Reservoir dog walk at the end of the A39, Cornwall When the dog needs greenery and trees rather than sand and sea, this circular reservoir walk is a good option. There's also a field for children's games, and swings etc for younger children.
A45 near Southam dog friendly pub and dog walk, Warwickshire Village pub with reasonably priced, slightly retro pub food (chicken in basket) and dog-friendly in the bar and outside in the large garden.
A dog walk in one of the lost villages of Verdun, France If you're driving across the East side of France, this 'lost' village is a tranquil place to take a break. It's in a clearing of a vast forest and ideal for a picnic and time out.
Opal coast dog-friendly beach, France If you like quirky historical factoids, Wissant deserves a moment of your time.
Lac de Guerlédan and forest, France This is a quiet cove across the water from the tourist activities on the other side. If you're travelling with watersports gear, this is a good canoe or SUP getin.
Woodland dog walk above Weston, Somerset Junction 23 A fabulous wood for a dog walk, with several interesting historic moments to look out for too. Very safe for dogs and kids, and easily walkable from the town if you're staying nearby.
A87 Woodland dog walks before the Skye Bridge, Scotland Gentle woodland dog walks with signed paths and easy gradients. Even in hot weather dogs can stay cool here, and when it's raining you get some shelter from the elements.
Ben Lomond dog walks, Scotland The road stops here and everyone comes to walk by the loch, or to have a go at walking to the top of Scotland's most southerly and relatively easy Munro (hill).
A dog walk and visit to the Caledonian Canal, Scotland What could be more exciting than a dog walk at the start of the massive engineering feat that is the Caledonian Canal? It goes all the way to Inverness and the North Sea along the Great Glen.
Beach walk and dog-friendly restaurant, Scotland Wonderfully big and dog-friendly beach when the tide is out. Time for doggie football or frizbees on a grand scale.
A visit to dog-friendly Cromarty, Scotland Most of us know the name of this tiny fishing village from the shipping forecast.
Glenfinnan and the Harry Potter Viaduct dog walk, Scotland Take the chance to get out of the car here and enjoy a really good dog walk. The Harry Potter viaduct draws the crowds but beyond the image of an airborne Ford Anglia is a cracking walk.
