M5 Dog walk, dog-friendly pub and farm shop, Somerset Junction 21 An interesting stop, with a good farm shop and the chance to buy some freshly-made cider direct from the brewery.
Station Coffee House and walk - great in Summer, Northumberland An easy place to stop for a coffee and snack just a few miles from the A68.
Bernières-sur-Mer beach with your dog, France The official space for dogs to walk on the beach here is not generous.
Dog-friendly beach near the Arran ferry, Scotland This is a dog-friendly beach and perfect for a dog walk before getting onto a ferry to Arran or further afield. There are no dog restrictions and the beach is sandy.
Loch Fyne dog-friendly cafe and brewery, Scotland If you're looking for a dog-friendly driving break with a difference, check out this extremely friendly brewery with its own cafe.
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.
Waterfall dog walk near Kinlochewe, Scotland This is a short little walk but absolutely worth it to see the most inspirational water feature ever!
Pitstop for dogs off the A96 near Nairn, Scotland A small community woodland that's just a short hop away from the A96 and easy to find. Desperate dogs will be grateful for a pitstop here.
A dog walk along the Caledonian canal, Scotland A chance to take a good look at a really impressive flight of locks and walk the dog too. The town is attractive and you'll find a number of dog-friendly cafes.
