Dog-friendly beach near Biscarosse, France A long stretch of sandy beach rather delightfully situated between the local sewage treatment works and the start of a military zone. To be fair, the dog won't know!
Dog-friendly Camargue beach, France A massive sandy beach with plenty of parking. You'll find a typical Camargue beach here, with a slightly odd sense of solitude and desolation.
Gold Beach walks with the dog, France Dogs are allowed on the beach here before mid-day and after 1900 in the summer.
Devils Bridge inland doggie lido, France An interesting walk to enjoy the rather magnificent 'Devil's Bridge' overlooking the Ardeche river. Legend has it that the devil took a hand in designing the 17m high bridge, made out of basalt.
Tall Tree Trail for solitary doggies, Scotland A remote and quiet woodland dog walk that's ideal for dogs who like their own space. Don't expect to meet any other walkers here.
Stairhaven dog-friendly beach, Scotland Stony beach with direct access from the car park. Dogs allowed all year round.
Ruined Castle dog walk, Scotland This is a dog walk that kids of all ages will enjoy too. Even in the rain the skeleton of a castle will get the imagination going.
A827 A high level dog walk above Loch Tay, Scotland A fabulous higher level dog walk with views over Loch Tay. This is the lower section of a route up to one of the highest Munros.
A947 Gight Castle woodland dog walk and ruins, Scotland A really good place for a dog walk, with a ruined castle full of history to enjoy too. Listen out for the plangent tones of a ghostly piper somewhere in the depths of the foundations.
Country estate riverside dog walk near M1 Junction 13, NI A National Trust property can be a good option if you're trying to juggle the needs of passengers and dogs.
Hurstwood circular dog walk, Lancashire An easy walk around a small reservoir. You're not far from Burnley, but this feels like deep countryside.
Barnoldswick Canal dog walk and cafe, Lancashire Just the kind of driving break we love. A cafe with fresh, moist cakes and decent coffee, and a dog walk along a canal. Simple and perfect.
