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Aberdeen 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 & BeachesStonehaven BoardwalkStonehaven, Aberdeen & Royal DeesideVery dog-friendly seafrontAberystwyth 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 & 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 yearWalks & BeachesCei Bach BeachNew Quay, AberystwythDog friendly all year roundWalks & BeachesNew Quay Harbour BeachNew Quay harbour, AberystwythSeasonal ban 1 May-30 Sep between Pier and Penpolion; dogs welcome outside those monthsWalks & BeachesPromenade & Constitution Hill Coast PathPromenade to Constitution Hill, AberystwythDogs welcome year round on prom and coast path; beach subject to seasonal rulesWalks & BeachesTraeth Gwyn (Llanina Beach)New Quay, AberystwythDogs welcome all year roundAldeburgh BeachPhoto © Chris Greenfield via GoogleWalks & BeachesAldeburgh BeachCrag Path seafront, AldeburghDogs banned on main beach 1 May to 30 Sep; year-round access towards Slaughden and ThorpenessAldeburgh Yacht Club Seafront WalkPhoto © Mark Lawrie via GoogleWalks & BeachesAldeburgh Yacht Club Seafront WalkSlaughden Road, AldeburghDogs welcome; flat riverside pathWalks & BeachesSlaughden and Martello Tower BeachSlaughden, south of town, AldeburghDogs allowed year-roundWalks & BeachesThorpeness BeachThorpeness, AldeburghDogs allowed year-round with seasonal restrictions in signposted areas 1 May to 30 SepAlnmouth BeachPhoto © Tom via GoogleWalks & BeachesAlnmouth BeachAlnmouth (within 5 miles of Alnwick), Alnwick & WarkworthYear-round dog access; open sandy beach with room to roamWalks & BeachesWarkworth BeachWarkworth (under 1 mile from village), Alnwick & WarkworthDog-friendly year-round with no restrictions; dogs can run freely from dunes to wavesWalks & BeachesWarkworth to Amble Riverside PathWarkworth village, Alnwick & WarkworthDogs welcome on lead near village and livestock; riverside and estuary routeWalks & BeachesBenllech BeachBenllech, AngleseyRestricted area in front of car park 1 May-30 Sep; dogs on leads on the promenadeWalks & BeachesCemaes Bay Circular WalkCemaes, AngleseyDogs on lead near livestock and cliff edges; beach restriction zone 1 May-30 SepWalks & BeachesLligwy BeachMoelfre, AngleseyDogs welcome year-round; ideal for off-lead playWalks & BeachesNewborough Beach (Llanddwyn)Newborough, AngleseyDogs banned between main car park and Llanddwyn 1 May-30 Sep; eastern beach open all year; leads near nesting plovers Mar-JulWalks & 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 & BeachesPenmon Point (Black Point) BeachPenmon, AngleseyDog friendly all year; keep dogs on a leadWalks & BeachesPorth Trecastell (Cable Bay)Near Rhosneigr, AngleseyDog friendly, quiet sandy coveWalks & BeachesRhosneigr (Traeth Llydan / Broad Beach)Rhosneigr, AngleseyDogs allowed all year with no restrictions; great for off-lead runsLoch 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 controlWalks & BeachesAyr BeachAyr seafront, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastCentral section seasonal ban 1 May to 30 Sept; year-round access at each endWalks & BeachesBarassie BeachBarassie, Troon, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastDogs welcome all year roundWalks & BeachesGirvan BeachGirvan, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastDog-friendly, miles of walking when tide is outWalks & BeachesLargs BeachLargs promenade, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastDog-friendly seafrontWalks & BeachesPrestwick BeachPrestwick, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastNo dog restrictions, year-round accessWalks & BeachesPrestwick PromenadePrestwick seafront, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastFlat promenade, dog-friendlyTroon South Sands BeachPhoto © The South Beach Hotel via GoogleWalks & BeachesTroon South Sands BeachTroon, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastNo dogs May to end September; access rest of 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 & 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 & 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 livestockWalks & BeachesSt Aidan's BeachSeahouses north / Bamburgh, Bamburgh & SeahousesDogs welcome year-round with no seasonal ban; leads advised where livestock or nesting birds presentBallyholme BeachPhoto © Boris Odlozilik via GoogleWalks & BeachesBallyholme BeachBallyholme, Bangor, Bangor & North DownDogs welcome, seasonal restrictions 11am-8pm Jun-Aug on the main sandy sectionWalks & BeachesDonaghadee Harbour & LighthouseDonaghadee, Bangor & North DownDogs welcome on lead along the promenade and sea walkWalks & BeachesGroomsport BeachGroomsport, Bangor & North DownDogs welcomeHelen's Bay BeachPhoto © earthtoalice via GoogleWalks & BeachesHelen's Bay BeachHelen's Bay, Bangor & North DownDogs allowed, on lead near the coastal pathBarmouth 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 sideWalks & BeachesFairbourne BeachFairbourne, across the estuary from Barmouth, Barmouth & DolgellauDogs banned from central third 1 April to 30 September; plenty of space either side; quieter than BarmouthBerwick BeachPhoto © Jerry Haswell via GoogleWalks & BeachesBerwick BeachBerwick, north of harbour, Berwick-upon-TweedDogs allowedCocklawburn BeachPhoto © Wallace E Tunnel via GoogleWalks & BeachesCocklawburn BeachSouth of Spittal, Berwick-upon-TweedDogs allowed all year, free parkingSpittal BeachPhoto © Barry Howells via GoogleWalks & BeachesSpittal BeachSpittal, Berwick-upon-TweedDogs allowed all year roundBexhill BeachPhoto © vitas vitas via GoogleWalks & BeachesBexhill BeachSeafront, BexhillSand at low tide, seasonal dog zonesWalks & BeachesBexhill PromenadeSeafront, BexhillCoastal promenade towards De La WarrCooden BeachPhoto © John Reeves via GoogleWalks & BeachesCooden BeachCooden, BexhillDogs welcome all year, sand at low waterEgerton ParkPhoto © J. Q via GoogleWalks & BeachesEgerton ParkBexhillSeafront park, dog-friendlyAnchorsholme BeachPhoto © S S via GoogleWalks & BeachesAnchorsholme BeachAnchorsholme, Blackpool, Blackpool & the FyldeDog friendly all yearBlackpool 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 GateWalks & BeachesBlackpool Central BeachCentral Blackpool, Blackpool & the FyldeDogs banned 1 May to 30 September between North Pier and the Mirror BallBlackpool PromenadePhoto © 郑飞龙 via GoogleWalks & BeachesBlackpool PromenadeBlackpool seafront, Blackpool & the FyldeDogs on lead between North and South PiersWalks & BeachesCleveleys BeachCleveleys, Blackpool & the FyldeDogs banned on the main amenity beach 1 May to 30 SeptemberWalks & BeachesCleveleys PromenadeCleveleys, Blackpool & the FyldeDogs welcome year-round on the promWalks & BeachesLytham Green and WindmillLytham, Blackpool & the FyldeDogs welcome on the green; lead required on the promenade in summerWalks & BeachesSt Annes BeachSt Annes, Blackpool & the FyldeAmenity beach exclusion zone Good Friday to 30 September; rest of beach open all yearAldwick BeachPhoto © Karen B via GoogleWalks & BeachesAldwick BeachAldwick, Bognor RegisDog-friendly all year roundBognor Regis PromenadePhoto © Mark Charrington via GoogleWalks & BeachesBognor Regis PromenadeSeafront, Bognor Regis4.5km prom Aldwick to Middleton, dogs on leadWalks & BeachesEast BeachBognor RegisPopular beach, seasonal dog restrictionsElmer Sands BeachPhoto © Karen B via GoogleWalks & BeachesElmer Sands BeachMiddleton-on-Sea, Bognor RegisDogs allowed year-roundFelpham BeachPhoto © NAOKO HILL via GoogleWalks & BeachesFelpham BeachFelpham, Bognor RegisDog-friendly off-season, restrictions May-SeptPagham BeachPhoto © Gary Middleton via GoogleWalks & BeachesPagham BeachPagham, Bognor RegisFlat accessible beach, dogs welcome year-roundWalks & BeachesWest BeachBognor RegisBeach with seasonal dog restrictionsAlum Chine BeachPhoto © kfLeoungGB via GoogleWalks & BeachesAlum Chine BeachAlum Chine, BournemouthDogs welcome year-round in designated section from Alum Chine beach office to Poole borderBoscombe 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 summerBournemouth 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 promenadeWalks & BeachesBranksome Dene Chine BeachBranksome, BournemouthDogs welcome year-round from Branksome Chine beach office westwardDurley 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 AprWalks & BeachesFisherman's Walk BeachSouthbourne, BournemouthDogs allowed off-lead 1 Oct to 30 Apr, seasonal restrictions May to SepHengistbury 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 beachWalks & BeachesCastle WalkHigh Town, BridgnorthDogs welcome on leads along this cliff-top promenadeBrighton Beach (off-season)Photo © Biki Ehi via GoogleWalks & BeachesBrighton Beach (off-season)Central Seafront, Brighton, Brighton & HoveAll beaches dog friendly Oct-AprWalks & BeachesCuckmere Haven BeachNear Seaford, Brighton & HoveOff-lead all year, wild 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 greensMarina to Rottingdean BeachPhoto © Sergiusz Pawłowski via GoogleWalks & BeachesMarina to Rottingdean BeachUndercliff, Brighton, Brighton & HoveDog-friendly stretch east of marinaOvingdean BeachPhoto © Vlad Ghen via GoogleWalks & BeachesOvingdean BeachOvingdean, Brighton & HoveDogs allowed all yearRottingdean BeachPhoto © Sergiusz Pawłowski via GoogleWalks & BeachesRottingdean BeachRottingdean, Brighton & HoveDog-friendly stretchSaltdean BeachPhoto © Karen B via GoogleWalks & BeachesSaltdean BeachSaltdean, Brighton & HoveDog-friendly stretchBotany BayPhoto © Botany Bay Hotel via GoogleWalks & BeachesBotany BayKingsgate, BroadstairsChalk cliffs, dogs Oct-AprJoss BayPhoto © Keep it Simple via GoogleWalks & BeachesJoss BayNorth Foreland, BroadstairsDog-friendly bayViking BayPhoto © Stancu Bogdan via GoogleWalks & BeachesViking BayBroadstairsDogs welcome Oct-Apr, restricted May-SepBlack Rock BeachPhoto © peterecco via GoogleWalks & BeachesBlack Rock BeachWidemouth Bay south, BudeDogs welcome all year roundWalks & 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 farmlandCrooklets BeachPhoto © Matthew Webb via GoogleWalks & BeachesCrooklets BeachCrooklets, BudeSeasonal dog ban 15 May to 30 Sept between 10am and 6pmWalks & BeachesDuckpool BeachCoombe, BudeDog-friendly all year roundMillook BeachPhoto © Rick Souls via GoogleWalks & BeachesMillook BeachMillook, BudeDog-friendly all year roundNorthcott Mouth BeachPhoto © Rob Geach via GoogleWalks & BeachesNorthcott Mouth BeachNorthcott Mouth, BudeDogs welcome all year roundWalks & BeachesSandymouth Bay BeachSandymouth, BudeDog-friendly all year roundSummerleaze BeachPhoto © Lee Watts via GoogleWalks & BeachesSummerleaze BeachSummerleaze, BudeDogs all year but on leads 10am-6pm 21 May to 30 SeptWidemouth Bay BeachPhoto © T S via GoogleWalks & BeachesWidemouth Bay BeachWidemouth Bay, BudeSeasonal dog ban on main beach 15 May to 30 Sept 10am-6pm; Black Rock south end open all yearWalks & BeachesCrummock Water Shore WalkButtermere, Buttermere & BorrowdaleDogs under close control near livestock, dog-friendly swimmingCardiff Bay Barrage TrailPhoto © Matthew Soley via GoogleWalks & BeachesCardiff Bay Barrage TrailCardiff Bay, CardiffDogs welcome, on lead near wildlifeWalks & 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 birdsWalks & BeachesBeckfoot BeachBeckfoot, three miles south of Silloth, Carlisle & the SolwayNo dog bans; ideal for a long, quiet strollWalks & BeachesSilloth BeachSilloth-on-Solway, Carlisle & the SolwayDogs allowed all year round with no restrictionsWalks & BeachesBurry Port BeachesBurry Port, Carmarthen & LlanelliTwo beaches either side of the harbour; dogs permitted all year roundWalks & BeachesCefn Sidan BeachPembrey, near Llanelli, Carmarthen & LlanelliSeasonal by-law 1 May to 30 September restricts dogs to designated dog-friendly stretches; about one mile is dog-free and seven miles stay open; no restrictions 1 Oct to 30 AprWalks & BeachesFerryside BeachFerryside, near Carmarthen, Carmarthen & LlanelliYear-round dog friendly with no restrictions; neighbouring St Ishmael's also open all yearWalks & BeachesLlanelli Beach (Millennium Coastal Park)North Dock, Llanelli, Carmarthen & LlanelliNo dog restrictions at any time of yearLlansteffan 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 openPendine SandsPhoto © Scott Jones via GoogleWalks & BeachesPendine SandsPendine, near Laugharne, Carmarthen & LlanelliDog restrictions apply only between the two slipways May to September; rest of the seven miles open; MOD firing Mon-Fri, obey red flagsWalks & BeachesThe Groves riverside promenadeThe Groves (riverside), ChesterDogs welcomeBracklesham BayPhoto © Joanna Kuzelewska via GoogleWalks & BeachesBracklesham BayBracklesham, ChichesterDog-friendly beyond the groynes; summer limitsEast Wittering BeachPhoto © Kat Hayes via GoogleWalks & BeachesEast Wittering BeachEast Wittering, ChichesterPebbled beach, dog areas; summer restrictionsSelsey BeachPhoto © Tracey Parker via GoogleWalks & BeachesSelsey BeachSelsey, ChichesterDog-friendly with seasonal restrictionsWest Wittering BeachPhoto © Nick Moore via GoogleWalks & BeachesWest Wittering BeachWest Wittering, ChichesterSandy beach, dogs off-peak; summer restrictionsDukes MeadowsPhoto © Rodrigo Castelaro via GoogleWalks & BeachesDukes MeadowsDukes Meadows, Chiswick, Chiswick & BarnesDogs welcome across the open meadows and riverside promenadeWalks & BeachesPeace Pagoda Thames PathBattersea Park, Clapham & BatterseaDogs welcome on lead along the riverside promenadeMonkey BeachPhoto © Ihor Zeiger via GoogleWalks & BeachesMonkey BeachWest Mersea, ColchesterDog-friendly beach with a boardwalk over the mudWest Mersea BeachPhoto © Steve D via GoogleWalks & BeachesWest Mersea BeachWest Mersea, ColchesterDog-friendly beach with wide open spacesConwy Morfa BeachPhoto © Freddy via GoogleWalks & BeachesConwy Morfa BeachConwy, near the marina, Conwy & Betws-y-CoedDog-friendly year-round with no restrictionsDeganwy BeachPhoto © Steve Haines Counsellor via GoogleWalks & BeachesDeganwy BeachDeganwy, near Conwy, Conwy & Betws-y-CoedDog-friendly year-round (small summer-restricted section); plenty of open beach
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