Galan d'Or dog-friendly beach, France 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.
Forest dog walk near Lough Melvin, NI Very remote Forestry Commission plantation. There are no stiles, and few people around.
Shawford Down dog walk, Hampshire A short walk on hard-surfaced paths to reach a fabulous view over the Itchen Valley. It's close to the M3 too.
A16 exit 27 Ste Cecile dog-friendly beach, France Junction 27 Neufchatel-Hardelot Dogs allowed on the beach, France Sainte Cecile is a popular summer resort with plenty going on in season.
Penistone Hill dog walk, Haworth, West Yorkshire Visitors flock to Haworth for the Railway Children steam train, and the parsonage where the Bronte sisters lived.
Ile Besnard beach and dog walk, Brittany, France A splendid sandy beach that is really close to St Malo. We found it an ideal place to give the dogs a good run when you arrive from the ferry in the early morning.
Dog walk with a view and a fascinating Museum Brittany, France This is a walk for the dog, with different options for curious people too.
A31 Alresford dog walk with paddling and pub, and farmshop, Hampshire 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.
A229 Easy dog walk and a country pub full of history, Kent We love the easy off-lead dog walk here, and the 16th century pub has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Amazing when you read about its lurid background of smuggling and derring-do!
Dog-friendly country pub and woodland dog walk, Worcestershire The woodland walk here will delight the dogs, and it's a pity the pub is only open for lunch at weekends.
Forest dog walk with huge trees and views, Scotland Nothing really prepares you for the sheer size and age of the trees on the dog walk here. It's a very special atmosphere and definitely one to savour.