Dog walk in the forest near Carradale, Scotland
An easy-going dog walk on forest tracks in the Carradale Forest.
An easy-going dog walk on forest tracks in the Carradale Forest.
Stony beach with direct access from the car park. Dogs allowed all year round.
This is a dog walk that kids of all ages will enjoy too. Even in the rain the skeleton of a castle will get the imagination going.
A dog-friendly pub that's very easy to spot from the road, and not too far from the A14. We've found it a handy meeting-up point between Market Harborough and Kettering.
A dog-friendly inn with rather good food. It's quietly charming and popular with locals. Charles Dickens lived on this street, so there's some historic interest too.
On a warm summer's day you can't beat a cool drink next to the gentle lapping of the River Avon.
A once grand castle, now a peaceful ruin with some exquisite heraldic fireplaces and much more. It feels like the building is resting, not abandoned.
A friendly pub in the middle of an attractive Cheshire village. The food is delicious and dogs are made very welcome.
Perched on the bank of the River Dove, this dog-friendly pub is a great place to explore the waggyful White Peak area. There are dog-friendly rooms too.
We love this walk up to an ancient hill fort, with views across the Downs. It's a great place for a picnic and there's plenty of walking on easy paths.
A National Trust property can be a good option if you're trying to juggle the needs of passengers and dogs.
If you need a calm space to walk the dog, then the busy Wyre Forest down the road with gazillions of activities isn't going to cut it.
A linear woodland walk close to a beautiful river. This is a place that has everything that makes a dog's day out complete.
If you are looking for peace and quiet, these woods are a truly tranquil place to take your dog out for a walk.
You don't need to be a keen gardener to enjoy a walk in this almost tropical environment.
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.
Cactus and succulents enthusiasts will be thrilled at the sheer number of flowering species here, while the less well informed (like me) will start thinking Desperate Dan at the sight of some very...
The dog walk here is a proper forest walk, not just a tour underground! The pre-historic cave paintings of Lascaux are world famous; so much so that the originals can no longer be visited, as exposure...
Recognised as one of France's prettiest villages, it's definitely worth having a look around the village and gathering picnic supplies before heading down the hill to the river and a dog walk.
Part of the Lough Gill Natural Heritage Area, this is a great dog walk around the edge of the lake - with shelter from the conifers on rainy days.
The walk here is perfectly placed to give everyone (and the dog) a leg-stretch on a purpose made leisure path.
Flagmount's quite a popular place for traditional pursuits - and the lake has a gorgeous white sandy beach. There's a choice of walks, and on a good day a potter by the lake is just great.
Dogs will love it here and there's also plenty for people to do, with a helpful visitor centre to help you decide what to see.
Poigny-le-Foret has a resort-like atmosphere, and does attract Parisians in need of fresh air at weekends. We found the prices here higher than in the towns just a little more distant from the N10.
An extraordinary spot at the very tip of the Somme estuary, and the chance to eat fish with the fishermen in the village. Unlimited space for dogs to run in.
Coastal path with stunning views to Mont St Michel on a clear day.
Short coastal path walk to a former lighthouse - now a restaurant where dogs are made welcome!
This is a wonderful place for a walk. It is a nature lover's delight as much as a great place to take your dog for a walk.
A walk in the magnificent Sutherland wilderness with nothing but hills, bogs and small lochs as far as the eye can see. This is a place that your dog will really appreciate.
A dog walk in Britain's most northerly forest. It's a remote place to visit, but the river is very beautiful and you're likely to have the space to yourself.
A quiet woodland with plenty of activities for everyone. There is a fine track for dogs to explore and some amazing views across Caithness.
A new and exciting place to walk the dogs. The scent of the wildflowers in summer are a delight for the most difficult to please canine snouts. A great place to enjoy the Caithness landscape.
A small town between the M5 motorway and the A303 with loads of paths for dog walks and a dog-friendly cafe and farm shop.
Traditional dog-friendly pub that's close to the university and a woodland dog walk (listed separately). Expect generous portions of sublimely cooked old-school favourites.
A great spot for hot dogs to cool down and woodland to sniff around.
A very out of the way forest walk that's ideal for dogs who like their space. Not easy to find so the GPS is your friend for this one.
An idyllic and unspoiled beach where you really can get away from the crowds. It takes a while to walk there and there are no facilities. Expect sheep everywhere, and dogs should be on leads.
Large sandy beaches with lots of space for dogs to have a really good time. Bumpy single-track lane to get there, but then that's part of the fun!
Vet just north of Rouen, close to the A28. English spoken and online booking available.
Home to the MacLean clan, and a very imposing stronghold it still is. These days the gift shop is a popular visitor choice but centuries ago this must have been a scary sort of place.
Plenty of character at this child and dog-friendly dining inn in the centre of Oakham. It's very close to Oakham castle too.
A really good Yorkshire pub not far from Whitby and worth the drive. It dates to the 18th century and boasts a fine pint of Theakstons and a blazing fire in winter.
English-speaking staff at this surgery on the Ile de Re. They have two branches, one at La Flotte and the other at St Martin.
A National Trust hall and extensive grounds.
An easy dog walk along the route of an old railway, which is ideal for dogs as there are no stiles along the way. No facilities, just a calm and tranquil country stroll.
Balaruc-le-vieux is a sleepy village next door to the much more touristic thermal spa town of Balaruc-les-Bains.
This is a large park, practically an arboretum, and fairly close to the centre of the town.
A very quiet village with a Roman church - and baskets of fruit and veg at people's garden gates with honesty boxes.
Near perfect combo of fun for dogs and people at this medieval castle and the enormous hunting forest that surrounds it.
The renaissance town of Pézenas is an absolute gem, and a wander through the narrow streets here is a definite driver reviver.
By this stage of the A7 you will already have driven through the vineyards of the champagne production region, and their discreetly affluent villages.
Loads of oxygen and the sounds of nature in this quiet national forest. It's easy walking, and good for all the family - not just the dog!
Enormous lake, with loads of parking and a sailing centre nearby.
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.
Moffat is well-known as a town for walkers, and also blessed with dog-friendly pubs and cafes too. This walk is a good way to explore the north of the town and enjoy views over Annandale.
A big windy beach that's popular with surfers as well as families. The waves roll in from the Atlantic and can be spectacular.