In the heart of the Dordogne valley, this small town has a great combination of good places to eat, charming old buildings and an excellent dog walk too.
Sometimes we stumble on the entirely unexpected - such as this former 12th century monastery with gardens, wine tasting and an entertaining self-guide tour of the buildings with the help of a monk...
If you're hankering for some greenery and open spaces, this lovely walk along a 'green lane' is fantastic for tired drivers and hot hounds alike.
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.
The splendid Château Royal de Durtal completely dominates the Loir river and dates back to the 11th century when it was the stronghold of Fulk the Black.
A short walk by the side of a little visited reservoir up in the Pennines. It's also a quiet spot for off-grid motorhome stops.
Riverside country inn with access to the river and also a short circular dog walk.
A fantastically remote and wild space for wildlife, and dog walkers. Definitely worth bringing binoculars and an app to identify the plants and insect life here.
Rather an interesting piece of canal design, as this is the junction of the Shropshire Union and Newport canals. There's a thriving tea shop and chandlery where dogs are welcome.
A lovely dog walk along a leisure path made from an old railway. It seems to be popular with cycling families and at weekends the atmosphere is warm and festive.
Another typical Yorkshire village with that signature pattern of rows of cottages bordering a wide central street.
It's easy to drive through the village and barely notice.