Coast path and a dog-friendly beach, Devon A pretty and popular village with a dog-friendly pebble beach that is a definite part of the community that surrounds it.
Thurlestone dog-friendly beach, Devon Thurlestone Beach is owned by the National Trust (along with South Milton beach) and it's a recognised Area of Outstanding Beauty. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round.
Mexico Towans dog-friendly beach, Cornwall Mexico Towans is part of a long sandy stretch between the Hayle estuary and Gwithian. Dogs are allowed all year round.
Coral Beach - dog-friendly, Scotland About 5 miles north of Dunvegan. Follow a farm track down to the beach (about 25 mins, look out for sheep and cows), which is an amazing white colour that makes the sea look turquoise.
Druidston Haven dog-friendly beach near St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales Dogs allowed on the beach all year. It's a long secluded sandy beach with steep cliffs. At low tide there's loads of space for dogs to go completely bonkers.
Pwlldu dog-friendly beach and dog walk, Gower Peninsula, Wales Secluded little dog friendly bay that's a gorgeous half way point on walks from various points nearby. Stick to the east side of the bay for swimming and avoid the strong currents on the west side.
Seaton dog-friendly beach, Devon Shingly beach where dogs are allowed in restricted areas in season - see local signs to find out what the rules are this year.
Abrahams Hole dog-friendly beach, Devon Sandy beach on the heritage coastline where dogs are allowed all year round. And a coastal footpath runs through the fields above the beach as well.
Country Park and waterside dog walk, Essex A fine, flat waterside area with wonderful views over the Colne and Blackwater estuaries. Lovely for a dog walk.
Tresaith beach and pub off the A487, Wales Dogs are allowed on one side of the beach all through the year. And the coast path adds interest too.
Row Cove dog-friendly beach, Devon No restrictions for dogs at Row Cove, and there's also the option of walkies along the SW coastal path, or a potter in the woodland behind the beach.