Dog walk on the Leicestershire Round, Leicestershire
Pretty village, with a well-signed walk. The village is in the middle of the Rutland, Melton and Leicester triangle and easy to find.
Pretty village, with a well-signed walk. The village is in the middle of the Rutland, Melton and Leicester triangle and easy to find.
Dogs welcome on the beach here - and the normal rules apply: on lead, and please pick up! Out of season you're likely to have the beach to yourself and other dog-walkers.
Before the channel crossing your dog will need a walk. The grounds were once part of an abbey, now gone, and the lawned section from the car park to the lake is dogs-on-leads only.
This is a lovely walk on a lakeside path, with shade from the trees in hot weather (or cover from the rain).
Fabulously friendly tiny city where you'll feel comfortable walking around with the dog - and it's not so crowded that there's any worry about anyone treading on Toutou's paws.
Enormous sandy beach, with no dog restrictions. This is just one of several beaches in the area, and unusual in that it has disabled facilities.
A real oasis of tranquillity, with a fairytale chateau complete with Rapunzel towers and a dog-friendly garden that smells fabulous.
A lovely walk on the outskirts of Montpellier, and if you time your visit well there's a fine restaurant near the church for a splendid French lunch.
If you have time to look at the 'new' city of Carcassonne you'll find all the souvenirs from the medieval city on sale at a fraction of the price and, especially at lunchtime, some really excellent...
Perched on a hilltop with wide ranging views over the countryside, the medieval town of Laon has been a place of refuge, a strategic target and a landmark of the region for many centuries.
The atmospheric ruins of the Château Châlucet make a perfect dog walk and an interesting and varied break from driving, and are well worth a longer visit if you're staying in the area.
Very remote Forestry Commission plantation. There are no stiles, and few people around.