A7 exit 22 doggiestop in a wine village, France Junction 22 By this stage of the A7 you will already have driven through the vineyards of the champagne production region, and their discreetly affluent villages.
A9 Exit 34 doggiestop in Pézenas, France Junction 34 Pezenas, Agde The renaissance town of Pézenas is an absolute gem, and a wander through the narrow streets here is a definite driver reviver.
A7 exit 19 doggiestop and castle, France Junction 19 Near perfect combo of fun for dogs and people at this medieval castle and the enormous hunting forest that surrounds it.
Rambouillet Forest dog walk, France 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.
Somme dog walk, France 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.
Dog walk in France near Feins, France Enormous lake, with loads of parking and a sailing centre nearby.
Gorges de Toul Goulic dog walk, Brittany, France On a hot day there's no better place for a cool dog walk than a wooded gorge, and this one is fabulous.
Forest dog walk and wobbly boulders, Brittany, France A terrific dog walk in the forest away from the popular tourist area. But do try and shift the 137 ton granite boulder as well. It can be done, and looks very spectacular indeed.
Off-lead dog walk near Huelgoat, Brittany, France An unusual place for a dog walk, and yet it's far less crowded than the nearby forest and you are unlikely to encounter anyone other than the occasional dog walker.
A422 Dog walk with dog-friendly pub and swimming, Warwickshire A welcoming dog-friendly pub not too far from the A46 and perfect for families, dogs and the hungry. The walk is around 4 miles and easy to shorten if your dog prefers a swim and snuffle instead.
Dog-friendly Cotswold pub and dog walks, Oxfordshire A gorgeous Cotswold pub on the banks of the pretty river Windrush - a big favourite for doggie paddling with our two collies.
A51 Marvellous country pub and a short dog walk, Staffordshire A dog-friendly country pub in a village that seems to be rooted in a cap-doffing, feudal system dominated by the very impressive Hall just around the corner.
