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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 promenadeDeeside WayPhoto © Big Brit Inc via GoogleWalks & BeachesDeeside WayBanchory to Ballater, Aberdeen & Royal DeesideDogs welcome; lead near roads and farmlandDunnottar WoodsPhoto © Pete via GoogleWalks & BeachesDunnottar WoodsStonehaven, Aberdeen & Royal DeesideDogs welcome; can be off-lead in woodsHazlehead ParkPhoto © Eneil Liene via GoogleWalks & BeachesHazlehead ParkHazlehead, Aberdeen, Aberdeen & Royal DeesideDogs welcome; fenced off-lead areaWalks & BeachesLoch MuickBallater, Aberdeen & Royal DeesideDogs welcome; keep on lead near livestockSeaton ParkPhoto © Gadjo “gadjo dilo” Dilo via GoogleWalks & BeachesSeaton ParkOld Aberdeen, Aberdeen & Royal DeesideDogs welcome; lead near displaysWalks & BeachesStonehaven BoardwalkStonehaven, Aberdeen & Royal DeesideVery dog-friendly seafrontWalks & BeachesStonehaven to Dunnottar Coastal WalkStonehaven, Aberdeen & Royal DeesideDogs welcome on leadAberystwyth 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 & BeachesPenglais Nature ParkAbove Aberystwyth University, AberystwythDog friendly woodland walksWalks & 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 roundWales Coast Path: Aberystwyth to BorthPhoto © Lucca T. via GoogleWalks & BeachesWales Coast Path: Aberystwyth to BorthNorth to Borth via Clarach, AberystwythDogs welcome on coast path; keep on lead near livestock and cliffsWalks & BeachesYstwyth TrailAberystwyth southward, AberystwythDogs welcome; largely level traffic-free routeAldeburgh 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 ThorpenessWalks & BeachesAldeburgh to Thorpeness Coastal WalkNorth seafront, AldeburghDogs welcome; flat firm pathsWalks & BeachesAldeburgh to Thorpeness Disused Railway WalkNorth Warren, inland route, AldeburghDogs on leads near wildlife; flat gentle inclinesAldeburgh Yacht Club Seafront WalkPhoto © Mark Lawrie via GoogleWalks & BeachesAldeburgh Yacht Club Seafront WalkSlaughden Road, AldeburghDogs welcome; flat riverside pathWalks & BeachesSailors Path (Aldeburgh to Snape)West of town along River Alde, AldeburghDogs under control; watch for ticks in long grassWalks & BeachesSlaughden and Martello Tower BeachSlaughden, south of town, AldeburghDogs allowed year-roundWalks & BeachesSlaughden to Martello Tower WalkSlaughden, south of town, AldeburghDogs year-round; flat, open, exposedWalks & BeachesSnape Maltings Riverside WalksSnape, AldeburghDogs welcome; flat marsh pathsWalks & 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 & BeachesAlnmouth Circular WalkAlnmouth (near Alnwick), Alnwick & WarkworthDogs welcome; on lead across golf course and near livestockWalks & BeachesAlnwick Riverside Walk (River Aln)Alnwick (below the castle), Alnwick & WarkworthDogs welcome; keep on lead near livestock in the pasturesWalks & 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 routeBorrans Park and WaterheadPhoto © Marek Nemeth via GoogleWalks & BeachesBorrans Park and WaterheadWaterhead (lake shore), AmblesideDogs welcome; lake access for a paddleLoughrigg Fell CircularPhoto © Sally Brown via GoogleWalks & BeachesLoughrigg Fell CircularLoughrigg (from town centre), AmblesideDogs welcome; keep on lead near livestock, water access for paddlingRothay ParkPhoto © Sarah Wilson via GoogleWalks & BeachesRothay ParkBetween town centre and River Rothay, AmblesideDogs welcome, off-lead in open areas, on lead near playground and riverRydal Cave and Rydal WaterPhoto © Tom Wanderer via GoogleWalks & BeachesRydal Cave and Rydal WaterRydal (from Ambleside via Loughrigg), AmblesideDogs welcome; lakeside dips en route, keep on lead near sheepWalks & 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 & BeachesPenmon Point Coastal WalkPenmon, AngleseyDog friendly all year; keep dogs on a leadWalks & BeachesPlas Newydd Menai Strait WalkLlanfairpwll, AngleseyDogs on short leads throughout grounds and woodlandWalks & BeachesPorth Trecastell (Cable Bay)Near Rhosneigr, AngleseyDog friendly, quiet sandy coveWalks & BeachesRhoscolyn Coast Path WalkRhoscolyn, AngleseyDogs on lead near cliff edges and livestockWalks & BeachesRhosneigr (Traeth Llydan / Broad Beach)Rhosneigr, AngleseyDogs allowed all year with no restrictions; great for off-lead runsWalks & BeachesSouth Stack Cliff WalkHolyhead, AngleseyDogs under close control or on lead near steep drops and nesting birdsWalks & BeachesYnys Llanddwyn (Twr Mawr Lighthouse) WalkNewborough, AngleseyDogs on lead and on public right of way 1 Apr-30 Sep to protect nesting seabirdsArmagh Observatory & Planetarium AstroparkPhoto © Armagh Observatory and Planetarium via GoogleWalks & BeachesArmagh Observatory & Planetarium AstroparkArmagh, College Hill, ArmaghLocals walk dogs in the groundsWalks & BeachesCraigavon LakesCraigavon, ArmaghDogs welcome, keep on leadLoughgall Country ParkPhoto © Ken Foley via GoogleWalks & BeachesLoughgall Country ParkLoughgall, ArmaghDogs must be on a lead at all timesWalks & BeachesLurgan ParkLurgan, ArmaghDogs welcomed on leadsWalks & BeachesOxford Island Nature ReserveKinnego, Lough Neagh, Craigavon, ArmaghDogs welcome on leadsWalks & BeachesPeatlands ParkNear Portadown, off M1 Junction 13, ArmaghDogs allowed under controlWalks & BeachesSlieve Gullion Forest ParkKilleavy, south Armagh, ArmaghDogs under control, not in playparkThe MallPhoto © Brendan Flanagan via GoogleWalks & BeachesThe MallArmagh city centre, ArmaghDogs welcome on lead, under controlThe Palace Demesne Public ParkPhoto © Darren McElvogue via GoogleWalks & BeachesThe Palace Demesne Public ParkArmagh city, Palace Demesne, ArmaghDogs under close control, clean up afterArundel ParkPhoto © Sarah via GoogleWalks & BeachesArundel ParkArundel Park, ArundelLoop into South Downs, dog-friendlyArundel River WalkWalks & BeachesArundel River WalkRiver Arun, ArundelRiverside walk, dog-friendlyWalks & BeachesSwanbourne LakeMill Road, ArundelDogs on lead around the lakeAn Lochan Uaine Green LochanPhoto © Lauren G via GoogleWalks & BeachesAn Lochan Uaine Green LochanGlenmore (Ryvoan Pass), Aviemore & CairngormsDogs welcome on this easy woodland walk; on leads in the breeding seasonGlenmore Forest ParkPhoto © Kriss Graham via GoogleWalks & BeachesGlenmore Forest ParkGlenmore, Aviemore & CairngormsDogs welcome on all trails; on leads in spring/summer to protect wildlifeLoch an Eilein CircuitPhoto © ALBA imagery via GoogleWalks & BeachesLoch an Eilein CircuitRothiemurchus (near Aviemore), Aviemore & CairngormsDogs welcome; on leads April-August to protect ground-nesting birdsLoch 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 controlLoch Morlich CircuitPhoto © manikandan c via GoogleWalks & BeachesLoch Morlich CircuitGlenmore (Loch Morlich), Aviemore & CairngormsDogs welcome; keep to the trail as birds nest on the loch banksMeall a' BhuachaillePhoto © Jason Shaw via GoogleWalks & BeachesMeall a' BhuachailleGlenmore (from Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel), Aviemore & CairngormsDogs welcome for fit hikers; on leads April-August for capercaillieWalks & BeachesRyvoan BothyGlenmore (base of Meall a' Bhuachaille), Aviemore & CairngormsDogs welcome on this walk-in shelter route; on leads in breeding seasonGrand Union Canal (Aylesbury Arm)Photo © Peter Gooding via GoogleWalks & BeachesGrand Union Canal (Aylesbury Arm)Marsworth to Basin, Aylesbury6-mile flat towpath walkIvinghoe BeaconWalks & BeachesIvinghoe Beaconnear Aylesbury, AylesburyOpen downland, off-lead visibilityWendover WoodsPhoto © Wendover Woods via GoogleWalks & BeachesWendover Woodsnear Aylesbury, Aylesbury800 acres, off-lead on forest tracksWeston Turville ReservoirPhoto © Charlie Robinson via GoogleWalks & BeachesWeston Turville ReservoirWeston Turville, AylesburyCircular reservoir walk, woodland/wetlandWalks & BeachesAyr BeachAyr seafront, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastCentral section seasonal ban 1 May to 30 Sept; year-round access at each endWalks & BeachesAyrshire Coastal PathAyr to Girvan and beyond, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastDogs welcome but must be on lead; livestock and sensitive hill areasWalks & BeachesBarassie BeachBarassie, Troon, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastDogs welcome all year roundWalks & BeachesBelleisle ParkAlloway, Ayr, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastGood for dog walkersWalks & BeachesEglinton Country ParkIrvine, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastGreat dog walk over 400 hectaresWalks & 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-friendlyWalks & BeachesRozelle ParkAlloway, Ayr, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastDog-friendly woodland paths and open grassTroon South Sands BeachPhoto © The South Beach Hotel via GoogleWalks & BeachesTroon South Sands BeachTroon, Ayr & Ayrshire CoastNo dogs May to end September; access rest of yearWalks & BeachesBakewell Riverside Walk River WyeTown centre riverside, BakewellDogs welcome on leads; buggy-friendlyWalks & BeachesChatsworth to Bakewell WalkChatsworth Estate to Bakewell, BakewellDogs welcome on leads; parkland and riversideLathkill Dale Over HaddonPhoto © Nikki Bednall via GoogleWalks & BeachesLathkill Dale Over HaddonOver Haddon, near Bakewell, BakewellDogs welcome on leads; livestock and wildlife presentMonsal TrailPhoto © Matthew Cook via GoogleWalks & BeachesMonsal TrailFrom Coombs Road, Bakewell, BakewellDogs welcome on leads; watch for cyclists and horsesBamburgh 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 presentWalks & BeachesSt Cuthbert's Cave Circular WalkKyloe Hills, near Belford, Bamburgh & SeahousesDogs welcome but must be on a lead through farmland with livestock and ground-nesting birdsBallyholme BeachPhoto © Boris Odlozilik via GoogleWalks & BeachesBallyholme BeachBallyholme, Bangor, Bangor & North DownDogs welcome, seasonal restrictions 11am-8pm Jun-Aug on the main sandy sectionWalks & BeachesBallymacormick PointGroomsport, Bangor & North DownDogs allowed, keep under close controlBangor MarinaPhoto © Bangor Marina via GoogleWalks & BeachesBangor MarinaBangor, Bangor & North DownDogs welcome on lead along the marina and pierCrawfordsburn Country Park Coastal WalkPhoto © Artur Jaciubek via GoogleWalks & BeachesCrawfordsburn Country Park Coastal WalkCrawfordsburn, Bangor & North DownDogs allowed, on leadWalks & 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 pathNorth Down Coastal PathPhoto © Adam McCalden via GoogleWalks & BeachesNorth Down Coastal PathHolywood to Bangor, Bangor & North DownDogs allowed, keep on lead and under close controlWard ParkPhoto © David Steele Snr via GoogleWalks & BeachesWard ParkBangor, Bangor & North DownDogs welcome on leadBarmouth 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 & BeachesCadair Idris (Minffordd Path)Southern Snowdonia, near Dolgellau, Barmouth & DolgellauDogs welcome but keep on leads near sheep; scree, scrambly and sharp-drop sections need careWalks & BeachesCregennan LakesAbove Arthog, near Dolgellau, Barmouth & DolgellauDogs welcome on leads; open upland grazing with livestock and dramatic terrainWalks & BeachesDinas Oleu WalkAbove Barmouth Old Town, Barmouth & DolgellauDogs welcome on leads; steep rough paths, slippery when wetWalks & 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 BarmouthMawddach TrailPhoto © Pete Arden via GoogleWalks & BeachesMawddach TrailBarmouth to Dolgellau along the estuary, Barmouth & DolgellauDogs welcome; traffic-free, flat and safe; keep on leads near livestock pasturesPanorama WalkPhoto © Bram Slijpen via GoogleWalks & BeachesPanorama WalkAbove Barmouth, Barmouth & DolgellauDogs welcome on leads; farmland and hill terrain, watch for sheepWalks & BeachesBowlees to High Force CircularBowlees, Upper Teesdale, Barnard Castle & TeesdaleDogs on leads; steep steps and sheer riverside dropsCauldron Snout CircularPhoto © Tim Kitching via GoogleWalks & BeachesCauldron Snout CircularUpper Teesdale, Barnard Castle & TeesdaleDogs on lead; boggy ground, boulder fields and sheepWalks & BeachesCotherstone Circular WalkCotherstone, Barnard Castle & TeesdaleDogs enjoy woodland and river; keep on lead near livestockHury Reservoir CircularPhoto © Ian Black via GoogleWalks & BeachesHury Reservoir CircularBaldersdale, Barnard Castle & TeesdaleDogs on lead; no dog swimming allowed, sheep presentWalks & BeachesLow Force and Wynch Bridge WalkBowlees, Upper Teesdale, Barnard Castle & TeesdaleDogs on leads near water and livestockWalks & BeachesTeesdale Railway PathCotherstone to Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle & TeesdaleDogs welcome on flat traffic-free pathWalks & BeachesBasing TrailOld Basing, Basingstoke5km loop, fields, stream and woodland, off-lead sectionsBasingstoke CanalPhoto © João Amado via GoogleWalks & BeachesBasingstoke CanalBasingstokeCanal towpath, circular routes, from Eastrop ParkWalks & BeachesBeacon HillBurghclere, BasingstokeIron age hillfort climb, views, dogs on leadsWalks & BeachesBinfields Nature WalkChineham, Basingstoke2km woodland route from Chineham Shopping CentreBlack Dam PondsPhoto © J C via GoogleWalks & BeachesBlack Dam PondsBasingstokeLevel walk, free parking, play area, pondsCrabtree PlantationPhoto © Wilson, 信 Chiu via GoogleWalks & BeachesCrabtree PlantationBasingstokeFree woodland walk, off-lead trails, small lakeEastrop ParkPhoto © darshan. sadalgekar. via GoogleWalks & BeachesEastrop ParkBasingstokeGreen Flag park, boating lake, dogs paddle and playMill Field Nature ReservePhoto © Phil B Social via GoogleWalks & BeachesMill Field Nature ReserveLychpit, Basingstoke3km trail, wildflower meadows, open fieldsWalks & BeachesSandham Memorial Chapel WalkBurghclere, BasingstokeGentle 2.5 mile dog-friendly National Trust walkWalks & BeachesSilchester Roman Town WalkSilchester, BasingstokeFlat circuit of Roman walls, dogs on leadsThe Spinney RooksdownPhoto © David Ibberson via GoogleWalks & BeachesThe Spinney RooksdownRooksdown, BasingstokeWoodland avenue, circular and short walksWalks & BeachesThe Vyne Woodland WalkSherborne St John, BasingstokeNational Trust woodland walk, dogs on leadWar Memorial ParkPhoto © Matt Quilter via GoogleWalks & BeachesWar Memorial ParkBasingstokeGreen Flag park, wide lawns, cafe with dog bowlWalks & BeachesWhitchurch Mill TrailWhitchurch, BasingstokeRiver Test trail past historic mills, dogs on leadsAlexandra ParkPhoto © colin peachey via GoogleWalks & BeachesAlexandra ParkBeechen Cliff, BathOff-lead space, panoramic viewsBath Skyline WalkPhoto © Redwan Halim via GoogleWalks & BeachesBath Skyline WalkBathwick and Claverton Down, BathOn-lead, wildlife and grazingWalks & BeachesCircuit of Bath WalkAround Bath, BathOn-lead in places, long-distance loopKennet and Avon Canal TowpathPhoto © Brian Lofthouse via GoogleWalks & BeachesKennet and Avon Canal TowpathBathwick to Bathampton, BathOn-lead near water, flat and pavedWalks & BeachesRoyal Victoria ParkCity Centre, BathOn-lead with off-lead dog areaSydney GardensPhoto © Ahmad Sidawi via GoogleWalks & BeachesSydney GardensBathwick, BathDogs welcome, canal accessWalks & BeachesTwo Tunnels GreenwaySouthern Bath, BathOn-lead, disused railway tunnelsBelfast Castle GroundsPhoto © Rishi Gupta via GoogleWalks & BeachesBelfast Castle GroundsCave Hill, BelfastDogs on lead in grounds, not insideBotanic GardensPhoto © Zella H via GoogleWalks & BeachesBotanic GardensQueen's Quarter, BelfastDogs on lead throughoutCave Hill Country ParkPhoto © Dee Fusco via GoogleWalks & BeachesCave Hill Country ParkCave Hill, BelfastDogs on lead, cattle grazingLagan TowpathPhoto © john m via GoogleWalks & BeachesLagan TowpathStranmillis, BelfastDogs welcome, keep under controlOrmeau ParkPhoto © Cristina via GoogleWalks & BeachesOrmeau ParkOrmeau Road, BelfastDedicated dog park with agilitySir Thomas & Lady Dixon ParkPhoto © Cormac Neeson via GoogleWalks & BeachesSir Thomas & Lady Dixon ParkUpper Malone, BelfastDogs welcome, open lawns and woodlandStormont EstatePhoto © Paddy Martin via GoogleWalks & BeachesStormont EstateUpper Newtownards Road, BelfastEnclosed dog paddock for off-lead playBerwick BeachPhoto © Jerry Haswell via GoogleWalks & BeachesBerwick BeachBerwick, north of harbour, Berwick-upon-TweedDogs allowed
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