A26 exit 13 doggie stop in Laon, France Junction 13 Perched on a hilltop with wide ranging views over the countryside, the medieval town of Laon has been a place of refuge, a strategic target and a landmark of the region for many centuries.
A9 Exit 29 Doggiestop near Montpellier, France A lovely walk on the outskirts of Montpellier, and if you time your visit well there's a fine restaurant near the church for a splendid French lunch.
Galan d'Or dog-friendly beach, France Enormous sandy beach, with no dog restrictions. This is just one of several beaches in the area, and unusual in that it has disabled facilities.
A61 exit 23 a dog walk in Carcassonne, France Junction 23 Carcassonne-Ouest If you have time to look at the 'new' city of Carcassonne you'll find all the souvenirs from the medieval city on sale at a fraction of the price and, especially at lunchtime, some really excellent...
Dover dog walk and cafe, Kent Before the channel crossing your dog will need a walk. The grounds were once part of an abbey, now gone, and the lawned section from the car park to the lake is dogs-on-leads only.
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.
Forest dog walk near Lough Melvin, NI Very remote Forestry Commission plantation. There are no stiles, and few people around.
Shawford Down dog walk, Hampshire A short walk on hard-surfaced paths to reach a fabulous view over the Itchen Valley. It's close to the M3 too.
A16 exit 27 Ste Cecile dog-friendly beach, France Junction 27 Neufchatel-Hardelot Dogs allowed on the beach, France Sainte Cecile is a popular summer resort with plenty going on in season.
Penistone Hill dog walk, Haworth, West Yorkshire Visitors flock to Haworth for the Railway Children steam train, and the parsonage where the Bronte sisters lived.
Ile Besnard beach and dog walk, Brittany, France A splendid sandy beach that is really close to St Malo. We found it an ideal place to give the dogs a good run when you arrive from the ferry in the early morning.
Dog walks in the Landes de Locarn, France A really good walk with the dog, and an impressive menhir as a bonus feature.