This old fortified town has oodles of charm, and there's plenty to look at - even without a visit to the two remaining wings of the château where dogs aren't allowed (entry charges apply).
Huge forest park with lakes, well-marked out forest trails and a beach. Doggy heaven! Also plenty of history, with ancient forts and tombs.
Very large forest in what was once the Powerscourt Estate. Now it's managed by Coillte and everyone can enjoy the walks and views here.
Lots of tradition connected with the Marian Cross on this walk, and it's said to be a very popular walk during the Christmas season - maybe a bit of Santa spotting from the top?
Ideal if you're looking for a fairly short bound with the hound in a quiet woodland where two trails are marked, and it's easy to find your way around. One trail is a 1.
Dog-tastic walk right on the boundary of Limerick and Tipperary. Just gorgeous! There's no castle there now, but the land used to be part of the grounds.
Doggylicious trail in a big loop starting from Clonaslee. Pick a sunny day and this is fantastic.
A National Trust woodland with several short trails. It's a quiet and undisturbed place, and great for dogs.
The small town of Montfort l'Amaury is steeped in history, and you'll find lots of the Roman Empire, as well as a castle largely destroyed by the English in the 100 years war, and a house museum of...
A National Trust run estate and nature reserve that's well worth a visit, although dogs have to be on leads in all parts of the 2,000 acre grounds.
This is a forest park that's famous worldwide for its trees and arboretum.
France dog-friendly beach. Between Boulogne and Calais this shingle beach has no dog restrictions.