Dog walk in France near Feins, France Enormous lake, with loads of parking and a sailing centre nearby.
National forest dog walk near Bazouges, France Perfect choice of walks here, in one of France's enormous national forests. You're likely to have the entire forest to yourself, with just the occasional passing cyclist to spoil the illusion.
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.
The mysterious Gorge of Corong, Brittany, France Our dogs adored the forest here and although it was in the summer school holidays we didn't see anyone else on the path, which allowed for the dogs to be running free.
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.
Dog walk and country pub near Cirencester, Gloucestershire A pleasant combo of a country dog walk across fields and a relaxed and friendly dog-friendly pub.
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.
A46 Teddington Stores and Cafe, Gloucestershire Excellent foodie stop with a cafe and farm shop with some luscious produce. Children and dogs welcome. It's a good choice for a food stop just before or after the M5.
Dog-friendly zoo and woodland walk, Cambridgeshire This is a great stop for a family visit It's a working farm and zoo with tropical gardens, and quite an exotic place to stop and take a break.
A1 Haddington dog walks and cafe, Scotland This is a really interesting place for a break from the A1. The cafe is a thriving community hub and very welcoming.
