Hengistbury Head dog-friendly beach, Dorset Fab walking over the headland, and also on the beaches. Dog friendly all year, under control as it's a nature reserve.
Reighton Sands dog-friendly beach, North Yorkshire Enormous sandy beach, with no dog restrictions. Brilliant!
Cayton Bay dog-friendly beach, North Yorkshire Beautiful wide beach with lots of rock pools at low tide - no dog restrictions. Refreshments available in the summer and at weekends out of season. Lifeguards.
Ansteys Cove dog-friendly beach, Devon Shingle and rock beach, with a steep climb down the cliffs to get there. Dogs are allowed all year round. There's access to a coastal path too.
Churston Cove dog-friendly beach, Devon A secluded cove, and dogs are allowed on the beach all year round.
Old Hunstanton dog-friendly beach, Norfolk Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round. It's a large sandy beach with the famous strawberry and vanilla coloured cliffs.
Dog friendly beach (the whole beach in winter, parts in the summer), Devon This beach is busy with dogs in the winter as they are allowed on all parts of it - in the summer they are restricted to the far end but that's fine too.
Secret dog-friendly beach and dog walk, Devon A smugglers' hideaway, and dogs are allowed all year round.
Llyn Peninsula dog-friendly beach, Wales Big sandy beach and dogs allowed on the side away from the harbour.
M4 junction 37 dog-friendly beach and walk near Porthcawl, Glamorgan, Wales Junction 37 The story of the village here has plenty of drama – from sunken villages to ghosts. It is an outstandingly attractive area, and has been featured in the 'Coast' series on TV.
M9 Junction 2 coastal walk near Linlithgow, Scotland Junction 2 This small settlement between Queensferry and Grangemouth has a lot going on. Three different dog-walks, the chance to visit a famous castle, and a dog-friendly pub.