A20 exit 9 Outrille dog walk and fine food, France Junction 9 Gracay This is a gastro-walk, and you'll need to leave the A20 at lunchtime to make the most of it! The restaurant is opposite an 11th century church with an improbably twisted spire and charming gardens.
A20 exit 38 Old Chateau dog walk, France Junction 38 Le Vigen, Solignac The atmospheric ruins of the Château Châlucet make a perfect dog walk and an interesting and varied break from driving, and are well worth a longer visit if you're staying in the area.
A11 exit 11 doggiestop near Durtal, France Junction 11 The splendid Château Royal de Durtal completely dominates the Loir river and dates back to the 11th century when it was the stronghold of Fulk the Black.
A20 exit 45 Uzerche dog walk, France Junction 45 Tulle, Vigeois This ancient walled medieval town is ideal for a short break from driving.
Anglesey dog walk, Wales We thought that this would be a great escape from crowded beaches in high season. In the event, the beaches were deserted, and this enormous reservoir in the centre of the island equally so.
Riverside Park dog walk near Bewdley, Worcestershire A nice mix of lush meadows and woodland, with the river Severn flowing by beyond the grass. On a warm day it's a good spot for a stroll, cool drink and generally potter around.
A14 junction 57 dog walk near Ipswich, Suffolk A lovely varied dog walk off the A14, combining lush woodland with the estuary of the River Orwell. Totally perfect for dogs.
Woodland dog walk near the M60, Greater Manchester Junction 20 There's good gentle walking here over a pleasant mix of grass and woodland with plenty of space for dogs to really enjoy themselves. A handy walk to know about if you're visiting Manchester.
M18 Doncaster North Services dog walk, Yorkshire Junction 5 The dog walk starts from the outskirts of the services perimeter, and is easy to follow. Avoid this one in wet weather if you don't have wellies as the ground is very boggy.
M1 Junction 39 country park dog walk and cafe, Yorkshire Junction 39 This easy-to-find park is a popular local dog walking place, and it's nice to watch the bobbing sails of dinghies on the way around the lake.
A12 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Yoxford, Suffolk Busy dog-friendly pub on the main road and just outside the village.
A12 near Southwold dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Suffolk A big rustic pub with a sea view and easy access to a great dog walk. This is a fab pitstop on the A12, or just for time-out if you're in the area.
