Dog-Friendly Activities in Balleroy, FR

Visit Parc Botanique de Haute Bretagne, a dog-friendly 25-hectare botanical garden in Le Chatellier, FR, near Fougères. Leashed pups are welcome to stroll scenic themed gardens and peaceful paths. Stop by the on-site tea room for drinks, ice cream, and pastries during your visit or bring your own picnic.

Corfe Castle in Wareham, UK, is dog friendly. Located in Dorset, this gorgeous castle stands above the village of the same name on the Isle of Purbeck peninsula. Leashed dogs are welcome in the castle itself, tearoom, shop, Castle View Welcome Centre and walking trails that surround the fortification. Thirsty pups will find water bowls outside the Welcome Center, Ticket Office, and at the entrance of the Castle. Inside the shop, you can buy yourself a memorable gift of a harness, water bowl, toys and treats, and there are gourmet treats in the tea room.

Swanage Railway is a pet-friendly steam train ride located in Dorset on the South Coast. Home of the Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge, this historic line travels from Norden to Swanage, stopping at the historic Corfe Castle station, which permits pets to explore most areas. Dogs are welcome on the train, but must have their own ticket, be leashed at all times, and are not allowed on seats.

Yaverland Beach is a pet-friendly beach in Sandown, UK. Pups who love to paddle in the surf, play in the sand and have fun in the sun will love this popular beach on the Isle of Wight. You and your pooch can take the Wightlink ferry to get to the island.

Ouistreham Beach in Le Havre is dog-friendly. This wide and sandy, dog-friendly beach is most famous for the D-Day landings. You can bring your dog with you to reflect on the atrocities that took place on the sands all those years ago. The beach can get popular at times, so owners are reminded to clean up after their dogs and keep Fido on a leash for their protection.