A22 Forest dog walk near Uckfield, East Sussex In his book "Rural Rides", William Cobbett was not a fan of the Forest. Happily, it is the opinion of dogs that matters and they will have a marvellous romp through the trees and heathland.
Cuckoo Trail near Hellingly, East Sussex Fully accessible 14km leisure walk over the bed of a former railway line. So it's pretty flat too. The parking here is more or less in the middle of the route. Handy for the A22.
Pau veterinary clinic, France Junction 10 Pau Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
Dog-friendly pub near Chipping Ongar, Essex Traditional and welcoming pub where dogs get a friendly reception.
Uzerche Vet Clinic, France Junction 45 Tulle, Vigeois Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
Forest of Hesdin dog walks, France An idyllic spot for a dog walk, and popular with local families and dog-owners. Expect conversation!
A61 Exit 20 Canal du Midi dog walk, France Junction 20 Villefranche de L On a hot day this is a fantastic dog walk on the Canal du Midi towpath. It's peaceful and ideal for a complete break from motorway driving.
Verdun area dog walk, France The site of this village is perhaps one of the most poignant reminders of the way this region was practically laid waste during WW1.
A9 exit 39 sleepy village doggiestop, France Junction 39 Sigean With its characteristic 3-storey houses and narrow winding streets, this is a gem of a little village to amble around.
Woodland dog walk near Durrow, RoI Easy going trail through woodland that was once part of the Castledurrow Estate. The 'castle' is now a stylish venue for weddings etc.
Bourg et Comin quiet village dog walk, France A short circular walk along the bed of a former railway track that's now a mini-arboretum of fruit trees.
A55 Exit 13 doggiestop near Marseilles, France Junction 13 Once a lair for marauding pirates this small town is now one of the largest marinas for yachts and pleasure boats in the Med.
