Normandy dog friendly beach, France Dogs welcome on the beach here - and the normal rules apply: on lead, and please pick up! Out of season you're likely to have the beach to yourself and other dog-walkers.
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).
A25 exit 8 dog walk near Armentières, France Junction 8 Moments of pure joy for dogs in an enormous country park with plenty of space for dogs (or kids!) to bound around.
Galan d'Or dog-friendly beach, France Enormous sandy beach, with no dog restrictions. This is just one of several beaches in the area, and unusual in that it has disabled facilities.
A61 exit 23 a dog walk in Carcassonne, France Junction 23 Carcassonne-Ouest If you have time to look at the 'new' city of Carcassonne you'll find all the souvenirs from the medieval city on sale at a fraction of the price and, especially at lunchtime, some really excellent...
A9 Exit 29 Doggiestop near Montpellier, France A lovely walk on the outskirts of Montpellier, and if you time your visit well there's a fine restaurant near the church for a splendid French lunch.
Dover dog walk and cafe, Kent Before the channel crossing your dog will need a walk. The grounds were once part of an abbey, now gone, and the lawned section from the car park to the lake is dogs-on-leads only.
A20 exit 38 Old Chateau dog walk, France Junction 38 Le Vigen, Solignac The atmospheric ruins of the Château Châlucet make a perfect dog walk and an interesting and varied break from driving, and are well worth a longer visit if you're staying in the area.
Forest dog walk near Lough Melvin, NI Very remote Forestry Commission plantation. There are no stiles, and few people around.
Shawford Down dog walk, Hampshire A short walk on hard-surfaced paths to reach a fabulous view over the Itchen Valley. It's close to the M3 too.
A16 exit 27 Ste Cecile dog-friendly beach, France Junction 27 Neufchatel-Hardelot Dogs allowed on the beach, France Sainte Cecile is a popular summer resort with plenty going on in season.
Penistone Hill dog walk, Haworth, West Yorkshire Visitors flock to Haworth for the Railway Children steam train, and the parsonage where the Bronte sisters lived.
