The character of Ambleteuse is largely defined by its role in military history, and there's a magnificent brooding ruin of a fortress on the stony beach. It's a Vauban fortress, with later additions.
One of the prettiest fishing villages in France, with houses and walls festooned with traditional fishing nets. An explore of the narrow pedestrian lanes in the old town is a delight.
Dogs allowed on this sheltered beach year round, but with time restrictions in the summer. You'll need to be off the beach by 10am and then there's access again at 7pm.
Literally a minute from the motorway, this dog-welcoming country inn takes you into a different world from the M4.
We were charmed by this pretty town with a delightful dog walk by the side of a shallow, twinkling stream and a 15th century dog-friendly pub for refreshments at the start of the walk.
A relaxing place to take a break, with a grassy area and also shade under the trees. For dogs who are a bit nervous of the water, there's a gentle slope down for easy paddling.
A dog-friendly country inn with dog walks just a short way from the M62. Expect a friendly welcome from the new management here. Good for families and it's also a handy motorhome stopover.
Excellent part of the massive forest for walking dogs. There are several marked trails and on a clear day the views are spectacular.
A short woodland stroll with the dog will bring you to a curious collection of early Christian signs and a glimpse too of the very rich history of the area.
A very convenient picnic site right on the beach with easy access for motorhomes and caravans.
This is just one of the beaches on Skye where you can see actual dinosaur footprints embedded in the rock. The trick is to be able to spot them.
If it's location and excellent food you're after, this waterside inn is a winner. It's a scenic route to get there by road, or the ferryboat from Skye.