Carcassonne Vet Clinic, France Junction 23 Carcassonne-Ouest Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
Le Havre Vet Hospital and Clinic, France Junction 5 Le Havre Port Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
A11 exit 10 doggiestop near Malicorne, France Junction 10 This doggiestop ticks all the boxes for drivers, families and the dog.
Rennes Veterinary Surgery, France Junction 25 Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
Atlantic dunes dog-friendly beach and walk, France Said to be the biggest sand dune system in Europe, and part of the national park, this is completely extraordinary. Too huge by far to be able to photograph, it's a 'must see' of the natural world.
Boulogne Vets 1, France Junction 30 Boulogne Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
A7 Exit 26 doggiestop near Mallemort, France Junction 26 The walk here is a favourite for local dog owners, and starts underneath a fascinating old wooden suspension bridge.
A63 Exit 6 doggiestop in Bayonne, France Junction 6 Bayonne nord Fabulously friendly tiny city where you'll feel comfortable walking around with the dog - and it's not so crowded that there's any worry about anyone treading on Toutou's paws.
A83 exit 5 doggiestop near Les Essarts, France Junction 5 Les Essarts - Les Herbiers Architecturally the town of Les Essarts can't be described as picturesque and yet strangers receive a warm welcome, which gives the town considerable charm. Their tour de france murals were huge.
A57 small country park dog walk, South Yorkshire A local dog walkers' favourite, and a good free alternative to Rother Valley for a dog walk if you don't need the amenities.
Tram Museum and dog walk, Derbyshire Don't be put off by the nerdy idea of a tram museum - this is an award winning day out, with a built-in walk and an amazing reconstruction of a village using 'found' buildings from far and wide.
Riverside Park dog walk near Bewdley, Worcestershire A nice mix of lush meadows and woodland, with the river Severn flowing by beyond the grass. On a warm day it's a good spot for a stroll, cool drink and generally potter around.
