A9 dog walk near Thurso, Scotland A new and exciting place to walk the dogs. The scent of the wildflowers in summer are a delight for the most difficult to please canine snouts. A great place to enjoy the Caithness landscape.
Varaville dog-friendly beach, France Junction 29b Page de Dozul Dogs on leads are allowed on the beach here all year round.
Vierville-sur-Mer beach with your dog, France Dogs allowed on the beach at specific times in summer, and outside of the bathing area. Dogs should also be on leads.
River splashing spot near Castle O'er, Scotland A great spot for hot dogs to cool down and woodland to sniff around.
Forest track dog walk near Newton Stewart, Scotland A very out of the way forest walk that's ideal for dogs who like their space. Not easy to find so the GPS is your friend for this one.
Remote sandy bay and dog walk on the Isle of Skye, Scotland An idyllic and unspoiled beach where you really can get away from the crowds. It takes a while to walk there and there are no facilities. Expect sheep everywhere, and dogs should be on leads.
Red Point dog-friendly beach, Scotland Large sandy beaches with lots of space for dogs to have a really good time. Bumpy single-track lane to get there, but then that's part of the fun!
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.
A849 Exploring Mull with the dog, Scotland Home to the MacLean clan, and a very imposing stronghold it still is. These days the gift shop is a popular visitor choice but centuries ago this must have been a scary sort of place.
A59 Reservoir dog walk near Otley, West Yorkshire An easy route around a reservoir is always a relaxing option if you've been stuck in the car for ages.
A190 Parkland dog walk and cafe near Seaton Sluice, Northumberland A National Trust hall and extensive grounds.
A7 exit 19 doggiestop and castle, France Junction 19 Near perfect combo of fun for dogs and people at this medieval castle and the enormous hunting forest that surrounds it.