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.
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.
A9 exit 39 sleepy village doggiestop, France Junction 39 Sigean With its characteristic 3-storey houses and narrow winding streets, this is a gem of a little village to amble around.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Castlefreke dog walk, RoI Easy to get to and with walks to suit dogs of all sizes, and families. There's a choice of four trails, and space to just wander around as well.
A61 exit 21 Castelnaudary dog walk, France Junction 21 Castelnaudary A lovely combination of a walk alongside the enormous Grand Bassin of the Canal du Midi, and the chance to see this typically French town and pick up picnic supplies or just enjoy a leisurely coffee...
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.
Forest dog walk near Kingscourt, RoI Marked forest trails in a working forest that's welcoming to visitors. Good off-lead romping for dogs.