Baie de Launay dog-friendly beach, Brittany, France Dogs allowed on this sheltered beach year round, but with time restrictions in the summer. You'll need to be off the beach by 10am and then there's access again at 7pm.
A31 Alresford dog walk with paddling and pub, and farmshop, Hampshire We were charmed by this pretty town with a delightful dog walk by the side of a shallow, twinkling stream and a 15th century dog-friendly pub for refreshments at the start of the walk.
A89 dog beach with designated doggy swimming, France A relaxing place to take a break, with a grassy area and also shade under the trees. For dogs who are a bit nervous of the water, there's a gentle slope down for easy paddling.
M62 Jct 34 Dog walk and dog-friendly pub, South Yorkshire A dog-friendly country inn with dog walks just a short way from the M62. Expect a friendly welcome from the new management here. Good for families and it's also a handy motorhome stopover.
Knapdale forest dog walk near Crinan, Scotland Excellent part of the massive forest for walking dogs. There are several marked trails and on a clear day the views are spectacular.
Chapel and Stones dog walk, Scotland A short woodland stroll with the dog will bring you to a curious collection of early Christian signs and a glimpse too of the very rich history of the area.
Ardwell picnic stop and dog-friendly beach, Scotland A very convenient picnic site right on the beach with easy access for motorhomes and caravans.
Skye Dinosaur footprints on the beach, Scotland This is just one of the beaches on Skye where you can see actual dinosaur footprints embedded in the rock. The trick is to be able to spot them.
Romantic Castle Ruins and dog-friendly beach, Scotland A small castle ruin with magnificent views across the water and loads of romantic atmosphere. Active dogs will want more of a walk, or could swim from the beach. This is just a short stop.
Trossachs Pier dog walk and cruises, Scotland We saw a lot of dogs hopping on and off the loch ferry cruise boats here. If you fancy a short cruise they leave regularly and give you an unrivalled view of the loch.
Skipness Castle and seafood cafe, Scotland Today the castle looks a tad forlorn, but back in the day it was a vibrant centre and visitors came by sea. Dogs are welcome around the ruins and there's a seafood cafe next door.
Hyndlee Forest dog walk, Scotland Everything for dogs to love here, with endless space and paths. Getting there seems to take for ages but it's definitely worth it if you have dogs or kids who really need to let off steam.
