Brittany - vet in Proudalmezeau, France Modern vet clinic in Brittany and they speak French and English.
Dog-friendly Cotswold pub and dog walks, Oxfordshire A gorgeous Cotswold pub on the banks of the pretty river Windrush - a big favourite for doggie paddling with our two collies.
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.
A46 Teddington Stores and Cafe, Gloucestershire Excellent foodie stop with a cafe and farm shop with some luscious produce. Children and dogs welcome. It's a good choice for a food stop just before or after the M5.
Dog-friendly zoo and woodland walk, Cambridgeshire This is a great stop for a family visit It's a working farm and zoo with tropical gardens, and quite an exotic place to stop and take a break.
Dog-friendly beach on the Biscay Coast, France A big windy beach that's popular with surfers as well as families. The waves roll in from the Atlantic and can be spectacular.
Varaville dog-friendly beach, France Junction 29b Page de Dozul Dogs on leads are allowed on the beach here all year round.
Vierville-sur-Mer beach with your dog, France Dogs allowed on the beach at specific times in summer, and outside of the bathing area. Dogs should also be on leads.
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.