A16 exit 27 Nature Reserve dog walk and activity trail, France Junction 27 Neufchatel-Hardelot A small but outstanding nature reserve where a mix of peat bog and sand form a unique environment in which native, but now rare, dragonflies, frogs and birds can find sanctuary.
A7 Exit 24 doggiestop in the Roman gardens, France Junction 24 What an amazing piece of living archaeology has been re-created here - it's the garden of a Roman villa that has been brought back to life.
A20 exit 45 Lakeside dog walk, France Junction 45 Tulle, Vigeois This is a lovely walk on a lakeside path, with shade from the trees in hot weather (or cover from the rain).
Off the ferry dog walk near Dover, Kent Several walks to choose from here - all good for dogs - and a really interesting place to visit as well.
A28 exit 6 Forest dog walk near Foucarmont, France Junction 6 Foucarmont A chance to take a break from the driving and get lungfuls of clean forest air. This is a quiet and peaceful forest, with plenty of space for dogs to have a good dash around.
A16 exit 31 Forest dog walk near Desvres, France Junction 31 Boulogne Centre Easily reached from Boulogne, the market town of Desvres is worth a visit before or after a dog walk in the forest.
Glen Urquhart dog walks, Scotland A peaceful dog walk on forest tracks with a circular route to follow if you wish. It's just as easy to gently potter and let the dogs enjoy their sniffing and a safe off-lead run.
Loch Lomond dog walk and swimming, Scotland Excellent place to stop with the dog for swimming and a walk on the A82 southbound. Free parking, campervan/motorhome overnight parking and clean toilets.
Woodland walk and dog-friendly inn near Bouth, Cumbria The pup adored her walkies here. It's a quiet woodland with a variety of trees and foliage, and an easy path to follow. After a few hours on the beach earlier on this was heaven for doggie paws.
Exploring with the dog near Sheffield, South Yorkshire Dogs will love this unspoiled common land and the birdsong is a treat to hear.
Country Park and the River Manifold dog walk, Staffordshire A National Trust countryside park with unusually good facilities for dogs. Walks by the river are suitable for off-lead dog walking, and there's even a doggie cafe under cover for wet days.
Relaxing garden walks and doggie swimming, Durham Once an industrialist's palace, the house has long since decayed and the glorious gardens are open to all to enjoy.
