Boulogne area dog friendly beach, France Sandy beach with no dog restrictions. You'll see hang-gliders and surfers in action, and there are several campsites overlooking the beach if you feel like staying.
Sandhead dog-friendly beach, restaurant and hotel, Scotland Small seaside village with easy access to the beach and childrens playground. Good for dogs who like to swim. Dogs are welcome to stay with you at the hotel at no extra charge.
Ferry port dog walk and dog-friendly B&B, Essex If you're travelling on the Stena Ferry to Holland from the UK your dog will enjoy a good long coastal walk before you get on the ferry.
A9 Exit 40 Sandy dog-friendly beach walk, France Junction 40 Sales le Ch, Leucate Long sandy beach that's almost completely deserted out of season, and relatively peaceful even in the school holidays.
A69 Roman Fort or a doggie beach and swimming spot, Northumberland Our plan was to walk with the dog to one of the forts on Hadrian's Wall. Instead we found a wonderful beach by a water-filled quarry that the dog point blank refused to leave.
A39 Beachside dog-friendly cafe, Somerset On a hot day this is the pawfect place to stop for a bite and let the dog enjoy a really good romp on the dog-friendly beach.
Camusdarach dog-friendly beach, Scotland A stunning dog-friendly beach with silver sand and the chance to walk further around the coast when the tide is low.
The hidden quiet beach and cliffs, Suffolk A real hideaway of a long sandy beach with no dog restrictions on the beach itself, and a locals' hidden gem.
A39 Dog walk with a dog-friendly pub near Minehead, Somerset Easy to spot and dog-friendly pub on the A39 not far from Minehead. Plenty of parking and an easy dog walk from the door, either on a green lane or down to the beach.
Dog-friendly beach near Arcachon, France Enormous beach - long, sandy and without a dog restriction in sight!
Coast Path and the Duddon Estuary, Cumbria The England Coast Path goes through this small harbour town, and most walkers will pass through because of the path. It's an unusual spot and our dogs love walkies here.
Dog swimming beach in the Lakes, Cumbria This is an easy place to get the dog into the water for a cooling dip in fresh water. It's also popular with wild swimmers.