Forest dog walk in County Cork, RoI A fine compact woodland which dogs will adore. There is a well-signed circular walk. When the bluebells are in season, this is utterly spectacular.
Lakeside dog walk, RoI A great place to blow away the canine cobwebs with glorious views over the lake and surrounding countryside. It is an easy walk and dogs will love the scents in the woods.
High above the Derwent winter dog walk, Derbyshire An invigorating stroll with lots of water and views. Dogs need to be on lead between the start of March to the end of July each year to avoid disturbing ground-nesting birds.
Hurt forest dog walk near Farley Heath, Surrey Another fabulous dog walking adventure in the forest. This car park seems to be the local favourite and your dog will find herself with plenty of new doggie friends here.
Peaslake dog walk in the forest, Surrey Another great dog walk space in the enormous Hurt Forest. This is one of the more popular car parks and there's an honesty box for donations.
A25 dog walk near Dorking, Surrey Tucked away in the Surrey Hills, these woodlands are calming and inspirational. Charles Darwin often walked past these trees although whether he had a dog or not is open to question.
A27 dog walk on the roof of the South Downs, East Sussex A walk with glorious views along the top of the South Downs. It is a dog's delight and a great spot to break your journey.
Naseby Battlefield and a dog-friendly historic pub, Northamptonshire Country pub close to the A14 and also the battlefield at Naseby. So if your interest in Civil War battles is limited, you can look forward to a warm up in the dog-friendly pub here.
Dog walk on the Leicestershire Round, and pub, Leicestershire Pretty village, with a well-signed walk and also a dog-friendly country pub. The village is in the middle of the Rutland, Melton and Leicester triangle and easy to find.
A85 exit 9 dog walk and motorway break, France Junction 9 Azay-le-Rideau (Druye) This won't be everyone's cup of tea, the town is quite small and there aren't many shops.
Berck dog-friendly beach, France The small town of Berck is active all through the year and so you'll find plenty of open shops and cafes whenever you go. The beach is enormous and hugely popular with dog walkers.
A20 exit 27 Ambazac doggiestop, France Junction 27 Bonnac la Cote Pick up some lovely French pastries from the village, and then head down to the lake for a properly long dog walk and some fresh air