Opal coast dog-friendly beach, France If you like quirky historical factoids, Wissant deserves a moment of your time.
A28 exit 6 Forest dog walk near Foucarmont, France Junction 6 Foucarmont A chance to take a break from the driving and get lungfuls of clean forest air. This is a quiet and peaceful forest, with plenty of space for dogs to have a good dash around.
A16 exit 31 Forest dog walk near Desvres, France Junction 31 Boulogne Centre Easily reached from Boulogne, the market town of Desvres is worth a visit before or after a dog walk in the forest.
Doggie swimming spot near Cleator, Cumbria Wow - this is like an infinity pool for doggie swimmers, and what an amazing backdrop too. Any dog who enjoys his wild swimming will be thrilled with an outing here.
Nature reserve and remote dog-friendly beach, Cumbria Interesting place for a dog walk across an area used by the Romans as a military cemetery.
A dog walk up to Rivington Pike, Lancashire A fabulous chance to get a massive view over the surrounding countryside and enjoy an off-lead walk with the dog.
Woodland dog walk near Chorley, Lancashire We really enjoyed the walk here and especially the sound of the waves rippling across the surface of the reservoir.
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.
A dog walk with a pie and a pint, Lancashire A lovely village inn to take a break from a long drive, or to stay for a weekend. A walk from the door gives you a glimpse at life in this outstandingly pretty village.
Waterfalls walk with the dog on the Pennine Bridleway, North Yorkshire This is a lovely tiny village where it's easy to get onto the Pennine Bridleway for a satisfying yomp with the dog. Expect waterfalls and chatty locals.
Lanthwaite Wood and nearby dog-friendly pub, Cumbria A cooling and atmospheric walk with the dog through woodland to a lake. And nearby is an iconic Lakes pub and the original home of several legendary Cumbrian ales.
