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Dog-friendly beaches

Sand, sea and space to run. Check the “dogs welcome today” badge, as some have summer restrictions.

607 dog-friendly places across the UK

Harbour Cove (Tregirls)Photo © Nici Sewell via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.9Harbour Cove (Tregirls)PadstowDog-friendly all yearSouth BeachPhoto © Paul Wells (Stretch) via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.8South BeachSouth of town, towards Penally, TenbyDogs year-round; on leads near town 1 May to 30 SeptBarafundle BayPhoto © Nick Turner via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.8Barafundle BayStackpole Estate, west of Tenby, TenbyDogs welcome year-round; leads on clifftopsPorthgwidden BeachPhoto © Tony Perreira via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.8Porthgwidden BeachThe Island, St IvesDogs restricted 1 Jul-31 Aug, 10am-6pmNorth BeachPhoto © Campo via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.8North BeachNorth of town, by harbour, TenbyDogs banned 1 May to 30 Sept except lifeboat areaAlnmouth BeachPhoto © Tom via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.8Alnmouth BeachAlnmouth (within 5 miles of Alnwick), Alnwick & WarkworthYear-round dog access; open sandy beach with room to roamHawker's CovePhoto © L Woodward via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.8Hawker's CovePadstowDog-friendly all yearSt George's CovePhoto © Krzysztof Koscian via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.8St George's CovePadstowDog-friendly except July-August 10am-6pmCastle BeachPhoto © Ralph Fleming via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.7Castle BeachBelow Castle Hill headland, TenbyCentral section dog ban 1 May to 30 Sept; far south end year-roundManorbier BeachPhoto © Hilary Gudge via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.7Manorbier BeachManorbier, west of Tenby, TenbyDogs welcome all year round, no restrictionsTrevone BayPhoto © Heinrich von Nahlen via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.7Trevone BayTrevone, near Padstow, PadstowNo dogs 15 May-30 Sep 10am-6pmMaenporth BeachPhoto © Lucas Nott via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.7Maenporth BeachMaenporth, FalmouthDog restrictions 10am-6pm July-AugustBooby's BayPhoto © Tim Osborne via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.8Booby's BayNear Padstow, PadstowDog-friendlyBlackpool SandsPhoto © Mihai Gal via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.6Blackpool SandsStoke Fleming, DartmouthDogs banned 1 May to 30 September including cafe and car parks; welcome in winter; assistance dogs all yearAldeburgh BeachPhoto © Chris Greenfield via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.6Aldeburgh BeachCrag Path seafront, AldeburghDogs banned on main beach 1 May to 30 Sep; year-round access towards Slaughden and ThorpenessCarbis Bay BeachPhoto © chris johnson via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.6Carbis Bay BeachCarbis Bay, St IvesDogs restricted 15 May-30 Sep, 10am-6pmBamaluz BeachPhoto © Mark Vockins via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.6Bamaluz BeachTown centre, St IvesDogs allowed all year, off-leadGyllyngvase BeachPhoto © Michael Lau via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.6Gyllyngvase BeachCliff Road, FalmouthDogs allowed before 10am and after 6pm May-SeptCastle BeachPhoto © Julia Preece via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.6Castle BeachPendennis, FalmouthDogs welcome year-round, restrictions summer daytimeSwanpool BeachPhoto © Michael Lau via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.6Swanpool BeachSwanpool, FalmouthSeasonal dog ban 10am-6pm July-AugustStrete Gate BeachPhoto © Elliot Gardiner via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.6Strete Gate BeachStrete, DartmouthDogs allowed all year roundGrebe BeachPhoto © Lily Piano via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.6Grebe BeachDurgan, FalmouthDog-friendly all year round, steep accessCharmouth BeachPhoto © Judith Lea via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.7Charmouth BeachCharmouth, Lyme RegisEast Beach dogs year round, main beach restricted in summerFlushing BeachPhoto © peter sturgeon via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.6Flushing BeachFlushing, FalmouthDog-friendly all year roundAldeburgh Yacht Club Seafront WalkPhoto © Mark Lawrie via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.6Aldeburgh Yacht Club Seafront WalkSlaughden Road, AldeburghDogs welcome; flat riverside pathCastle CovePhoto © Jamie Parton via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.8Castle CoveNear Dartmouth Castle, DartmouthDogs allowed all year roundWorthing BeachPhoto © Nicolas Povall via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.5Worthing BeachSeafront, WorthingDogs on lead on promenade; seasonal limitsMother Ivey's BayPhoto © Adrian Mudd via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.5Mother Ivey's BayNear Padstow, PadstowDog-friendlyWest BeachPhoto © Jamie Sturgeon via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.5West BeachWhitstableDogs off-lead all yearShalford ParkPhoto © Robert Parker via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.5Shalford ParkOff A281, GuildfordOpen fields, River Wey beaches for swimmingSugary CovePhoto © Andrew Preece via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.4Sugary CoveNear Dartmouth Castle, DartmouthDogs allowed all year roundChurch Cliff BeachPhoto © Joan M via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 4.5Church Cliff BeachEast of the harbour, Lyme RegisDogs off lead all year roundExe Estuary TrailPhoto © Elly Mahany via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 5.0Exe Estuary TrailExe Estuary, ExeterDog-friendly traffic-free trail, some seasonal bird-protection restrictions on parts of the estuaryWalks & Beaches★ 5.0Goring BeachGoring-by-Sea, WorthingQuiet dog-friendly beach; seasonal limitsWalks & Beaches★ 5.0Sunny CoveBetween Maenporth and Swanpool, FalmouthDog-friendly all year round, no facilitiesPorthkidney SandsPhoto © Christina Kunzi via GoogleWalks & Beaches★ 3.6Porthkidney SandsLelant, St IvesDogs allowed all year, no restrictionsAberdeen Beach and EsplanadePhoto © maria asuncion martinez via GoogleWalks & BeachesAberdeen Beach and EsplanadeAberdeen, Aberdeen & Royal DeesidePopular dog-walking beach; check council seasonal rules; lead near promenadeWalks & BeachesAbereiddy BayNear St Davids, St Davids & the CoastDog-friendly pebble and sand beachWalks & BeachesAbersoch Main BeachAbersoch, Porthmadog & the LlynDog-friendly all year except seasonal northern sectionAberystwyth North BeachPhoto © Celia via GoogleWalks & BeachesAberystwyth North BeachLanding Stage to Craig Glais, AberystwythSeasonal ban 1 May-30 Sep from north of Landing Stage to Craig Glais; area south of Landing Stage open all yearWalks & BeachesAberystwyth South Beach & HarbourCastle headland to South Marine Terrace, AberystwythSeasonal ban 1 May-30 Sep between Castle Headland and first groyne; harbour and south of Pier open year round; GBP 500 fine for breachesWalks & BeachesAchmelvich BeachAchmelvich, Assynt, Ullapool & NW HighlandsDogs banned 1 May to 30 Sept, dog friendly rest of yearWalks & BeachesAchnahaird BeachCoigach, near Achiltibuie, Ullapool & NW HighlandsDog friendly, off-lead spaceAinsdale BeachPhoto © Frank06 Frank06 via GoogleWalks & BeachesAinsdale BeachAinsdale-on-Sea, Southport & FormbyDogs excluded 200m either side of the main beach entrance to the tide line, 1 May to 30 Sept; excellent off-lead space elsewhereAinsdale Sand Dunes National Nature ReservePhoto © Ergun Sahillioglu via GoogleWalks & BeachesAinsdale Sand Dunes National Nature ReserveAinsdale, Southport & FormbyDogs under close control; on-lead in parts of the woods to protect natterjack toads and sand lizardsAldwick BeachPhoto © Karen B via GoogleWalks & BeachesAldwick BeachAldwick, Bognor RegisDog-friendly all year roundWalks & BeachesAllonby BeachAllonby, south of Silloth, Carlisle & the SolwayDog friendly all year; keep dogs on a short lead 1 March to 31 July near the high water mark to protect nesting birdsAlum Chine BeachPhoto © kfLeoungGB via GoogleWalks & BeachesAlum Chine BeachAlum Chine, BournemouthDogs welcome year-round in designated section from Alum Chine beach office to Poole border
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