deserves a moment of your time.
Normandy dog friendly beach, France Another dog friendly beach* on the Cote de Nacre. This is one of the Normandy beaches and this is where the Canadians established a bridgehead in World War II.
Parrog Estuary dog-friendly pub and walk, Wales Popular and dog-friendly inn in the winter and summer. This area is full of ancient remains and artefacts from the earliest of times, and there's a burial chamber just around the corner.
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).
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.
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.
Dog-friendy beach, Cumbria Long stretch of beach and dunes with lots of free parking in various areas along the main road.
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.
A9 Exit 40 Sandy dog-friendly beach walk, France Junction 40 Sales le Ch, Leucate Long sandy beach that's almost completely deserted out of season, and relatively peaceful even in the school holidays.
