A16 exit 28 Ecault dog walk, France
The maritime forest is well-used by local dog walkers, and those we met were very keen to stop for doggie chats and to tell us how marvellous the forest is for dogs.
The maritime forest is well-used by local dog walkers, and those we met were very keen to stop for doggie chats and to tell us how marvellous the forest is for dogs.
Easily reached from Boulogne, the market town of Desvres is worth a visit before or after a dog walk in the forest.
Once a royal hunting preserve, today the forest of Boulogne is over 2,000 hectares of fabulously cooling greenery.
As well as clear and easy walking paths for an excellent walk with the dog, this forest is famous for 'Blanchard's Column'.
Dogs allowed on the beach, France Another massive beach on the Opal Coast, with no dog restrictions. Look out for the tumbling WW2 bunker here, and the amazing rock pools that surround it.
An ideal spot to stretch your legs and exercise the pooch before or after a channel crossing.
Before or after a ferry crossing this enormous sandy beach is a great place to take in fresh air and sea breezes.