River splashing spot near Castle O'er, Scotland A great spot for hot dogs to cool down and woodland to sniff around.
Forest track dog walk near Newton Stewart, Scotland A very out of the way forest walk that's ideal for dogs who like their space. Not easy to find so the GPS is your friend for this one.
Remote sandy bay and dog walk on the Isle of Skye, Scotland An idyllic and unspoiled beach where you really can get away from the crowds. It takes a while to walk there and there are no facilities. Expect sheep everywhere, and dogs should be on leads.
Red Point dog-friendly beach, Scotland Large sandy beaches with lots of space for dogs to have a really good time. Bumpy single-track lane to get there, but then that's part of the fun!
Vet clinic near Rouen and the A28, France Vet just north of Rouen, close to the A28. English spoken and online booking available.
A827 A high level dog walk above Loch Tay, Scotland A fabulous higher level dog walk with views over Loch Tay. This is the lower section of a route up to one of the highest Munros.
A947 Gight Castle woodland dog walk and ruins, Scotland A really good place for a dog walk, with a ruined castle full of history to enjoy too. Listen out for the plangent tones of a ghostly piper somewhere in the depths of the foundations.
Character dining inn in the centre of Oakham, Rutland Plenty of character at this child and dog-friendly dining inn in the centre of Oakham. It's very close to Oakham castle too.
Dog-friendly pub not far from Whitby and the Moors, North Yorkshire A really good Yorkshire pub not far from Whitby and worth the drive. It dates to the 18th century and boasts a fine pint of Theakstons and a blazing fire in winter.
Ile de Re vet clinic, France English-speaking staff at this surgery on the Ile de Re. They have two branches, one at La Flotte and the other at St Martin.
A59 Reservoir dog walk near Otley, West Yorkshire An easy route around a reservoir is always a relaxing option if you've been stuck in the car for ages.
Dog walk round a reservoir near M6 Jct 21, Greater Manchester An easy dog walk to find from the A58, and also just under 4 miles from the M62 Jct 21. You'll find so many paths here it's a place you can return to and never repeat the same route.
