Where Can I TakeMy Dog?

Year-round dog beaches (no seasonal ban)

No “dogs banned May to September” signs here — these beaches welcome dogs whatever the season.

524 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-6pmAlnmouth 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 restrictionsMaenporth 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 daytimeStrete 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 roundMother 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 roundWalks & 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 restrictionsWalks & 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 & 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 borderAnchorsholme BeachPhoto © S S via GoogleWalks & BeachesAnchorsholme BeachAnchorsholme, Blackpool, Blackpool & the FyldeDog friendly all yearWalks & BeachesAnsteys CoveTorquay, Torquay & TorbayDogs welcome all yearWalks & BeachesAnstruther Billow Ness BeachAnstruther, East Neuk of FifeDogs welcome, keep on lead near the coast path and cliffsWalks & BeachesAppletree BayTresco, Isles of ScillyDogs free to roam on this beachAppley BeachPhoto © Jamie via GoogleWalks & BeachesAppley BeachAppley, RydeDogs year-round between Tower and Dell CafeArdalanish BeachPhoto © J P via GoogleWalks & BeachesArdalanish BeachRoss of Mull, Isle of MullDogs can run freely, watch for livestockWalks & BeachesArdentinny BeachLoch Long, Cowal, Isle of Bute & CowalCowal's longest sandy beach with room to run; forest trails behindArdmair BeachPhoto © Paul Time-Lord via GoogleWalks & BeachesArdmair BeachArdmair, near Ullapool, Ullapool & NW HighlandsDog friendly stony beach with roadside parkingWalks & BeachesAyr BeachAyr seafront, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastCentral section seasonal ban 1 May to 30 Sept; year-round access at each endBabbacombe BeachPhoto © Cecilia Matilde King via GoogleWalks & BeachesBabbacombe BeachTorquay, Torquay & TorbayDogs welcome all yearWalks & BeachesBagh Halaman (Halaman Bay)Tangasdale, Isle of Barra, Uists & BarraDog-friendly year round; watch for grazing sheep on the machair behindWalks & BeachesBallycastle BeachBallycastle, Glens of AntrimDogs year-round; on-lead restrictions 1 June to 15 SeptemberWalks & BeachesBallyhalbert BeachBallyhalbert, Strangford & the ArdsDog friendly all yearBamburgh BeachPhoto © Derek Hall via GoogleWalks & BeachesBamburgh BeachBamburgh, below the castle, Bamburgh & SeahousesDogs welcome all year with no restrictions and can be off-lead; leads advised in dunes March-July for nesting birdsWalks & BeachesBamburgh to Budle Bay Coastal WalkBamburgh to Budle Bay, Bamburgh & SeahousesOff-lead on open beach sections; on lead near Budle Bay and dune nesting areasWalks & BeachesBantham BeachBantham, near Kingsbridge, SalcombeDogs welcome with partial summer restrictionWalks & BeachesBarassie BeachBarassie, Troon, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastDogs welcome all year roundBarmouth BeachPhoto © adventurers via GoogleWalks & BeachesBarmouth BeachBarmouth seafront, Barmouth & DolgellauDogs banned between leisure centre and river 1 April to 30 September; welcome year-round from the donkey rides onwards and either sideBarricane BeachPhoto © Nigel Pugh via GoogleWalks & BeachesBarricane BeachWoolacombe, Woolacombe & IlfracombeDogs on leads when the cafe is in situ, roughly Mar-SepWalks & BeachesBawdsey BeachBawdsey, WoodbridgeDogs welcome, quiet shingle beachWalks & BeachesBay of SkaillSandwick, near Skara Brae, OrkneyPopular dog-walking beach; keep dogs on lead if livestock are grazing nearbyWalks & BeachesBeadnell Bay BeachBeadnell, Craster & the CoastDogs welcome year-round with some seasonal lead restrictions in bird breeding seasonWalks & BeachesBear's Beach and Mouisonniere Beach, HermHerm, Guernsey, Sark & HermDogs permitted all year, including through the summerWalks & BeachesBeckfoot BeachBeckfoot, three miles south of Silloth, Carlisle & the SolwayNo dog bans; ideal for a long, quiet strollWalks & BeachesBeer BeachBeer village cove, SidmouthDogs off-lead all year on eastern section; seasonal exclusion on western partWalks & BeachesBelhaven BayDunbar, North Berwick & East LothianDog-friendly; watch for wildlife signs near the saltmarshWalks & BeachesBenllech BeachBenllech, AngleseyRestricted area in front of car park 1 May-30 Sep; dogs on leads on the promenadeWalks & BeachesBerneray West BeachIsle of Berneray, Uists & BarraDog-friendly; sheep and cattle graze the machair behind the dunesBerwick BeachPhoto © Jerry Haswell via GoogleWalks & BeachesBerwick BeachBerwick, north of harbour, Berwick-upon-TweedDogs allowedWalks & BeachesBexhill PromenadeSeafront, BexhillCoastal promenade towards De La WarrWalks & BeachesBig Sand BeachBig Sand, near Gairloch, Ullapool & NW HighlandsVery dog friendly all year, no restrictionsWalks & BeachesBigbury-on-Sea BeachBigbury-on-Sea, near Salcombe, SalcombeDogs welcome with partial summer restrictionWalks & BeachesBigbury-on-Sea BeachSouth Hams, PlymouthDogs allowed 30 September to 1 MayBlack Rock BeachPhoto © peterecco via GoogleWalks & BeachesBlack Rock BeachWidemouth Bay south, BudeDogs welcome all year roundBlack Rock SandsPhoto © Therese Down via GoogleWalks & BeachesBlack Rock SandsMorfa Bychan, Porthmadog & the LlynDog-friendly beach; drive-on accessBlackpool Beach - North Shore and BisphamPhoto © Chris August via GoogleWalks & BeachesBlackpool Beach - North Shore and BisphamNorth Shore, Blackpool, Blackpool & the FyldeDog friendly all year, North Pier to AnchorsholmeWalks & BeachesBlackpool Beach - Solaris to Squires GateSouth Shore, Blackpool, Blackpool & the FyldeDog friendly all year, Mirror Ball south to Squires GateBlackpool PromenadePhoto © 郑飞龙 via GoogleWalks & BeachesBlackpool PromenadeBlackpool seafront, Blackpool & the FyldeDogs on lead between North and South PiersBlackwaterfoot BeachPhoto © Fiona Alexander via GoogleWalks & BeachesBlackwaterfoot BeachBlackwaterfoot, Isle of ArranDog-friendlyBlue Anchor BeachPhoto © Ross Britton via GoogleWalks & BeachesBlue Anchor BeachBlue Anchor, Minehead & ExmoorDog-friendly beach with dog-friendly cafeWalks & BeachesBlue Anchor BeachBlue Anchor, Taunton & the QuantocksDogs welcome all year roundWalks & BeachesBoggle Hole BeachBoggle Hole, Fylingthorpe, Robin Hood's Bay & StaithesDogs allowed on beachBognor Regis PromenadePhoto © Mark Charrington via GoogleWalks & BeachesBognor Regis PromenadeSeafront, Bognor Regis4.5km prom Aldwick to Middleton, dogs on leadWalks & BeachesBorth Beach & Ynyslas DunesBorth (north of Aberystwyth), AberystwythSeasonal ban 1 May-30 Sep between lifeboat station slipway and Youth Hostel; Ynyslas dunes end open all yearBoscombe Arts TrailPhoto © Paul Beddoes via GoogleWalks & BeachesBoscombe Arts TrailBoscombe, BournemouthDogs welcome along the seafront trailBoscombe BeachPhoto © Chandan M via GoogleWalks & BeachesBoscombe BeachBoscombe, BournemouthDogs off-lead 1 Oct to 30 Apr, on lead on promenade and pier, restricted summerWalks & BeachesBosta Beach (Traigh Bhostadh)Great Bernera, Lewis & HarrisFavourite local dog-walking beach but surrounded by common grazing, so keep dogs on a leadBotany BayPhoto © Botany Bay Hotel via GoogleWalks & BeachesBotany BayKingsgate, BroadstairsChalk cliffs, dogs Oct-AprBouley Bay to Bonne Nuit cliff pathPhoto © Nick Moyler via GoogleWalks & BeachesBouley Bay to Bonne Nuit cliff pathNorth coast, JerseyKeep dogs on a lead or close control on steep, rocky clifftop sectionsBournemouth Central BeachPhoto © Miss Lou via GoogleWalks & BeachesBournemouth Central BeachBournemouth Seafront, BournemouthDogs off-lead 1 Oct to 30 Apr, restricted May to Sep, lead required on promenadeBovisand Bay BeachPhoto © Emmanuel George via GoogleWalks & BeachesBovisand Bay BeachBovisand, PlymouthDogs allowed all year at Bovisand BayBowleaze CovePhoto © Tracy Buck via GoogleWalks & BeachesBowleaze CoveBowleaze, north Weymouth, WeymouthDogs welcome all year roundBracklesham BayPhoto © Joanna Kuzelewska via GoogleWalks & BeachesBracklesham BayBracklesham, ChichesterDog-friendly beyond the groynes; summer limitsWalks & BeachesBrancaster BeachBrancaster, Wells & North NorfolkOff-lead mostly; summer dog-free zone May to SepBranksome Dene BeachPhoto © Peter Gooding via GoogleWalks & BeachesBranksome Dene BeachBranksome, PooleDogs allowed year-round, off-leash funWalks & BeachesBranksome Dene Chine BeachBranksome, BournemouthDogs welcome year-round from Branksome Chine beach office westwardWalks & BeachesBranksome Woods and ChineBranksome, PooleDog-friendly, all-year dog area at the beach endBrighton Beach (off-season)Photo © Biki Ehi via GoogleWalks & BeachesBrighton Beach (off-season)Central Seafront, Brighton, Brighton & HoveAll beaches dog friendly Oct-AprBroadsands BeachPhoto © Vasile Barcaru via GoogleWalks & BeachesBroadsands BeachIlfracombe, Woolacombe & IlfracombeDogs welcome all year roundWalks & BeachesBrodick BayBrodick, Isle of ArranDog-friendly year-roundBroughton BayPhoto © Cosmic Girl88 via GoogleWalks & BeachesBroughton BayNorth Gower, Swansea & MumblesDogs allowed all year round; limited facilitiesBroughty Ferry BeachPhoto © Johnny Solar via GoogleWalks & BeachesBroughty Ferry BeachBroughty Ferry, Dundee & AngusAnimal exclusion zone on the western section near the castle from 1 May to 30 September; eastern beach dog-friendly all yearWalks & BeachesBude to Northcott Mouth CircularBude to Northcott Mouth, BudeDogs can race on the sand and cool paws in the sea at the halfway pointWalks & BeachesBude to Widemouth Bay Coast PathBude to Widemouth, BudeDogs on leads near cliff edges and farmlandWalks & BeachesBudle BayNorth of Bamburgh, near Waren Mill, Bamburgh & SeahousesYear-round dogs-on-lead guidance around the bay as a bird feeding area and nature reserveWalks & BeachesBudleigh Salterton BeachBudleigh Salterton seafront, SidmouthDogs allowed all year at both ends; central section banned 1 May to 30 SeptWalks & BeachesBulverhythe BeachSt Leonards, HastingsQuiet beach towards Bexhill, dog friendlyWalks & BeachesBurghead BeachBurghead, Moray & SpeysideDog friendly beachWalks & BeachesBurry Port BeachesBurry Port, Carmarthen & LlanelliTwo beaches either side of the harbour; dogs permitted all year roundCaerfai BayPhoto © Caerfai Bay Caravan & Tent Park via GoogleWalks & BeachesCaerfai BayNear St Davids, St Davids & the CoastOften dog-friendly year-round; more secluded than WhitesandsCalgary BayPhoto © Karen Samson via GoogleWalks & BeachesCalgary BayCalgary, north-west Mull, Isle of MullDogs welcome on leads, watch for grazing cattleCalshot BeachPhoto © Joan M via GoogleWalks & BeachesCalshot BeachCalshot, SouthamptonShingle beach, Isle of Wight viewsCamber SandsPhoto © VMZ via GoogleWalks & BeachesCamber SandsCamber, Rye3+ miles sand, off-lead friendly off-seasonCanoe LakePhoto © Nonki Law via GoogleWalks & BeachesCanoe LakeSouthsea, PortsmouthLakeside walk near seafrontWalks & BeachesCapstone BeachIlfracombe, Woolacombe & IlfracombeUnlimited dog access all yearCardiff Bay Barrage TrailPhoto © Matthew Soley via GoogleWalks & BeachesCardiff Bay Barrage TrailCardiff Bay, CardiffDogs welcome, on lead near wildlifeWalks & BeachesCarnoustie BayCarnoustie, Dundee & AngusDogs welcome for a run on the sandWalks & BeachesCarsaig Bay WalkCarsaig, south Mull, Isle of MullDogs welcome, remote terrainWalks & BeachesCastle Green and Riverside WalkCastle Green, HerefordDogs welcome; river access at shingle banksWalks & BeachesCastle WalkHigh Town, BridgnorthDogs welcome on leads along this cliff-top promenadeCastlerock BeachPhoto © Colin Dickson via GoogleWalks & BeachesCastlerock BeachCastlerock, Portstewart & ColeraineDogs allowed year-round but on-lead restrictions on bathing areas 1 Jun-15 SepCastletown BeachPhoto © Kristin MW via GoogleWalks & BeachesCastletown BeachCastletown Harbour, Isle of ManNo dog restrictions at any time of yearCattersty SandsPhoto © paul waugh via GoogleWalks & BeachesCattersty SandsNorth of pier toward Skinningrove, Saltburn-by-the-SeaDog-friendly year round, off-lead on sandWalks & BeachesCauseway Coast WayPortstewart to Ballycastle, Portrush & the Causeway CoastDogs welcome on leads; mind tide times on beach sectionsCayton BayPhoto © Marko Brenk via GoogleWalks & BeachesCayton BayCayton (3 miles south), ScarboroughDog friendly all year round; no restrictionsWalks & BeachesCei Bach BeachNew Quay, AberystwythDog friendly all year roundWalks & BeachesCemaes Bay Circular WalkCemaes, AngleseyDogs on lead near livestock and cliff edges; beach restriction zone 1 May-30 SepChesil BeachPhoto © Николай Минев via GoogleWalks & BeachesChesil BeachPortland/Ferrybridge, WeymouthPebble and shingle beach, dog-friendly all yearWalks & BeachesChurston CoveBrixham, Torquay & TorbayDogs welcome all yearWalks & BeachesClachan Sands (Traigh Lingeigh)Clachan Sands, North Uist, Uists & BarraDog-friendly; watch for grazing stock on the dunes and machairWalks & BeachesClachtoll BeachClachtoll, Assynt, Ullapool & NW HighlandsDogs off-lead access year-roundWalks & BeachesCleveland Way Robin Hood's Bay to RavenscarRobin Hood's Bay to Ravenscar, Robin Hood's Bay & StaithesDogs on lead near cliffs and livestock; short lead on nesting moorlandWalks & BeachesCleveland Way Whitby to Robin Hood's BayWhitby to Robin Hood's Bay, Robin Hood's Bay & StaithesDogs on lead on clifftops and near livestockWalks & BeachesCleveland Way: Whitby to Robin Hood's BayEast Cliff clifftops, WhitbyDogs off-lead on some stretches, on lead near livestock and cliff edgesWalks & BeachesCleveleys PromenadeCleveleys, Blackpool & the FyldeDogs welcome year-round on the promClimping BeachPhoto © Caroline Stone via GoogleWalks & BeachesClimping BeachClimping, LittlehamptonQuiet natural beach, dog-friendlyCloughey Bay BeachPhoto © S Mungur via GoogleWalks & BeachesCloughey Bay BeachCloughey, Strangford & the ArdsDog friendly with dune walking areaCocklawburn BeachPhoto © Wallace E Tunnel via GoogleWalks & BeachesCocklawburn BeachSouth of Spittal, Berwick-upon-TweedDogs allowed all year, free parkingWalks & BeachesCoilleag a' Phrionnsa (Prince's Beach)Isle of Eriskay, Uists & BarraDog-friendly; Eriskay ponies and sheep roam the machair so keep controlConey Island BeachPhoto © Michael Hanrahan via GoogleWalks & BeachesConey Island BeachKillough, Downpatrick & LecaleDogs welcome, keep under controlConstantine BayPhoto © Kieran Garvey via GoogleWalks & BeachesConstantine BayNear Padstow, PadstowDog-friendly all yearConwy Morfa BeachPhoto © Freddy via GoogleWalks & BeachesConwy Morfa BeachConwy, near the marina, Conwy & Betws-y-CoedDog-friendly year-round with no restrictionsCooden BeachPhoto © John Reeves via GoogleWalks & BeachesCooden BeachCooden, BexhillDogs welcome all year, sand at low waterWalks & BeachesCoppet Hall BeachSaundersfoot, through tunnel, TenbyDogs year-round on southern stretch; north end daytime summer banCoral BeachPhoto © Matei Adrian via GoogleWalks & BeachesCoral BeachDunvegan, Isle of SkyeDogs on lead, sheep and cattle en routeCornelian BayPhoto © Martin Hornsey via GoogleWalks & BeachesCornelian BayBetween South Bay and Cayton Bay, ScarboroughSecluded; no listed dog restrictionsWalks & BeachesCrail Roome Bay BeachCrail, East Neuk of FifeDogs welcome year-round, keep on lead near pathsCramond BeachPhoto © Craig Cockburn via GoogleWalks & BeachesCramond BeachCramond, EdinburghDog-friendly, promenade for walkersCrantock BeachPhoto © Ilona Musial via GoogleWalks & BeachesCrantock BeachCrantock, NewquayDog-friendly all year roundWalks & BeachesCriccieth East BeachCriccieth, Porthmadog & the LlynDog-friendly year-round beyond the car parkCromer BeachPhoto © Daniel Muddiman via GoogleWalks & BeachesCromer BeachCromer seafront, Cromer & SheringhamNo dogs on the beach 1 May to 30 September; on-lead dogs welcome on the promenade year-roundWalks & BeachesCrosby (Hall Road West) BeachCrosby (Sefton), LiverpoolNo dog restrictionsCrosby BeachPhoto © alan evans via GoogleWalks & BeachesCrosby BeachCrosby (Merseyside), LiverpoolDogs welcome all year, no seasonal banWalks & BeachesCrummock Water Shore WalkButtermere, Buttermere & BorrowdaleDogs under close control near livestock, dog-friendly swimmingWalks & BeachesCuckmere HavenSeaford, EastbourneMeandering river to pebble beachWalks & BeachesCuckmere Haven BeachNear Seaford, Brighton & HoveOff-lead all year, wild beachWalks & BeachesCuil BayDuror, Fort William & GlencoeGood off-lead territory when no sheep presentWalks & BeachesCulla Bay BeachNunton, Isle of Benbecula, Uists & BarraDog-friendly; corncrakes and ground-nesting waders mean leads in spring and summerWalks & BeachesCullen BeachCullen, Moray & SpeysideDogs allowed all year roundWalks & BeachesDart Estuary WalkDartmouth Station, DartmouthDogs welcome, on leads near cliffsWalks & BeachesDaymer BayRock / Trebetherick, PadstowDog-friendly all yearDeganwy BeachPhoto © Steve Haines Counsellor via GoogleWalks & BeachesDeganwy BeachDeganwy, near Conwy, Conwy & Betws-y-CoedDog-friendly year-round (small summer-restricted section); plenty of open beachDevil's Point and Firestone BayPhoto © Jennifer T via GoogleWalks & BeachesDevil's Point and Firestone BayStonehouse, PlymouthDogs welcome, off-lead area at Firestone Arch entranceWalks & BeachesDonaghadee Harbour & LighthouseDonaghadee, Bangor & North DownDogs welcome on lead along the promenade and sea walkWalks & BeachesDoniford BeachDoniford, near Watchet, Taunton & the QuantocksDogs allowed all yearDores BeachPhoto © Tomasz Francuz via GoogleWalks & BeachesDores BeachDores, Loch Ness, Inverness & Loch NessDogs welcome off-lead on shingle shoreDornoch BeachPhoto © Nico van Os via GoogleWalks & BeachesDornoch BeachDornoch, off the town centre, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome year-round with no seasonal restrictionsWalks & BeachesDuckpool BeachCoombe, BudeDog-friendly all year roundDukes MeadowsPhoto © Rodrigo Castelaro via GoogleWalks & BeachesDukes MeadowsDukes Meadows, Chiswick, Chiswick & BarnesDogs welcome across the open meadows and riverside promenadeWalks & BeachesDunnet Bay BeachDunnet, near Thurso, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome year-roundDunster BeachPhoto © Chris Kinnersley via GoogleWalks & BeachesDunster BeachDunster, Minehead & ExmoorDogs welcome year-round, on lead near chaletsDurley Chine BeachPhoto © Nigel B via GoogleWalks & BeachesDurley Chine BeachWest Cliff, BournemouthDogs welcome year-round between groynes 5 and 7, off-lead 1 Oct to 30 AprEast Cliff BeachPhoto © Jason H via GoogleWalks & BeachesEast Cliff BeachEast end of town, Lyme RegisDogs off lead all year roundWalks & BeachesEast Haven BeachEast Haven, between Carnoustie and Arbroath, Dundee & AngusPopular with dog walkers; keep under control near the harbourEast Portlemouth BeachPhoto © Gordon Gillespie via GoogleWalks & BeachesEast Portlemouth BeachEast Portlemouth, opposite Salcombe, SalcombeDogs permitted all year roundEast Preston and Angmering BeachPhoto © Elise Devoe via GoogleWalks & BeachesEast Preston and Angmering BeachEast Preston, LittlehamptonDogs welcome all year roundEast Sands BeachPhoto © Gordon Roy via GoogleWalks & BeachesEast Sands BeachEast of the harbour, St AndrewsDogs welcome year-roundEast Town BeachPhoto © Ian Knox via GoogleWalks & BeachesEast Town BeachEastern end of promenade, Port Royal, SidmouthDogs allowed all year roundEast Wittering BeachPhoto © Kat Hayes via GoogleWalks & BeachesEast Wittering BeachEast Wittering, ChichesterPebbled beach, dog areas; summer restrictionsEastbourne Beach EastPhoto © HARRY FERNANDES via GoogleWalks & BeachesEastbourne Beach EastSeaside, EastbourneDogs on lead 1 May to 30 SepEastbourne Beach WestPhoto © D Franco via GoogleWalks & BeachesEastbourne Beach WestSeafront, EastbourneWish Tower to Holywell, dogs all yearEastbourne Seafront PromenadePhoto © D via GoogleWalks & BeachesEastbourne Seafront PromenadeSeafront, EastbourneNearly five-mile flat coastal strollEastney BeachPhoto © Josef Bizri via GoogleWalks & BeachesEastney BeachEastney, PortsmouthEast of the Coffee Cup, dogs welcome year-roundEgerton ParkPhoto © J. Q via GoogleWalks & BeachesEgerton ParkBexhillSeafront park, dog-friendlyWalks & BeachesElberry CoveBroadsands, Paignton, Torquay & TorbayDogs welcome all yearWalks & BeachesElie Beach and Ruby BayElie, East Neuk of FifeSeasonal dog ban on the main sands 1 May to 30 September, dogs welcome year-round on surrounding sands and coast pathElmer Sands BeachPhoto © Karen B via GoogleWalks & BeachesElmer Sands BeachMiddleton-on-Sea, Bognor RegisDogs allowed year-roundWalks & BeachesEmbleton BayEmbleton, Craster & the CoastDogs welcome off-lead year-round; respect signed National Trust wildlife zonesEmbo BeachPhoto © Gill Merriman via GoogleWalks & BeachesEmbo BeachEmbo, near Dornoch, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome year-roundEttrick Bay BeachPhoto © Google Curator via GoogleWalks & BeachesEttrick Bay BeachWest coast, Isle of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalDogs welcome year round with no seasonal ban; keep clear of grazing livestockWalks & BeachesExmouth BeachExmouth seafront to Orcombe Point, SidmouthDogs all year at Orcombe Point end and west of Octagon cafe; centre banned 1 May to 30 SeptWalks & BeachesFairlight CoveFairlight, HastingsSecluded dog-friendly coveFairlight GlenPhoto © Dave Pickering via GoogleWalks & BeachesFairlight GlenFairlight, HastingsChallenging glen walk to exotic-looking beachWalks & BeachesFelixstowe Ferry BeachFelixstowe Ferry, WoodbridgeDogs welcome all year on the Denes shingle beachFelixstowe North BeachPhoto © Stuart Race via GoogleWalks & BeachesFelixstowe North BeachNorth of the Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, Ipswich & FelixstoweDogs allowed year round on leads; main beach banned 1 May-30 SepWalks & BeachesFelixstowe PromenadeFelixstowe Ferry to Landguard, Ipswich & FelixstoweDogs allowed on the prom all year, on leadsFelixstowe South BeachPhoto © Éva Zs via GoogleWalks & BeachesFelixstowe South BeachSouth of Arwela Road, Felixstowe, Ipswich & FelixstoweDogs allowed year round on leads outside the restricted zoneFelpham BeachPhoto © NAOKO HILL via GoogleWalks & BeachesFelpham BeachFelpham, Bognor RegisDog-friendly off-season, restrictions May-SeptFenella BeachPhoto © Traveling Biker via GoogleWalks & BeachesFenella BeachBelow Peel Castle, Isle of ManNo seasonal dog restrictions in placeWalks & BeachesFerryside BeachFerryside, near Carmarthen, Carmarthen & LlanelliYear-round dog friendly with no restrictions; neighbouring St Ishmael's also open all yearFidden BeachPhoto © Rob Walker via GoogleWalks & BeachesFidden Beachnear Fionnphort, Ross of Mull, Isle of MullDogs welcome, keep on lead near livestockWalks & BeachesFindhorn BeachFindhorn, Moray & SpeysideDog friendly all year round with no restrictionsWalks & BeachesFishcombe CoveBrixham, Torquay & TorbayDogs welcome all yearFistral BeachPhoto © Darem via GoogleWalks & BeachesFistral BeachFistral, NewquayDog-friendly all year round with no restrictions on the beach, shops or restaurantsWalks & BeachesFistral to Gannel Estuary LoopFistral, NewquayDog-friendly loop, ferry crossing optionalFormby BeachPhoto © Marek Bodzinski via GoogleWalks & BeachesFormby BeachVictoria Road, Formby, Southport & FormbyDogs welcome year-round but kept away from the signed little tern nesting zone April to August; leads in the car parkFormby Beach (National Trust)Photo © Ua Ka via GoogleWalks & BeachesFormby Beach (National Trust)Formby (Sefton), LiverpoolDogs welcome; off-lead on beach, on-lead in pinewoods; central section closed May-SeptWalks & BeachesFraisthorpe BeachFraisthorpe, south of Bridlington, Hull & East YorkshireDogs welcome year round with no seasonal ban; off-lead allowedWalks & BeachesFrensham Little PondPriory Lane, FarnhamDog-friendly beach area to paddleFreshfield Dune HeathPhoto © Andrew Hampson via GoogleWalks & BeachesFreshfield Dune HeathFreshfield, Formby, Southport & FormbyDogs must be on leads under close control because of grazing livestockWalks & BeachesFulsom RockCliftonville, MargateQuieter beach, dog friendlyWalks & BeachesGairloch BeachGairloch, Ullapool & NW HighlandsVery dog friendly; car park, toilets and a dog water tapGanavan SandsPhoto © Craig Cockburn via GoogleWalks & BeachesGanavan Sands2 miles north of Oban, Oban & ArgyllDogs allowed year-round with no restrictionsWalks & BeachesGanavan Sands to Dunbeg Coastal WalkGanavan, Oban, Oban & ArgyllDogs can run free; some livestock nearbyGannel Estuary WalkPhoto © Steve Dransfield via GoogleWalks & BeachesGannel Estuary WalkCrantock, NewquayDog-friendly all year, keep on lead near tidal wildlifeWalks & BeachesGirvan BeachGirvan, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastDog-friendly, miles of walking when tide is outWalks & BeachesGlen BeachSaundersfoot, TenbyDogs welcome all year roundGlen Brittle BeachPhoto © Lloyd J via GoogleWalks & BeachesGlen Brittle BeachGlen Brittle, Isle of SkyeDogs welcome, quiet open sandsWalks & BeachesGlenridding BeachGlenridding, Ullswater & Pooley BridgeDogs welcome; gently sloping shingle beach good for nervous swimmersWalks & BeachesGoodrington Sands NorthPaignton, Torquay & TorbayDogs on North Sands all yearGreat BayPhoto © Alasdair Hitchen via GoogleWalks & BeachesGreat BaySt Martin's, Isles of ScillyDogs allowed all year, off-lead away from nesting birdsGreat Western BeachPhoto © Akash Surendran via GoogleWalks & BeachesGreat Western BeachNewquay town, NewquayDogs allowed all year roundWalks & BeachesGreenaway BeachTrebetherick, near Rock, PadstowDog-friendly outside summer restrictionsGreenhill GardensPhoto © khalith b via GoogleWalks & BeachesGreenhill GardensNorth end of the Esplanade, WeymouthDog-friendly seafront parkGreenhill to Overcombe beachPhoto © Marc via GoogleWalks & BeachesGreenhill to Overcombe beachGreenhill Groyne to Overcombe, WeymouthDogs permitted all year round in this restricted sectionWalks & BeachesGreyabbey ShoreGreyabbey, Strangford & the ArdsDogs under close control, on lead on mud flatsWalks & BeachesGroomsport BeachGroomsport, Bangor & North DownDogs welcomeGroudle GlenPhoto © David Umpleby via GoogleWalks & BeachesGroudle GlenGroudle near Onchan, Isle of ManDogs must be on a lead on the beachWalks & BeachesGrouville BayGrouville, near Gorey, JerseyDogs all year; on lead 10.30am to 6pm from 1 May to 30 SeptemberWalks & BeachesGullane BeachGullane, North Berwick & East LothianDogs welcome year-round; busy in summerWalks & BeachesGurnard BeachGurnard, CowesYear-round dog-friendly, Solent viewsWalks & BeachesHalf Moon Bay BeachHeysham, Lancaster & MorecambeDogs allowed all year roundHamble Common BeachPhoto © Elvio Caruana via GoogleWalks & BeachesHamble Common BeachHamble, SouthamptonDog-friendly, lead in nesting seasonHamworthy Park BeachPhoto © Kevin Bailey via GoogleWalks & BeachesHamworthy Park BeachHamworthy, PooleYear-round dog-friendly beach, keep on lead when busy in summerHarlyn BayPhoto © jo pasty via GoogleWalks & BeachesHarlyn BayNear Padstow, PadstowDog-friendly all year, no seasonal restrictionsHastings BeachPhoto © Chie Tumber via GoogleWalks & BeachesHastings BeachSeafront, HastingsDogs allowed year-round on sectionsWalks & BeachesHastings PromenadeSeafront, HastingsFlat paved seafront path, dogs on lead year-roundHastings Seafront PromenadePhoto © Sue Tansell via GoogleWalks & BeachesHastings Seafront PromenadeSeafront, HastingsNearly five miles traffic-free beachfrontWalks & BeachesHayling Island BeachHayling Island, PortsmouthPebble beach, dogs off-seasonHele Bay BeachPhoto © James Robinson via GoogleWalks & BeachesHele Bay BeachHele, Woolacombe & IlfracombeDogs welcome all year roundHelen's Bay BeachPhoto © earthtoalice via GoogleWalks & BeachesHelen's Bay BeachHelen's Bay, Bangor & North DownDogs allowed, on lead near the coastal pathHengistbury Head BeachPhoto © Ron Lightfoot via GoogleWalks & BeachesHengistbury Head BeachHengistbury Head, BournemouthDogs welcome off-lead all year, on lead through the nature reserveHengistbury Head Nature ReservePhoto © D Z via GoogleWalks & BeachesHengistbury Head Nature ReserveHengistbury Head, BournemouthDogs on lead through the reserve, off-lead on the beachHoe PromenadePhoto © Cosmo Graham via GoogleWalks & BeachesHoe PromenadeThe Hoe, PlymouthDogs welcome on the promenade and Hoe lawnsHolkham BeachPhoto © Mark Turner via GoogleWalks & BeachesHolkham BeachHolkham, Wells & North NorfolkOff-lead most areas; summer on-lead zones for nesting birdsWalks & BeachesHolkham to Wells Pinewoods WalkHolkham, Wells & North NorfolkDogs welcome; on-lead in dune reserve zonesWalks & BeachesHolme-next-the-Sea BeachHolme-next-the-Sea, King's LynnDogs under control in dunes near reserveHolywell BayPhoto © Valentina Rosenova via GoogleWalks & BeachesHolywell BayHolywell, NewquayDog-friendly all year roundWalks & BeachesHolywell BeachHolywell, EastbourneDogs welcome, quieter west of pierHope Cove BeachPhoto © Katherine Sokol via GoogleWalks & BeachesHope Cove BeachHope Cove, near Salcombe, SalcombeDogs welcome year-round on leadsWalks & BeachesHope Cove to Bolt Tail WalkHope Cove, near Salcombe, SalcombeDogs on leads near cliffs and livestockWalks & BeachesHopeman BeachHopeman, Moray & SpeysideDog friendly beachHove Lagoon & Seafront LoopPhoto © Lagoon Watersports - Brighton & Hove via GoogleWalks & BeachesHove Lagoon & Seafront LoopKingsway, Hove, Brighton & HoveFlat coastal walk, sea viewsHove Lagoon BeachPhoto © Hove Lagoon via GoogleWalks & BeachesHove Lagoon BeachHove Lagoon, Brighton & HoveDog-friendly (huts 457-376) May-SeptWalks & BeachesHove Street South BeachHove Seafront, Hove, Brighton & HoveDog beach south of bowling greensWalks & BeachesHowmore Beach and MachairHowmore, South Uist, Uists & BarraGround-nesting birds April to August; keep dogs on short leads across the machairWalks & BeachesHuisinis BeachHuisinis, Lewis & HarrisDogs welcome; a top Harris beach for dogs, with sheep and deer on the approach roadWalks & BeachesHumber Bridge Country ParkHessle Foreshore, Hull & East YorkshireDogs welcome; keep on lead near roads and the foreshoreJacob's Ladder BeachPhoto © Ralf Pearson via GoogleWalks & BeachesJacob's Ladder BeachWestern end, below Connaught Gardens, SidmouthDogs allowed from 100 yards west of the ladder, off-lead beyond signpostWalks & BeachesJennycliff BayJennycliff, PlymouthDogs welcome year roundJoss BayPhoto © Keep it Simple via GoogleWalks & BeachesJoss BayNorth Foreland, BroadstairsDog-friendly bayKilchattan BayPhoto © Google Curator via GoogleWalks & BeachesKilchattan BaySouth-east Isle of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalDog-friendly sandy bay and shore path; livestock on adjoining landKildonan BeachPhoto © Jim Findlay via GoogleWalks & BeachesKildonan BeachKildonan, Isle of ArranDog-friendly; great for seal spottingWalks & BeachesKilve BeachKilve, Taunton & the QuantocksDogs welcome all year with no seasonal restrictionsWalks & BeachesKingsand BeachRame Peninsula, PlymouthDogs allowed all yearWalks & BeachesKingsdown BeachKingsdown, DoverDogs Oct-Apr; promenade all year on leadWalks & BeachesKippford to Castle Point FortKippford, Dumfries & GallowayDogs welcome, mind sharp shells on the beachWalks & BeachesKnoll BeachStudland, Swanage & PurbeckDogs on lead max 2m 1 May to 30 Sep, off lead 1 Oct to 30 AprL'Ancresse CommonPhoto © Adelina Falla via GoogleWalks & BeachesL'Ancresse CommonVale, Guernsey, Sark & HermOpen common used for dog walking; the beach itself is closed to dogs in summerWalks & BeachesLaggan Bay (Airport Beach)Glenegedale, Islay, Islay & JuraDogs welcome year-round; rarely busyWalks & BeachesLambeth Walk BeachTown centre, St IvesDogs allowed all year, disappears at high tideWalks & BeachesLannacombe Beachnear Start Point, South Hams, SalcombeDogs welcome year-roundWalks & BeachesLargs BeachLargs promenade, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastDog-friendly seafrontWalks & BeachesLerwick Waterfront and the LodberriesLerwick, ShetlandDogs welcome on the seafront; note many town parks exclude dogsLittlehampton East BeachPhoto © aamir mirza via GoogleWalks & BeachesLittlehampton East BeachEast Beach, LittlehamptonDogs allowed off-season, on-lead restrictions in summerWalks & BeachesLittlehampton PromenadeSeafront, LittlehamptonSeafront promenade, dogs on lead welcomeWalks & BeachesLittlehampton West BeachWest Beach, LittlehamptonDog-friendly all year, sand dunes and nature reserveLittlehaven BeachPhoto © Miles via GoogleWalks & BeachesLittlehaven BeachSouth Shields, Sunderland & South ShieldsDogs allowed all year with no restrictionsLivermead SandsPhoto © Livermead Sands via GoogleWalks & BeachesLivermead SandsTorquay, Torquay & TorbayDogs welcome all yearWalks & BeachesLlanbedrog BeachLlanbedrog, Porthmadog & the LlynDogs welcome all year; on lead in main area in summerWalks & BeachesLlanelli Beach (Millennium Coastal Park)North Dock, Llanelli, Carmarthen & LlanelliNo dog restrictions at any time of yearLlangennith BeachPhoto © G2 S via GoogleWalks & BeachesLlangennith BeachLlangennith, Gower, Swansea & MumblesDogs allowed all year round; facilities by car parkLlansteffan BeachPhoto © GhanaTourism1 WalesTourism1 via GoogleWalks & BeachesLlansteffan BeachLlansteffan, near Carmarthen, Carmarthen & LlanelliA signposted strip of beach is closed to dogs 1 May to 30 September; rest of the beach and the castle grounds stay openWalks & BeachesLligwy BeachMoelfre, AngleseyDogs welcome year-round; ideal for off-lead playWalks & BeachesLoch Eck Shore WalkInverchapel to Whistlefield, near Dunoon, Isle of Bute & CowalLochside forest track with plenty of shingle beaches for a swimLoch Morlich BeachPhoto © manikandan c via GoogleWalks & BeachesLoch Morlich BeachGlenmore (Loch Morlich), Aviemore & CairngormsDogs welcome year-round on all areas of the beach as long as they are under controlLong Rock BeachPhoto © Karen Warne via GoogleWalks & BeachesLong Rock BeachLong Rock, between Penzance and Marazion, PenzanceDogs year-round west of car park, seasonal restrictions May to Sept east sideWalks & BeachesLossiemouth East BeachLossiemouth, Moray & SpeysideDogs allowed year round
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