The Menez Caon Trail and beach in winter, France On a wet, windy day what could be better than an empty beach and an excellent seaside cafe with great food?
Cap de Chevres dog walk in Finistere, Brittany, France When you and the dog need a lot of fresh air, this is one of the best places to enjoy a blustery walk. Short walks from the huge car park are clearly marked and well-signed.
A835 woods and waterfalls, Scotland A short walk to a beautiful cascade famed for leaping salmon. Plenty of woodland for the dogs to explore as well.
A303 Dog walk, Farm shop and cafe, Wiltshire An easy stop for families, with plenty for little ones to explore as well as a good farm shop and cafe. Dogs are welcome outside the cafe, so this is one for a dry day.
A22 Dog walk and dog-friendly pub, East Sussex The dog-friendly pub here is very handy for a break off the A22, and the dog walk takes you on a very pretty stretch of the Wealdway.
A28 Dog walk on a green lane and a country pub, Kent A family and dog-welcoming country pub with a dog walk with no stiles or livestock.
Bernières-sur-Mer beach with your dog, France The official space for dogs to walk on the beach here is not generous.
A89 dog beach with designated doggy swimming, France A relaxing place to take a break, with a grassy area and also shade under the trees. For dogs who are a bit nervous of the water, there's a gentle slope down for easy paddling.
Beavers in the forest and nature centre, Scotland The rustic information centre here is a trove of knowledge about the nature of the forest and beavers in particular since they have been reintroduced to improve the environment.
Dog-friendly beach walk off the A83 near Campbeltown, Scotland Large sandy beach with no dog restrictions. Easy to park and get to from the A83.
Galloway Forest dog walk near Newton Stewart, Scotland An easy dog walk up to a monument, not celebrating a military hero for once but a local shepherd lad who became a respected academic in Edinburgh. Kudos indeed.
Woodland dog walk with Loch Ness views, Scotland Our dogs loved the woodland walks here. It's on the less popular side of Loch Ness, and between the village of Dores and Foyers.