Landevennec Forest dog walk and swimming, France Our dogs loved the walk here and it is an off-lead paradise for dogs. The parking area is the end of the road, so dogs can charge straight into the woodland.
Camaret-sur-Mer dog-friendly beach and coastal walk, Brittany, France A dog-friendly beach that's popular with windsurfers and water sports. It's not suitable for swimming due to strong currents and rocks.
Cap de Chevres dog walk in Finistere, Brittany, France When you and the dog need a lot of fresh air, this is one of the best places to enjoy a blustery walk. Short walks from the huge car park are clearly marked and well-signed.
A660 Golden Acre Park dog walk, West Yorkshire A fabulous place to stop for a break if you're heading out of Leeds towards Skipton. Ideal for families and those who need easy access paths - and dogs too.
Station Coffee House and walk - great in Summer, Northumberland An easy place to stop for a coffee and snack just a few miles from the A68.
Bernières-sur-Mer beach with your dog, France The official space for dogs to walk on the beach here is not generous.
Dog-friendly beach near the Arran ferry, Scotland This is a dog-friendly beach and perfect for a dog walk before getting onto a ferry to Arran or further afield. There are no dog restrictions and the beach is sandy.
Beavers in the forest and nature centre, Scotland The rustic information centre here is a trove of knowledge about the nature of the forest and beavers in particular since they have been reintroduced to improve the environment.
Dog-friendly beach walk off the A83 near Campbeltown, Scotland Large sandy beach with no dog restrictions. Easy to park and get to from the A83.
Galloway Forest dog walk near Newton Stewart, Scotland An easy dog walk up to a monument, not celebrating a military hero for once but a local shepherd lad who became a respected academic in Edinburgh. Kudos indeed.
Woodland dog walk with Loch Ness views, Scotland Our dogs loved the woodland walks here. It's on the less popular side of Loch Ness, and between the village of Dores and Foyers.
A417 Quaint family and dog-friendly historic inn, Gloucestershire 16th century inn with loads of character, and a big welcome for families with kids and dogs. An interesting place to take a break on Ermine Street.
