Le Gouffre dog walk on the pink granite coast, Brittany, France On a coastline that is full of wierd and wonderful rock formations, this is a treat of a beach in pink granite. Best seen on a sunny day, and during the week when it's not so busy.
Dog-friendly beach near Biscarosse, France A long stretch of sandy beach rather delightfully situated between the local sewage treatment works and the start of a military zone. To be fair, the dog won't know!
Gold Beach walks with the dog, France Dogs are allowed on the beach here before mid-day and after 1900 in the summer.
Dog-friendly beach close to Monaco and Monte Carlo, France A small beach and cafe where dogs are allowed. There's not much beach when the tide is in, and this is ideal for dogs with modest expectations for a walk or very keen swimmers.
Sand Beach near Applecross, great for dogs, Scotland The beach is a short drive from Applecross and well worth it for the dogs to do some dashing and splashing well away from the road.
Carnlough dog-friendly beach, NI A former fishing village with a dog-friendly beach. At high tide most of the beach disappears near the harbour, but you can still find some sand further down.
A dog walk along the Cowan Trail, Scotland An idyllic walk with the dog that's just perfect for either a long, long walk or just a comfort break before or after the ferry to Tarbert.
Brodick Castle family and dog day out, Scotland Dogs are welcome in the estate gardens and also the cafe. The castle is a very good family plus dog day out on the isle of Arran.
Five Finger Strand and Dunes, RoI A beach that bears the brunt of the power of the Atlantic, with huge dunes to show how the water continually shapes the land here.
North Sea coast path and beach, Northumberland A wonderful beach with lots of sand, space for dogs to play and dash in and out of the water. You may also be able to spot traces of a prehistoric forest if the light and tides are right.
Varaville dog-friendly beach, France Junction 29b Page de Dozul Dogs on leads are allowed on the beach here all year round.
Stairhaven dog-friendly beach, Scotland Stony beach with direct access from the car park. Dogs allowed all year round.
