A85 exit 9 dog walk and motorway break, France Junction 9 Azay-le-Rideau (Druye) Unpretentious little town on the river L'Indre, with pedestrianised narrow streets and a choice of small dog-friendly restaurants and brasseries for a meal or snack.
A61 Exit 20 dog walk near Nailloux, France Junction 20 Villefranche de L Lakeside walk, with a restaurant serving traditional French lunches. Get there for 1200 and you'll be in for a gastronomic treat. This walk is also handy for the A66 Exit 1.
N10 Rambouillet dog walk, France Part of the enormous Rambouillet forest, this is a fantastic place to walk and re-charge your batteries under the canopy of trees. Perfect for dogs, and great for a family day out from Paris.
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.
Dog walk near Mullaghmatt, RoI Once part of a grand baronial estate, complete with castle and all the trappings of power, this is now a lovely forest park that's free for all to enjoy.
Woodquarter dog walk, RoI Fantastically beautiful place, and good for dogs too. Take a picnic and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature around the lake. Mulroy Bay is lovely.
Stranolar dog walk, RoI After it's been raining, this is a glorious walk through conifers exuding that fabulous scent of damp pine. And the River Finn is just below you - gurgling away happily.
Rambouillet forest dog walk - St Hubert, France A woodland walk in many acres of the Rambouillet forest and a lake.
Somme nature reserve dog walk, France We've been here several times because it's so lovely - and each time we've been the only visitors. So don't be put off if you find an empty car park - it's a place that's well worth discovering.
Forest dog walk near Limerick, RoI Forest park with marked trails and plenty for families and dogs to do. Even on a rainy day it's nice here.
Dog walk near Arromanches, France A lovely, secluded walk along the cliff tops and overlooking one of the scenes of the Normandy landings in 1944. Now it is glorious walking country with magnificent views across the English Channel.
Cancale Coast Path walk with the dog, France Coastal path with stunning views to Mont St Michel on a clear day.
