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From gentle riverside ambles to wide open sands. Trails, woods, parks and dog-friendly beaches to stretch your legs.
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Walks & BeachesLligwy BeachMoelfre, AngleseyDogs welcome year-round; ideal for off-lead playWalks & BeachesNewborough Forest to Llanddwyn Island WalkNewborough, AngleseyOff-lead in forest; dogs on lead on Llanddwyn Island 1 Apr-30 Sep and on open dunes; beach ban zone 1 May-30 SepWalks & BeachesRhosneigr (Traeth Llydan / Broad Beach)Rhosneigr, AngleseyDogs allowed all year with no restrictions; great for off-lead runs
Photo © 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 & BeachesSeahouses to Bamburgh Coastal Path WalkSeahouses to Bamburgh via St Aidan's, Bamburgh & SeahousesDogs can walk off-lead on beach sections; leads advised near dunes and livestock
Photo © Chandan M via GoogleWalks & BeachesBoscombe BeachBoscombe, BournemouthDogs off-lead 1 Oct to 30 Apr, on lead on promenade and pier, restricted summer
Photo © Miss Lou via GoogleWalks & BeachesBournemouth Central BeachBournemouth Seafront, BournemouthDogs off-lead 1 Oct to 30 Apr, restricted May to Sep, lead required on promenade
Photo © Nigel B via GoogleWalks & BeachesDurley Chine BeachWest Cliff, BournemouthDogs welcome year-round between groynes 5 and 7, off-lead 1 Oct to 30 AprWalks & BeachesFisherman's Walk BeachSouthbourne, BournemouthDogs allowed off-lead 1 Oct to 30 Apr, seasonal restrictions May to Sep
Photo © Ron Lightfoot via GoogleWalks & BeachesHengistbury Head BeachHengistbury Head, BournemouthDogs welcome off-lead all year, on lead through the nature reserve
Photo © D Z via GoogleWalks & BeachesHengistbury Head Nature ReserveHengistbury Head, BournemouthDogs on lead through the reserve, off-lead on the beachWalks & BeachesCuckmere Haven BeachNear Seaford, Brighton & HoveOff-lead all year, wild beachWalks & BeachesEmbleton BayEmbleton, Craster & the CoastDogs welcome off-lead year-round; respect signed National Trust wildlife zonesWalks & BeachesCuil BayDuror, Fort William & GlencoeGood off-lead territory when no sheep present
Photo © The Onich Hotel via GoogleWalks & BeachesOnich BeachOnich, near Ballachulish, Fort William & GlencoeOff-lead friendly pebble beachWalks & BeachesFraisthorpe BeachFraisthorpe, south of Bridlington, Hull & East YorkshireDogs welcome year round with no seasonal ban; off-lead allowed
Photo © Tomasz Francuz via GoogleWalks & BeachesDores BeachDores, Loch Ness, Inverness & Loch NessDogs welcome off-lead on shingle shore
Photo © Alasdair Hitchen via GoogleWalks & BeachesGreat BaySt Martin's, Isles of ScillyDogs allowed all year, off-lead away from nesting birdsWalks & BeachesWest Beach Local Nature ReserveWest Beach, LittlehamptonSand dunes and saltmarsh, off-lead dog walking
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-Sept
Photo © Adept Photography via GoogleWalks & BeachesOtterspool PromenadeOtterspool (Aigburth), LiverpoolDog-friendly, off-lead in some areas
Photo © Joan M via GoogleWalks & BeachesChurch Cliff BeachEast of the harbour, Lyme RegisDogs off lead all year round
Photo © Jason H via GoogleWalks & BeachesEast Cliff BeachEast end of town, Lyme RegisDogs off lead all year round
Photo © S Joy (SJ) via GoogleWalks & BeachesMonmouth BeachWest of the Cobb, Lyme RegisDogs off lead all year round
Photo © Reason for Adventure via GoogleWalks & BeachesPalm Bay BeachCliftonville, MargateSandy beach, dogs off lead all yearWalks & BeachesScapa BeachKirkwall, OrkneyOff-lead friendly and a favourite of local dog walkers; poo bins providedWalks & BeachesWarbeth BeachStromness, OrkneyGood off-lead opportunities; watch for livestock and check tidesWalks & BeachesPenzance to Marazion Seafront WalkPenzance Promenade to Marazion, PenzanceDogs on leads, adjacent beach for off-lead running and swimming
Photo © Jennifer T via GoogleWalks & BeachesDevil's Point and Firestone BayStonehouse, PlymouthDogs welcome, off-lead area at Firestone Arch entrance
Photo © Peter Gooding via GoogleWalks & BeachesBranksome Dene BeachBranksome, PooleDogs allowed year-round, off-leash funWalks & BeachesPortstewart StrandPortstewart, Portrush & the Causeway CoastDogs on leads on the beach; off-lead permitted past post 10; some seasonal restrictions
Photo © Tosapai via GoogleWalks & BeachesThames PromenadeReadingRiverside path, off-lead sections
Photo © VMZ via GoogleWalks & BeachesCamber SandsCamber, Rye3+ miles sand, off-lead friendly off-season
Photo © paul waugh via GoogleWalks & BeachesCattersty SandsNorth of pier toward Skinningrove, Saltburn-by-the-SeaDog-friendly year round, off-lead on sandWalks & BeachesBeer BeachBeer village cove, SidmouthDogs off-lead all year on eastern section; seasonal exclusion on western part
Photo © Ralf Pearson via GoogleWalks & BeachesJacob's Ladder BeachWestern end, below Connaught Gardens, SidmouthDogs allowed from 100 yards west of the ladder, off-lead beyond signpost
Photo © 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 elsewhereWalks & BeachesNewport Sands (Traeth Mawr)Newport Pembs, St Davids & the CoastDogs allowed all year, off-lead; dog bins and freshwater tap in car parks
Photo © Mark Vockins via GoogleWalks & BeachesBamaluz BeachTown centre, St IvesDogs allowed all year, off-leadWalks & BeachesKnoll BeachStudland, Swanage & PurbeckDogs on lead max 2m 1 May to 30 Sep, off lead 1 Oct to 30 AprWalks & BeachesMiddle BeachStudland, Swanage & PurbeckDogs on lead max 2m 1 May to 30 Sep, off lead 1 Oct to 30 Apr
Photo © Leon Barnfield via GoogleWalks & BeachesSouth BeachStudland, Swanage & PurbeckDogs on lead max 2m 1 May to 30 Sep, off lead 1 Oct to 30 Apr
Photo © Swanage Beach via GoogleWalks & BeachesSwanage Main BeachSwanage, Swanage & PurbeckDogs off lead 1 Oct to 30 Apr, banned 1 May to 30 SepWalks & BeachesPerranporth BeachPerranporth, TruroDogs year-round; on lead 10am-5pm July and August, off-lead from SeptemberWalks & BeachesAchnahaird BeachCoigach, near Achiltibuie, Ullapool & NW HighlandsDog friendly, off-lead spaceWalks & BeachesClachtoll BeachClachtoll, Assynt, Ullapool & NW HighlandsDogs off-lead access year-roundWalks & BeachesBrancaster BeachBrancaster, Wells & North NorfolkOff-lead mostly; summer dog-free zone May to Sep