Dog walk and family things to do in County Clare, RoI A really good place to bring your dog for a walk with something for all the family. There are lots of paths to follow in the woods and lots of family friendly stuff nearby.
Forest dog walk in County Cork, RoI A fine compact woodland which dogs will adore. There is a well-signed circular walk. When the bluebells are in season, this is utterly spectacular.
Lakeside dog walk, RoI A great place to blow away the canine cobwebs with glorious views over the lake and surrounding countryside. It is an easy walk and dogs will love the scents in the woods.
Hurt forest dog walk near Farley Heath, Surrey Another fabulous dog walking adventure in the forest. This car park seems to be the local favourite and your dog will find herself with plenty of new doggie friends here.
Peaslake dog walk in the forest, Surrey Another great dog walk space in the enormous Hurt Forest. This is one of the more popular car parks and there's an honesty box for donations.
A25 dog walk near Dorking, Surrey Tucked away in the Surrey Hills, these woodlands are calming and inspirational. Charles Darwin often walked past these trees although whether he had a dog or not is open to question.
Berck dog-friendly beach, France The small town of Berck is active all through the year and so you'll find plenty of open shops and cafes whenever you go. The beach is enormous and hugely popular with dog walkers.
A85 exit 9 dog walk and motorway break, France Junction 9 Azay-le-Rideau (Druye) This won't be everyone's cup of tea, the town is quite small and there aren't many shops.
A20 exit 27 Ambazac doggiestop, France Junction 27 Bonnac la Cote Pick up some lovely French pastries from the village, and then head down to the lake for a properly long dog walk and some fresh air
Belleek dog walk, RoI On a sunny day it's really lovely here. The walk goes partly along the banks of the River Moy and then around the grounds of Belleek Manor (now a hotel).
A89 Exit 19 Limousin dog walk, France Junction 19 Varetz is a small town where you'll get a feel for typical life in the Limousin region, as it's by no means a tourist destination.
A20 exit 58 doggiestop in Cahors, France Junction 58 Villefranche., Cahors Sud An old town that's steeped in history, good food and quirky old buildings. It's also the regional capital city.