A9 Exit 36 doggiestop in Béziers, France Junction 36 Beziers The force of the water rushing through this flight of nine locks has to be seen to be believed, and it's a brilliant place to de-stress after hours of motorway driving.
A62 Exit 9 St Nicolas-de-la-Grave dog walk, France Junction 9 A small country park and water sports centre situated at the confluence of the Tarn and Garonne rivers.
Moore Hall Forest dog walk, RoI A lovely place to walk with the dog and, although Moore Hall House is no more (it was burned down in the early 1900s) the story behind it is interesting.
Dog walk near Kilternan, RoI Barnaslingan Wood is one of the most popular 'scenic' spots of the area.
Dog walk near Sligo, RoI Really lovely spot for a dog walk, and apparently the place where the poet Yeats found the muse for the poem The Fiddler of Dooney.
A20 exit 48 Doggiestop in the middle ages, France Junction 48 Allassac A little visited village, well off the tourist coach routes and with plenty to interest visitors. The village dates back well over a thousand years.
A55 Exit 13 doggiestop near Marseilles, France Junction 13 Once a lair for marauding pirates this small town is now one of the largest marinas for yachts and pleasure boats in the Med.
Glenbarrow, RoI Unbelievably scenic walk routes, with waterfalls and forest paths - it's pure delight.
Dog walk near Bahana, RoI Popular in summer, and perfect for a good long walk with the dog. Several trails to choose from, and the scenery is stunning.
Bourg et Comin quiet village dog walk, France A short circular walk along the bed of a former railway track that's now a mini-arboretum of fruit trees.
A61 Exit 20 Canal du Midi dog walk, France Junction 20 Villefranche de L On a hot day this is a fantastic dog walk on the Canal du Midi towpath. It's peaceful and ideal for a complete break from motorway driving.
Carrickbyrne dog walk, RoI Nicely marked easy to follow short trails here. Useful as a walkies stop between Rosslare and Waterford - or just for a walk anyway.