A85 exit 9 dog walk and motorway break, France Junction 9 Azay-le-Rideau (Druye) Unpretentious little town on the river L'Indre, with pedestrianised narrow streets and a choice of small dog-friendly restaurants and brasseries for a meal or snack.
A61 Exit 20 dog walk near Nailloux, France Junction 20 Villefranche de L Lakeside walk, with a restaurant serving traditional French lunches. Get there for 1200 and you'll be in for a gastronomic treat. This walk is also handy for the A66 Exit 1.
Woodquarter dog walk, RoI Fantastically beautiful place, and good for dogs too. Take a picnic and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature around the lake. Mulroy Bay is lovely.
Stranolar dog walk, RoI After it's been raining, this is a glorious walk through conifers exuding that fabulous scent of damp pine. And the River Finn is just below you - gurgling away happily.
St Robert, dog walk in the Haute-Vallee de Chevreuse, France Just one access point to the massive Haute-Vallee de Chevreuse regional park. Great for off lead dogs, picnics and some exhilarating forest air. Don't be surprised to see the occasional horse rider.
Forest dog walk near Limerick, RoI Forest park with marked trails and plenty for families and dogs to do. Even on a rainy day it's nice here.
Dog walk near Arromanches, France A lovely, secluded walk along the cliff tops and overlooking one of the scenes of the Normandy landings in 1944. Now it is glorious walking country with magnificent views across the English Channel.
Plelauff canal dog walk, Brittany, France Another enjoyable and accessible section of the Nantes-Brest canal.
Dog walk near Rostrenen, Brittany, France A well out of the way spot for a dog walk, and you're very unlikely to encounter other dogs. So this is an ideal walkies for dogs who prefer their own company.
Ecluse de Keriou quiet dog walk near Rostrenen, Brittany, France A remote and rural dog walk along the banks of the Nantes-Brest canal. You may encounter a fisherman or two but otherwise it's incredibly quiet here.
Forest walk to Mare du Sangliers, near Huelgoat, France Another dog walk in the mysterious forest near Huelgoat, and this is the popular route that takes in parts of the Arthurian legend (or so they say).
Canalside walk with the dog in Chateaulin, France An ideal stop for the dog, and also for shopping and exploring the town.
