A9 Exit 33, Doggiestop in Balaruc-les-Bains, France Junction 33 Balaruc-le-Vieux A popular spa resort, this small town is surprisingly good for dogs. The beach at the casino end of the town is far from crowded and we saw several dogs taking to the water here.
A61 exit 21 Castelnaudary dog walk, France Junction 21 Castelnaudary A lovely combination of a walk alongside the enormous Grand Bassin of the Canal du Midi, and the chance to see this typically French town and pick up picnic supplies or just enjoy a leisurely coffee...
Carrickgollogan dog walk near Dublin, RoI Short walk - but the big attraction here is the viewing rock. Apparently you can see lots of South Dublin and Wicklow, providing it's not raining which does limit the possibilities!
White Cliffs of Dover dog walk, Kent Miles of glorious dog walking along the top of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, and a birds-eye view of the ships weaving their way through the Channel.
A89 Exit 17 dog-friendly Lascaux caves, France Junction 17 The dog walk here is a proper forest walk, not just a tour underground! The pre-historic cave paintings of Lascaux are world famous; so much so that the originals can no longer be visited, as exposure...
A9 exit 37 pirate castle doggiestop, France Junction 37 Narbonne The walk here is perfectly placed to give everyone (and the dog) a leg-stretch on a purpose made leisure path.
A85 exit 9 dog walk and motorway break, France Junction 9 Azay-le-Rideau (Druye) Unpretentious little town on the river L'Indre, with pedestrianised narrow streets and a choice of small dog-friendly restaurants and brasseries for a meal or snack.
A7 exit 18 dog walks in lavender fields, France Junction 18 We were expecting to find this pretty village to be surrounded by fields of lavender, and were looking forward to one of the most fragrant walk experiences ever.
Woodland dog walk near Durrow, RoI Easy going trail through woodland that was once part of the Castledurrow Estate. The 'castle' is now a stylish venue for weddings etc.
A61 Exit 20 Canal du Midi dog walk, France Junction 20 Villefranche de L On a hot day this is a fantastic dog walk on the Canal du Midi towpath. It's peaceful and ideal for a complete break from motorway driving.
A62 exit 5 doggiestop in Marmande, France Junction 5 Firmly planted in the fertile plain of the Garonne river, the town is famous for its marvellous tomatoes. There's even a Tomato Festival here in July each year.
A62 Exit 9 Dog walk in a Bamboo Park, France Junction 9 You don't need to be a keen gardener to enjoy a walk in this almost tropical environment.
