A85 Castle dog walk near Oban, Scotland Great combo of dog walk and visit to a ruined castle with its own beach on the Firth of Lorn and an ancient chapel too. The castle is one of the oldest in Scotland and has loads of history to tell.
M9 Junction 3 dog walk and refreshments near Linlithgow, Scotland Junction 3 The prosperous little town of Linlithgow bustles purposefully, with fair trade shops and a wide choice of cafes and restaurants. Definitely worth a detour if you're passing through the area.
Normandy dog friendly beach, France Another dog friendly beach* on the Cote de Nacre. This is one of the Normandy beaches and this is where the Canadians established a bridgehead in World War II.
Endless sandy and dog-friendly beach, Lincolnshire Interesting combination of a fantastically long sandy beach, the coast path and also a nature reserve where reed beds have been made from earlier gravel pits.
Cow Wath Bank dog walk, North Yorkshire An ideal no-fuss stopping point and short walk from a parking pull-in high on the moors. Down below is the honeypot village of Goathland, but up here it's all fresh air.
Pretty dog-friendly village pub with a dog walk near Louth, Lincolnshire A pretty country pub with the village shop in the same building, and a warm welcome to locals and visitors. Walkers are welcome too and this is a popular stopping point on the Viking Way.
St Dogmaels dog-friendly dining pub and nearby beach walk, Wales Award-winning dining pub with a relaxed atmosphere and estuary views.
A16 exit 38 National Forest dog walk near Guines, France Junction 38 St Inglevert As well as clear and easy walking paths for an excellent walk with the dog, this forest is famous for 'Blanchard's Column'.
A87 exit 24 motorway break in an artists village, France Junction 24 Thouarc This is a gorgeously medieval and dog-friendly village and officially called an 'artists village'. The buildings are really interesting to browse around, and the tourist office is extremely helpful.
A26 exit 23 doggiestop in Troyes, France Junction 23 The medieval timbered Old Town of Troyes is well worth stopping to explore - and many UK drivers choose to stop here overnight in one of the several dog-friendly hotels Finding a park for the dog is...
A696 riverside dog walk with cream tea, Northumberland A grand house and garden that was once owned by a well-known socialist. Today it's run by the National Trust and dogs aren't allowed in the house, but dogs can enjoy the on-lead walks in the grounds.
Exploring dog-friendly gardens and a cup of tea and cake, Lincolnshire An oasis of calm just a few meters off the hectic A158. It's perfect for a relaxing stroll and a nice cup of National Trust tea and cake.
