A22 Forest dog walk near Uckfield, East Sussex In his book "Rural Rides", William Cobbett was not a fan of the Forest. Happily, it is the opinion of dogs that matters and they will have a marvellous romp through the trees and heathland.
Cuckoo Trail near Hellingly, East Sussex Fully accessible 14km leisure walk over the bed of a former railway line. So it's pretty flat too. The parking here is more or less in the middle of the route. Handy for the A22.
Dog-friendly pub near Chipping Ongar, Essex Traditional and welcoming pub where dogs get a friendly reception.
Uzerche Vet Clinic, France Junction 45 Tulle, Vigeois 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.
Forest of Hesdin dog walks, France An idyllic spot for a dog walk, and popular with local families and dog-owners. Expect conversation!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
