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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 beachWalks & BeachesGurnard BeachGurnard, CowesYear-round dog-friendly, Solent viewsThorness Bay BeachPhoto © Chris Pepper via GoogleWalks & BeachesThorness Bay BeachThorness, CowesPeaceful shingle beachWalks & BeachesBeadnell Bay BeachBeadnell, Craster & the CoastDogs welcome year-round with some seasonal lead restrictions in bird breeding seasonWalks & BeachesEmbleton BayEmbleton, Craster & the CoastDogs welcome off-lead year-round; respect signed National Trust wildlife zonesWalks & BeachesLow Newton (Newton Haven) BeachLow Newton-by-the-Sea, Craster & the CoastDogs welcome all year; may be asked on lead near tern colony in bird seasonCromer 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-roundEast Runton BeachPhoto © Martin Hinrich via GoogleWalks & BeachesEast Runton BeachEast Runton, Cromer & SheringhamDog-friendly with only seasonal restrictions; good for longer westward walksOverstrand BeachPhoto © Pat Electrician via GoogleWalks & BeachesOverstrand BeachOverstrand, Cromer & SheringhamNo dogs near the main promenade 1 May to 30 September; area to the left towards Cromer allows dogsSheringham BeachPhoto © The Cambridge Gardener via GoogleWalks & BeachesSheringham BeachSheringham seafront, Cromer & SheringhamDogs restricted from main beach 1 May to 30 September; on-lead on promenade in seasonWest Runton BeachPhoto © Matty Knights via GoogleWalks & BeachesWest Runton BeachWest Runton, Cromer & SheringhamOnly a small 200m restriction zone by the slipway 1 May to 30 September; dog-friendly elsewhereBlackpool SandsPhoto © Mihai Gal via GoogleWalks & BeachesBlackpool SandsStoke Fleming, DartmouthDogs banned 1 May to 30 September including cafe and car parks; welcome in winter; assistance dogs all yearCastle CovePhoto © Jamie Parton via GoogleWalks & BeachesCastle CoveNear Dartmouth Castle, DartmouthDogs allowed all year roundWalks & BeachesDart Estuary WalkDartmouth Station, DartmouthDogs welcome, on leads near cliffsWalks & BeachesSlapton SandsSlapton to Torcross, DartmouthDogs welcome all year roundStrete Gate BeachPhoto © Elliot Gardiner via GoogleWalks & BeachesStrete Gate BeachStrete, DartmouthDogs allowed all year roundSugary CovePhoto © Andrew Preece via GoogleWalks & BeachesSugary CoveNear Dartmouth Castle, DartmouthDogs allowed all year roundWalmer BeachPhoto © Anthony Payne via GoogleWalks & BeachesWalmer BeachWalmer, DealDog friendly all year roundWalks & BeachesWalmer Seafront PromenadeWalmer, DealFlat promenade beside the beachDornoch BeachPhoto © Nico van Os via GoogleWalks & BeachesDornoch BeachDornoch, off the town centre, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome year-round with no seasonal restrictionsWalks & BeachesDunnet Bay BeachDunnet, near Thurso, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome year-roundEmbo BeachPhoto © Gill Merriman via GoogleWalks & BeachesEmbo BeachEmbo, near Dornoch, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome year-roundWalks & BeachesSango Bay BeachDurness, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs allowed at all times but must be under control and cleaned up afterWalks & BeachesKingsdown BeachKingsdown, DoverDogs Oct-Apr; promenade all year on leadConey Island BeachPhoto © Michael Hanrahan via GoogleWalks & BeachesConey Island BeachKillough, Downpatrick & LecaleDogs welcome, keep under controlTyrella BeachPhoto © Ignas Skvereckas via GoogleWalks & BeachesTyrella BeachTyrella, Downpatrick & LecaleSeasonal restrictions 1 Jun-15 Sep 10am-6pm in bathing area, dogs on dune endsWalks & BeachesKippford to Castle Point FortKippford, Dumfries & GallowayDogs welcome, mind sharp shells on the beachWalks & BeachesRockcliffe BeachRockcliffe, Dumfries & GallowayNo dog restrictions, dogs allowed year roundWalks & BeachesSandyhills BeachSandyhills, Dumfries & GallowayNo dog restrictions, dogs allowed all year roundBroughty 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 & BeachesCarnoustie BayCarnoustie, Dundee & AngusDogs welcome for a run on the sandWalks & BeachesEast Haven BeachEast Haven, between Carnoustie and Arbroath, Dundee & AngusPopular with dog walkers; keep under control near the harbourWalks & BeachesLunan BayLunan, near Inverkeilor, Dundee & AngusDogs welcome all year; keep under close control near dunes, birds and the riverMonifieth BeachPhoto © A Cunningham via GoogleWalks & BeachesMonifieth BeachMonifieth, Dundee & AngusDogs welcome; keep under control near dunes and shore birdsWalks & BeachesMontrose BeachMontrose, Dundee & AngusDogs welcome; no seasonal banWalks & BeachesWest Links BeachArbroath, Dundee & AngusDogs welcome; easiest access from West Links ParkWalks & BeachesAnstruther Billow Ness BeachAnstruther, East Neuk of FifeDogs welcome, keep on lead near the coast path and cliffsWalks & BeachesCrail Roome Bay BeachCrail, East Neuk of FifeDogs welcome year-round, keep on lead near pathsWalks & 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 pathWalks & BeachesCuckmere HavenSeaford, EastbourneMeandering river to pebble beachEastbourne 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 strollWalks & BeachesHolywell BeachHolywell, EastbourneDogs welcome, quieter west of pierRoyal Parade BeachPhoto © Tosapai via GoogleWalks & BeachesRoyal Parade BeachRoyal Parade, EastbourneDogs welcome all year, quieter beachWalks & BeachesSouth Hill BarnSeaford, EastbourneClifftop route to Seven Sisters beachWalks & BeachesSovereign Harbour BeachSovereign Harbour, EastbourneMarina paths and beach, dog-friendlyCramond BeachPhoto © Craig Cockburn via GoogleWalks & BeachesCramond BeachCramond, EdinburghDog-friendly, promenade for walkersPortobello BeachPhoto © Massimo De Palo via GoogleWalks & BeachesPortobello BeachPortobello, EdinburghDogs allowed year-round, summer zones applySilverknowes BeachPhoto © Ewa Walentowicz via GoogleWalks & BeachesSilverknowes BeachSilverknowes, EdinburghDog-friendly with wide promenadeExe Estuary TrailPhoto © Elly Mahany via GoogleWalks & BeachesExe Estuary TrailExe Estuary, ExeterDog-friendly traffic-free trail, some seasonal bird-protection restrictions on parts of the estuaryCastle BeachPhoto © Julia Preece via GoogleWalks & BeachesCastle BeachPendennis, FalmouthDogs welcome year-round, restrictions summer daytimeFlushing BeachPhoto © peter sturgeon via GoogleWalks & BeachesFlushing BeachFlushing, FalmouthDog-friendly all year roundGrebe BeachPhoto © Lily Piano via GoogleWalks & BeachesGrebe BeachDurgan, FalmouthDog-friendly all year round, steep accessGyllyngvase BeachPhoto © Michael Lau via GoogleWalks & BeachesGyllyngvase BeachCliff Road, FalmouthDogs allowed before 10am and after 6pm May-SeptMaenporth BeachPhoto © Lucas Nott via GoogleWalks & BeachesMaenporth BeachMaenporth, FalmouthDog restrictions 10am-6pm July-AugustWalks & BeachesNansidwell BeachMawnan, FalmouthQuiet and dog-friendly all year, foot access onlyWalks & BeachesSunny CoveBetween Maenporth and Swanpool, FalmouthDog-friendly all year round, no facilitiesSwanpool BeachPhoto © Michael Lau via GoogleWalks & BeachesSwanpool BeachSwanpool, FalmouthSeasonal dog ban 10am-6pm July-AugustWalks & BeachesFrensham Little PondPriory Lane, FarnhamDog-friendly beach area to paddleWalks & BeachesSandgate SeafrontSandgate, FolkestonePopular seafront dog walkSunny Sands BeachPhoto © Charlotte Willcox via GoogleWalks & BeachesSunny Sands BeachHarbour, FolkestoneDog-friendly Oct-Apr; sandy beachThe LeasPhoto © treeza green66 via GoogleWalks & BeachesThe LeasThe Leas, FolkestonePopular clifftop dog walk and promenadeWalks & BeachesCuil BayDuror, Fort William & GlencoeGood off-lead territory when no sheep presentOnich BeachPhoto © The Onich Hotel via GoogleWalks & BeachesOnich BeachOnich, near Ballachulish, Fort William & GlencoeOff-lead friendly pebble beachWalks & BeachesBallycastle BeachBallycastle, Glens of AntrimDogs year-round; on-lead restrictions 1 June to 15 SeptemberWalks & BeachesMurlough BayBallycastle, Glens of AntrimDog-friendly clifftop and shore walk; keep on lead near grazing sheepWalks & BeachesRed BayCushendall and Waterfoot, Glens of AntrimDog-friendly sheltered bay shorelineWalks & BeachesWaterfoot BeachWaterfoot, Red Bay, Glens of AntrimDogs welcome all year round with no seasonal restrictionsWalks & BeachesBear's Beach and Mouisonniere Beach, HermHerm, Guernsey, Sark & HermDogs permitted all year, including through the summerCobo BayPhoto © Nicki Bush via GoogleWalks & BeachesCobo BayCobo, Guernsey, Sark & HermDogs banned 1 May to 30 SeptemberL'Ancresse BayPhoto © Shaun L via GoogleWalks & BeachesL'Ancresse BayVale, Guernsey, Sark & HermDogs banned 1 May to 30 SeptemberL'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 summerPetit Bot BayPhoto © Pete Foggon via GoogleWalks & BeachesPetit Bot BayForest, Guernsey, Sark & HermDogs banned 1 May to 30 SeptemberShell Beach, HermPhoto © Nikolay Mostyaev via GoogleWalks & BeachesShell Beach, HermHerm, Guernsey, Sark & HermDogs banned 1 May to 30 September; allowed 1 October to 30 AprilVazon BayPhoto © M L (Aztech Drones) via GoogleWalks & BeachesVazon BayVazon, Guernsey, Sark & HermDogs banned at the northern end 1 May to 30 September; lead advised at the Richmond end year-roundShalford ParkPhoto © Robert Parker via GoogleWalks & BeachesShalford ParkOff A281, GuildfordOpen fields, River Wey beaches for swimmingWalks & BeachesBulverhythe BeachSt Leonards, HastingsQuiet beach towards Bexhill, dog friendlyWalks & BeachesFairlight CoveFairlight, HastingsSecluded dog-friendly coveFairlight GlenPhoto © Dave Pickering via GoogleWalks & BeachesFairlight GlenFairlight, HastingsChallenging glen walk to exotic-looking beachHastings 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 beachfrontPett Level BeachPhoto © oliver lewis via GoogleWalks & BeachesPett Level BeachPett, HastingsShingle and sand with rockpools, seasonal restrictionsWalks & BeachesSt Leonards BeachSt Leonards, HastingsQuieter beach west of Royal Victoria, year-round dogsWalks & BeachesThe Stade WalkThe Stade, HastingsGentle seafront walk past museums and lighthouseWalks & BeachesWarrior Square GardensSt Leonards, HastingsLandscaped seafront gardens with space to roamWalks & BeachesCastle Green and Riverside WalkCastle Green, HerefordDogs welcome; river access at shingle banksWalks & BeachesBridlington North BeachNorth Marine Drive, Bridlington, Hull & East YorkshireDogs banned 1 May to 30 Sep between North Marine Promenade and the North Pier; on-lead on the promenade; free access from 1 OctWalks & BeachesBridlington South BeachSouth Marine Drive, Bridlington, Hull & East YorkshireDogs banned 1 May to 30 Sep between the South Pier and Princess Mary Promenade sea wall; on-lead promenade access; unrestricted from 1 OctWalks & BeachesFraisthorpe BeachFraisthorpe, south of Bridlington, Hull & East YorkshireDogs welcome year round with no seasonal ban; off-lead allowedWalks & BeachesHumber Bridge Country ParkHessle Foreshore, Hull & East YorkshireDogs welcome; keep on lead near roads and the foreshoreWalks & BeachesNorth Landing BeachNorth Landing, Flamborough, Hull & East YorkshireDog friendly; cafe at the top of the slipwayDores BeachPhoto © Tomasz Francuz via GoogleWalks & BeachesDores BeachDores, Loch Ness, Inverness & Loch NessDogs welcome off-lead on shingle shoreWalks & BeachesNairn BeachNairn seafront, Inverness & Loch NessDogs welcome all yearWalks & BeachesRosemarkie BeachRosemarkie, Black Isle, Inverness & Loch NessDogs welcome, dog-friendly beach cafeFelixstowe 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 zoneOrwell Country ParkPhoto © Sirli Jüris-Nofal via GoogleWalks & BeachesOrwell Country ParkNacton Road area, Ipswich, Ipswich & FelixstoweDogs welcome; watch for the tide on the foreshoreWalks & BeachesLaggan Bay (Airport Beach)Glenegedale, Islay, Islay & JuraDogs welcome year-round; rarely busyMachir BayPhoto © J B via GoogleWalks & BeachesMachir BayKilchoman, Islay, Islay & JuraDogs welcome year-round; keep on lead near powerful surfPort Charlotte BeachPhoto © Port Charlotte Hotel via GoogleWalks & BeachesPort Charlotte BeachPort Charlotte, Islay, Islay & JuraDogs welcome year-roundSaligo BayPhoto © Alex C. Prusa via GoogleWalks & BeachesSaligo BayKilchoman, Islay, Islay & JuraDogs on lead through farmland; keep on lead near surfBlackwaterfoot BeachPhoto © Fiona Alexander via GoogleWalks & BeachesBlackwaterfoot BeachBlackwaterfoot, Isle of ArranDog-friendlyWalks & BeachesBrodick BayBrodick, Isle of ArranDog-friendly year-roundKildonan BeachPhoto © Jim Findlay via GoogleWalks & BeachesKildonan BeachKildonan, Isle of ArranDog-friendly; great for seal spottingSannox BeachPhoto © Trevor Hair via GoogleWalks & BeachesSannox BeachSannox, Isle of ArranDog-friendly; seal spottingWalks & BeachesArdentinny BeachLoch Long, Cowal, Isle of Bute & CowalCowal's longest sandy beach with room to run; forest trails behindEttrick 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 livestockKilchattan BayPhoto © Google Curator via GoogleWalks & BeachesKilchattan BaySouth-east Isle of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalDog-friendly sandy bay and shore path; livestock on adjoining landWalks & BeachesLoch Eck Shore WalkInverchapel to Whistlefield, near Dunoon, Isle of Bute & CowalLochside forest track with plenty of shingle beaches for a swimWalks & BeachesOstel BayKilbride Bay, Cowal, Isle of Bute & CowalSuperb open beach for dogs; sheep in the fields on the walk in, so leads on the trackScalpsie BayPhoto © So Somaya via GoogleWalks & BeachesScalpsie BaySouth-west Isle of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalSpace to run on the sand but leads near sheep and away from the seal colonyWalks & BeachesSt Ninian's BayThe Straad, Isle of Bute, Isle of Bute & CowalQuiet dog-walking beach; ground-nesting and wading birds mean leads are wise in springCastletown BeachPhoto © Kristin MW via GoogleWalks & BeachesCastletown BeachCastletown Harbour, Isle of ManNo dog restrictions at any time of yearWalks & BeachesDouglas Beach and PromenadeDouglas Bay, Isle of ManNo dogs 10am-5pm May to Sept on central stretchFenella BeachPhoto © Traveling Biker via GoogleWalks & BeachesFenella BeachBelow Peel Castle, Isle of ManNo seasonal dog restrictions in placeGroudle GlenPhoto © David Umpleby via GoogleWalks & BeachesGroudle GlenGroudle near Onchan, Isle of ManDogs must be on a lead on the beachPeel BeachPhoto © Amber via GoogleWalks & BeachesPeel BeachPeel Promenade, Isle of ManNo dogs 1 April to 30 SeptemberPort Erin BeachPhoto © David Spencer via GoogleWalks & BeachesPort Erin BeachPort Erin Bay, Isle of ManNo dogs 10am-7pm 1 May to 30 SeptemberPort Soderick BeachPhoto © James Khoo via GoogleWalks & BeachesPort Soderick BeachPort Soderick near Douglas, Isle of ManNo dog restrictions at any time of yearRamsey BeachPhoto © Alex via GoogleWalks & BeachesRamsey BeachQueens Promenade Ramsey, Isle of ManNo dogs South Breakwater to Lifeboat Slipway at any timeArdalanish BeachPhoto © J P via GoogleWalks & BeachesArdalanish BeachRoss of Mull, Isle of MullDogs can run freely, watch for livestockCalgary BayPhoto © Karen Samson via GoogleWalks & BeachesCalgary BayCalgary, north-west Mull, Isle of MullDogs welcome on leads, watch for grazing cattleWalks & BeachesCarsaig Bay WalkCarsaig, south Mull, Isle of MullDogs welcome, remote terrainFidden BeachPhoto © Rob Walker via GoogleWalks & BeachesFidden Beachnear Fionnphort, Ross of Mull, Isle of MullDogs welcome, keep on lead near livestockCoral BeachPhoto © Matei Adrian via GoogleWalks & BeachesCoral BeachDunvegan, Isle of SkyeDogs on lead, sheep and cattle en routeGlen Brittle BeachPhoto © Lloyd J via GoogleWalks & BeachesGlen Brittle BeachGlen Brittle, Isle of SkyeDogs welcome, quiet open sandsTalisker Bay BeachPhoto © nicola wight via GoogleWalks & BeachesTalisker Bay BeachTalisker, Isle of SkyeDog-friendly year-round, on lead through farmlandWalks & BeachesAppletree BayTresco, Isles of ScillyDogs free to roam on this beachGreat BayPhoto © Alasdair Hitchen via GoogleWalks & BeachesGreat BaySt Martin's, Isles of ScillyDogs allowed all year, off-lead away from nesting birdsWalks & BeachesPar Beach to the Daymark WalkHigher Town, St Martin's, Isles of ScillyLead advised on the narrow uneven clifftop pathPelistry BayPhoto © Peter Akrill via GoogleWalks & BeachesPelistry BayPelistry, St Mary's, Isles of ScillyDog friendly all year roundWalks & BeachesPentle BayTresco, Isles of ScillyDogs free to roam on this beach, lead required elsewhere on TrescoPeriglis BeachPhoto © Helmut Wender via GoogleWalks & BeachesPeriglis BeachSt Agnes, Isles of ScillyDogs allowed all year on the off-islandsPorthcressa BeachPhoto © Bob Richards via GoogleWalks & BeachesPorthcressa BeachHugh Town, St Mary's, Isles of ScillySeasonal dog ban 1 May to 30 September, dogs allowed on adjoining Little PorthRushy BayPhoto © John via GoogleWalks & BeachesRushy BayBryher, Isles of ScillyDogs allowed all year, no seasonal restrictions on the off-islandsTown BeachPhoto © Bob Richards via GoogleWalks & BeachesTown BeachHugh Town, St Mary's, Isles of ScillyOpen to dogs all year round, no seasonal banBouley 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 sectionsWalks & BeachesGrouville BayGrouville, near Gorey, JerseyDogs all year; on lead 10.30am to 6pm from 1 May to 30 SeptemberWalks & BeachesOuaisne BaySt Brelade, JerseyDogs all year; on lead 10.30am to 6pm from 1 May to 30 SeptemberPortelet BayPhoto © Darren Hutt via GoogleWalks & BeachesPortelet BaySt Brelade, JerseyDogs all year; on lead 10.30am to 6pm from 1 May to 30 SeptemberSt Brelade's BayPhoto © Robert Ross via GoogleWalks & BeachesSt Brelade's BaySt Brelade, JerseyDogs all year; on lead 10.30am to 6pm from 1 May to 30 SeptemberSt Ouen's BayPhoto © Jackie Teng via GoogleWalks & BeachesSt Ouen's BaySt Ouen, JerseyDogs all year; on lead 10.30am to 6pm from 1 May to 30 SeptemberWalks & BeachesHeacham North BeachHeacham, King's LynnDogs welcome, seasonal restrictions on South BeachWalks & BeachesHolme-next-the-Sea BeachHolme-next-the-Sea, King's LynnDogs under control in dunes near reserveWalks & BeachesHunstanton Main BeachHunstanton, King's LynnSeasonal restriction near cliffs 10 April to 31 OctoberWalks & BeachesOld Hunstanton BeachOld Hunstanton, King's LynnDog friendly all year, no restrictionsSnettisham BeachPhoto © Robert Myhill via GoogleWalks & BeachesSnettisham BeachSnettisham, King's LynnOn leads in summer for nesting birdsWalks & BeachesThornham BeachThornham, King's LynnDogs under control in dunesWalks & BeachesHalf Moon Bay BeachHeysham, Lancaster & MorecambeDogs allowed all year roundMorecambe PromenadePhoto © John Norris via GoogleWalks & BeachesMorecambe PromenadeMorecambe, Lancaster & MorecambeDogs on lead, seasonal beach restriction 1 May to 30 SepMorecambe South BeachPhoto © James Pouney via GoogleWalks & BeachesMorecambe South BeachMorecambe, Lancaster & MorecambeSeasonal dog restriction on main beach 1 May to 30 Sep, on lead on promenadeWalks & BeachesSandylands BeachSouth Morecambe, Lancaster & MorecambeDogs allowed all year roundWalks & BeachesSilverdale BeachSilverdale, Lancaster & MorecambeDogs allowed all year roundNew WalkPhoto © Dragan Butkovic via GoogleWalks & BeachesNew WalkCity Centre to Victoria Park, LeicesterDogs welcome on this pedestrian promenade; keep on leadWalks & BeachesBosta Beach (Traigh Bhostadh)Great Bernera, Lewis & HarrisFavourite local dog-walking beach but surrounded by common grazing, so keep dogs on a leadWalks & BeachesHuisinis BeachHuisinis, Lewis & HarrisDogs welcome; a top Harris beach for dogs, with sheep and deer on the approach roadLuskentyre BeachPhoto © Spencie via GoogleWalks & BeachesLuskentyre BeachLuskentyre, Lewis & HarrisDog-friendly all year with no restrictions; keep control in bird nesting season April to JulyWalks & BeachesScarista BeachScarista, Lewis & HarrisDogs welcome; rated one of the best Harris beaches for dogs and usually desertedSeilebost BeachPhoto © Braemar Media via GoogleWalks & BeachesSeilebost BeachSeilebost, Lewis & HarrisDog-friendly with masses of space at low tide; watch for grazing sheep and avoid soft wet sandUig Sands (Traigh Uige)Photo © Lars M. via GoogleWalks & BeachesUig Sands (Traigh Uige)Uig, Lewis & HarrisDogs welcome year-round; watch for ground-nesting birds April to JulyClimping BeachPhoto © Caroline Stone via GoogleWalks & BeachesClimping BeachClimping, LittlehamptonQuiet natural beach, dog-friendlyEast Preston and Angmering BeachPhoto © Elise Devoe via GoogleWalks & BeachesEast Preston and Angmering BeachEast Preston, LittlehamptonDogs welcome all year roundLittlehampton 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 reserveWalks & BeachesRustington BeachRustington, LittlehamptonDog-friendly beach outside peak seasonWalks & BeachesRustington GreenswardRustington, LittlehamptonSeafront greensward walk with sea viewsWalks & BeachesWest Beach Local Nature ReserveWest Beach, LittlehamptonSand dunes and saltmarsh, off-lead dog walkingWalks & BeachesCrosby (Hall Road West) BeachCrosby (Sefton), LiverpoolNo dog restrictionsCrosby BeachPhoto © alan evans via GoogleWalks & BeachesCrosby BeachCrosby (Merseyside), LiverpoolDogs welcome all year, no seasonal banFormby 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-SeptOtterspool PromenadePhoto © Adept Photography via GoogleWalks & BeachesOtterspool PromenadeOtterspool (Aigburth), LiverpoolDog-friendly, off-lead in some areasPier Head WaterfrontPhoto © Javier R. via GoogleWalks & BeachesPier Head WaterfrontWaterfront (City Centre), LiverpoolDog-friendly open waterfront promenadeNorth Shore BeachPhoto © Adam Sewell via GoogleWalks & BeachesNorth Shore BeachNorth Shore, LlandudnoDogs banned from pier to first slipway 1 May to 30 Sep; allowed elsewhere and all-year off-seasonWest Shore BeachPhoto © EWA KWIATKOWSKA-BALAZY via GoogleWalks & BeachesWest Shore BeachWest Shore, LlandudnoDogs banned between the two stone groynes 1 May to 30 Sep; allowed elsewhere and all-year off-seasonWalks & BeachesLuss BeachLuss, Loch Lomond & TrossachsDogs allowed on the beach on leadCharmouth BeachPhoto © Judith Lea via GoogleWalks & BeachesCharmouth BeachCharmouth, Lyme RegisEast Beach dogs year round, main beach restricted in summerChurch Cliff BeachPhoto © Joan M via GoogleWalks & BeachesChurch Cliff BeachEast of the harbour, Lyme RegisDogs off lead all year roundEast Cliff BeachPhoto © Jason H via GoogleWalks & BeachesEast Cliff BeachEast end of town, Lyme RegisDogs off lead all year roundWalks & BeachesFront Beach (Town Beach)Marine Parade, Lyme RegisDogs allowed 1 October to 30 April onlyMonmouth BeachPhoto © S Joy (SJ) via GoogleWalks & BeachesMonmouth BeachWest of the Cobb, Lyme RegisDogs off lead all year roundWalks & BeachesStonebarrow Golden Cap EstateCharmouth (Stonebarrow Lane), Lyme RegisDogs on leads welcome, not on beaches May to SeptemberWalks & BeachesMalham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet's Foss CircularMalham, Malham & the DalesDogs on lead for livestock and one large ladder stile; great care at cliff edgesWalks & BeachesFulsom RockCliftonville, MargateQuieter beach, dog friendlyMargate Main SandsPhoto © Simon Bolton via GoogleWalks & BeachesMargate Main SandsMargateDogs allowed no restrictions Oct-AprPalm Bay BeachPhoto © Reason for Adventure via GoogleWalks & BeachesPalm Bay BeachCliftonville, MargateSandy beach, dogs off lead all yearSt Mildred's BayPhoto © Tom Kellock via GoogleWalks & BeachesSt Mildred's BayWestgate, MargateQuiet sandy bay near Margate, dog friendlyWalpole BayPhoto © Joanna Rozek via GoogleWalks & BeachesWalpole BayCliftonville, MargateSandy beach with tidal pool, on-lead in summerWalpole Bay Tidal PoolPhoto © Will Hebditch via GoogleWalks & BeachesWalpole Bay Tidal PoolCliftonville, MargateDogs can take a dipWestbrook BayPhoto © James Lomax (jamiepsion) via GoogleWalks & BeachesWestbrook BayWestbrook, MargateDogs on lead all yearWalks & BeachesRedcar BeachRedcar, Middlesbrough & Tees ValleyDogs welcome except in the seasonal exclusion zone from 1 May to 30 September between the Regent and where the Esplanade meets Graffenberg Street; dogs on leads allowed on the Esplanade year-roundWalks & BeachesSaltburn BeachSaltburn-by-the-Sea, Middlesbrough & Tees ValleyDogs excluded 1 May to 30 September from the beach left of the Pier up to the Hazelgrove access point; dogs on leads welcome on the promenade all yearBlue Anchor BeachPhoto © Ross Britton via GoogleWalks & BeachesBlue Anchor BeachBlue Anchor, Minehead & ExmoorDog-friendly beach with dog-friendly cafeDunster BeachPhoto © Chris Kinnersley via GoogleWalks & BeachesDunster BeachDunster, Minehead & ExmoorDogs welcome year-round, on lead near chaletsMinehead BeachPhoto © Masha Tymchenko via GoogleWalks & BeachesMinehead BeachMinehead, Minehead & ExmoorOff-season access all beach; seasonal restrictions May-SeptPorlock (Bossington) Bay BeachPhoto © Richard Frayling via GoogleWalks & BeachesPorlock (Bossington) Bay BeachPorlock, Minehead & ExmoorDog-friendly year-round shingle and marshWalks & BeachesPorlock Marsh & Salt Marsh WalkPorlock, Minehead & ExmoorDog-friendly level marsh and beach strollsPorlock Weir BeachPhoto © Richard Frayling via GoogleWalks & BeachesPorlock Weir BeachPorlock Weir, Minehead & ExmoorYear-round dog-friendly pebble beachWalks & BeachesBurghead BeachBurghead, Moray & SpeysideDog friendly beachWalks & BeachesCullen BeachCullen, Moray & SpeysideDogs allowed all year roundWalks & BeachesFindhorn BeachFindhorn, Moray & SpeysideDog friendly all year round with no restrictionsWalks & BeachesHopeman BeachHopeman, Moray & SpeysideDog friendly beachWalks & BeachesLossiemouth East BeachLossiemouth, Moray & SpeysideDogs allowed year roundWalks & BeachesLossiemouth West BeachLossiemouth, Moray & SpeysideDog friendly beachWalks & BeachesMoray Coast TrailForres to Cullen, Moray & SpeysideDog-friendly coastal route linking dog-friendly beachesRoseisle Beach and ForestPhoto © Michael Hesten via GoogleWalks & BeachesRoseisle Beach and ForestRoseisle near Burghead, Moray & SpeysideOne of the most popular dog-friendly beaches in Moray, open sand with no restrictionsNewcastle BeachPhoto © Paul via GoogleWalks & BeachesNewcastle BeachNewcastle, Newcastle & the MournesDogs banned from certain sections 1 April to 30 September; must be on a lead outside those datesWalks & BeachesWarrenpoint BeachWarrenpoint, Newcastle & the MournesDogs allowed on the beach along Carlingford LoughCrantock BeachPhoto © Ilona Musial via GoogleWalks & BeachesCrantock BeachCrantock, NewquayDog-friendly all year roundFistral 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 optionalGannel Estuary WalkPhoto © Steve Dransfield via GoogleWalks & BeachesGannel Estuary WalkCrantock, NewquayDog-friendly all year, keep on lead near tidal wildlifeGreat Western BeachPhoto © Akash Surendran via GoogleWalks & BeachesGreat Western BeachNewquay town, NewquayDogs allowed all year roundHolywell BayPhoto © Valentina Rosenova via GoogleWalks & BeachesHolywell BayHolywell, NewquayDog-friendly all year roundLusty Glaze BeachPhoto © Lusty Glaze Beach via GoogleWalks & BeachesLusty Glaze BeachLusty Glaze, NewquayDog-friendly throughout the yearTolcarne BeachPhoto © James Edwards (Eddy) via GoogleWalks & BeachesTolcarne BeachTolcarne, NewquayDogs allowed October to April, banned 1 May to 1 OctoberTowan BeachPhoto © Natalija Bond via GoogleWalks & BeachesTowan BeachNewquay town, NewquayWelcomes dogs of all sizes year roundWatergate BayPhoto © Travis Ashe via GoogleWalks & BeachesWatergate BayWatergate Bay, NewquayDog-friendly all year roundWalks & BeachesBelhaven BayDunbar, North Berwick & East LothianDog-friendly; watch for wildlife signs near the saltmarshWalks & BeachesGullane BeachGullane, North Berwick & East LothianDogs welcome year-round; busy in summerNorth Berwick West Beach and Milsey BayPhoto © Lewis Nicoll via GoogleWalks & BeachesNorth Berwick West Beach and Milsey BayNorth Berwick, North Berwick & East LothianDog-friendly sandy town beaches; check seasonal signageSeacliff BeachPhoto © Al B via GoogleWalks & BeachesSeacliff BeachNorth Berwick, North Berwick & East LothianDog friendly year-round; small parking chargeYellowcraig BeachPhoto © Frank McAllister via GoogleWalks & BeachesYellowcraig BeachDirleton, North Berwick, North Berwick & East LothianDogs welcome all year; kept out of the children's play area; check nesting-season signsGanavan 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 nearbyTralee Bay BeachPhoto © Kurseong via GoogleWalks & BeachesTralee Bay BeachBenderloch, Oban & ArgyllDogs welcomeWalks & BeachesBay of SkaillSandwick, near Skara Brae, OrkneyPopular dog-walking beach; keep dogs on lead if livestock are grazing nearbyWalks & 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 tidesBooby's BayPhoto © Tim Osborne via GoogleWalks & BeachesBooby's BayNear Padstow, PadstowDog-friendlyConstantine BayPhoto © Kieran Garvey via GoogleWalks & BeachesConstantine BayNear Padstow, PadstowDog-friendly all yearWalks & BeachesDaymer BayRock / Trebetherick, PadstowDog-friendly all yearWalks & BeachesGreenaway BeachTrebetherick, near Rock, PadstowDog-friendly outside summer restrictionsHarbour Cove (Tregirls)Photo © Nici Sewell via GoogleWalks & BeachesHarbour Cove (Tregirls)PadstowDog-friendly all yearHarlyn BayPhoto © jo pasty via GoogleWalks & BeachesHarlyn BayNear Padstow, PadstowDog-friendly all year, no seasonal restrictionsHawker's CovePhoto © L Woodward via GoogleWalks & BeachesHawker's CovePadstowDog-friendly all yearWalks & BeachesLower Beach (Chidley Pumps)PadstowDog-friendly all yearMother Ivey's BayPhoto © Adrian Mudd via GoogleWalks & BeachesMother Ivey's BayNear Padstow, PadstowDog-friendly
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