A7 exit 22 doggiestop in a wine village, France Junction 22 By this stage of the A7 you will already have driven through the vineyards of the champagne production region, and their discreetly affluent villages.
A9 Exit 34 doggiestop in Pézenas, France Junction 34 Pezenas, Agde The renaissance town of Pézenas is an absolute gem, and a wander through the narrow streets here is a definite driver reviver.
A7 exit 19 doggiestop and castle, France Junction 19 Near perfect combo of fun for dogs and people at this medieval castle and the enormous hunting forest that surrounds it.
Dog walk in France near Feins, France Enormous lake, with loads of parking and a sailing centre nearby.
National forest dog walk near Bazouges, France Perfect choice of walks here, in one of France's enormous national forests. You're likely to have the entire forest to yourself, with just the occasional passing cyclist to spoil the illusion.
Gorges de Toul Goulic dog walk, Brittany, France On a hot day there's no better place for a cool dog walk than a wooded gorge, and this one is fabulous.
The mysterious Gorge of Corong, Brittany, France Our dogs adored the forest here and although it was in the summer school holidays we didn't see anyone else on the path, which allowed for the dogs to be running free.
Whixall Moses nature trails and canal towpath, Shropshire We loved our visit here, and it really felt like time travel back to the end of the last Ice Age.
Forest dog walk and wobbly boulders, Brittany, France A terrific dog walk in the forest away from the popular tourist area. But do try and shift the 137 ton granite boulder as well. It can be done, and looks very spectacular indeed.
Off-lead dog walk near Huelgoat, Brittany, France An unusual place for a dog walk, and yet it's far less crowded than the nearby forest and you are unlikely to encounter anyone other than the occasional dog walker.
Dog walk and country pub near Cirencester, Gloucestershire A pleasant combo of a country dog walk across fields and a relaxed and friendly dog-friendly pub.
A51 Marvellous country pub and a short dog walk, Staffordshire A dog-friendly country pub in a village that seems to be rooted in a cap-doffing, feudal system dominated by the very impressive Hall just around the corner.
