Magilligan Point dog walk and dog-friendly pub, NI For those who wish for a long beach and a dog-friendly pub close by, this is as good as it gets. There is a choice of walking along the sand or over dunes to view a martello tower.
Stunning sandy and dog-friendly beach, Scotland Pure white sand and dunes with lots of space to run around
Felixstowe dog-friendly beach and cafe, Suffolk Dogs are welcome on all of the beach in winter, and for the central beach area there are designated dog areas between May 1st and September 30th. These are signed and easy to find.
Large dog-friendly beach and walk near Harlech, Wales Another fantastically huge sandy and dog-friendly beach, accessed on a walkway through protected dunes. The beach is divided roughly in half, with dogs allowed on one side all year round.
Goodwick Sea Wall Walk, Wales Accessible short walk along the sea wall into the centre of Fishguard Bay.
Portrush dog-friendly pub and dog walk, NI Really dog-friendly hotel on the north coast of Northern Ireland. The beach is a mile away and well worth going to as your dog will make lots of new friends very quickly here.
Drummore dog-friendly beach and Galloway Trail, Scotland You're likely to have this dog-friendly beach to yourself and it's a good spot for a doggie swim on the Galloway Trail.
Dornoch dog-friendly beach, Scotland Beautiful long sandy beach that goes for miles very dog friendly
Lake Kir dog swimming, Dijon, France Dog swimming from a city beach, and then there's a 2km 'greenway' footpath that will take you into town.