La Roche du Feu dog walk, Brittany, France A forest walk with big views over the countryside and perfect for taking in lots of fresh air.
Pont Coblant canalside walk, Brittany, France If you can time your arrival for lunch, the cafe on the north side gets good reviews locally. The walk is perfect for dogs and on a quiet day they can charge around off-lead.
Landevennec Forest dog walk and swimming, France Our dogs loved the walk here and it is an off-lead paradise for dogs. The parking area is the end of the road, so dogs can charge straight into the woodland.
Camaret-sur-Mer dog-friendly beach and coastal walk, Brittany, France A dog-friendly beach that's popular with windsurfers and water sports. It's not suitable for swimming due to strong currents and rocks.
The Menez Caon Trail and beach in winter, France On a wet, windy day what could be better than an empty beach and an excellent seaside cafe with great food?
Cap de Chevres dog walk in Finistere, Brittany, France When you and the dog need a lot of fresh air, this is one of the best places to enjoy a blustery walk. Short walks from the huge car park are clearly marked and well-signed.
A835 woods and waterfalls, Scotland A short walk to a beautiful cascade famed for leaping salmon. Plenty of woodland for the dogs to explore as well.
M5 Dog walk, dog-friendly pub and farm shop, Somerset Junction 21 An interesting stop, with a good farm shop and the chance to buy some freshly-made cider direct from the brewery.
A22 Dog walk and dog-friendly pub, East Sussex The dog-friendly pub here is very handy for a break off the A22, and the dog walk takes you on a very pretty stretch of the Wealdway.
A28 Dog walk on a green lane and a country pub, Kent A family and dog-welcoming country pub with a dog walk with no stiles or livestock.
Bernières-sur-Mer beach with your dog, France The official space for dogs to walk on the beach here is not generous.
A89 dog beach with designated doggy swimming, France A relaxing place to take a break, with a grassy area and also shade under the trees. For dogs who are a bit nervous of the water, there's a gentle slope down for easy paddling.
