A1 Holy Island, Northumberland A mysterious almost-island steeped in history, and a must-see on the Northumbrian coast.
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.
Dog-friendly pub, beach and dog walks, Northumberland Classic dog-friendly beach, lots of footpaths for a dog walk, and a dog-friendly pub as well. Fantastic for Fido and all the family.
Dog-friendly beach with a walk to the castle, Northumberland Another absolutely brilliant Northumberland dog-friendly beach. This one is dominated by the romantic ruins of a castle.
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.
A12 near Southwold dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Suffolk A big rustic pub with a sea view and easy access to a great dog walk. This is a fab pitstop on the A12, or just for time-out if you're in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Dog-friendly beach near Arcachon, France Enormous beach - long, sandy and without a dog restriction in sight!
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.