Country estate riverside dog walk near M1 Junction 13, NI A National Trust property can be a good option if you're trying to juggle the needs of passengers and dogs.
Hurstwood circular dog walk, Lancashire An easy walk around a small reservoir. You're not far from Burnley, but this feels like deep countryside.
Barnoldswick Canal dog walk and cafe, Lancashire Just the kind of driving break we love. A cafe with fresh, moist cakes and decent coffee, and a dog walk along a canal. Simple and perfect.
A52 Moorland dog walk near Stoke, Staffordshire A great dog walk to the east of Stoke, and within easy reach of the A52. No facilities here, but marvellous walking.
North Sea coast path and beach, Northumberland A wonderful beach with lots of sand, space for dogs to play and dash in and out of the water. You may also be able to spot traces of a prehistoric forest if the light and tides are right.
Woodland and riverside walk in County Waterford, RoI A linear woodland walk close to a beautiful river. This is a place that has everything that makes a dog's day out complete.
Woodland walk in County Limerick, RoI If you are looking for peace and quiet, these woods are a truly tranquil place to take your dog out for a walk.
A62 exit 5 doggiestop in Marmande, France Junction 5 Firmly planted in the fertile plain of the Garonne river, the town is famous for its marvellous tomatoes. There's even a Tomato Festival here in July each year.
A9 exit 37 pirate castle doggiestop, France Junction 37 Narbonne The walk here is perfectly placed to give everyone (and the dog) a leg-stretch on a purpose made leisure path.
A9 Exit 34 Doggiestop near Bessan, France Junction 34 Pezenas, Agde Cactus and succulents enthusiasts will be thrilled at the sheer number of flowering species here, while the less well informed (like me) will start thinking Desperate Dan at the sight of some very...
A89 Exit 17 dog-friendly Lascaux caves, France Junction 17 The dog walk here is a proper forest walk, not just a tour underground! The pre-historic cave paintings of Lascaux are world famous; so much so that the originals can no longer be visited, as exposure...
Lahanagh dog walk, RoI Part of the Lough Gill Natural Heritage Area, this is a great dog walk around the edge of the lake - with shelter from the conifers on rainy days.