Newgale dog-friendly beach, Wales Large sandy beach at low tide, ideal for blowing away the canine cobwebs during the winter months. In summer there's a partial dog ban covering part of the beach and the promenade as well.
North Connel dog-friendly beach near Oban, Scotland A bit unusual this one. A dog-friendly beach at the end of an airport runway? Yes indeed, but it's not as busy as Heathrow. You may well get the beach to yourself.
Hope Cove dog walk and dog-friendly beach, Devon A lovely secluded cove, where smugglers used to bring their contraband ashore by night. The village is very quaint - thatched cottages and postcard-ideal scenes galore.
West Kirby dog-friendly beach, Merseyside Dog-friendly beach with a view across to Wales. Loads going on here, with the extraordinary natural lagoon used for water sports etc when the tide's out.
Mewslade dog-friendly beach, Gower Peninsula, Wales A pretty little beach on the Gower and much quieter than many other beaches in summer. There's a walk to get there, and it's worth checking that you'll be arriving when the tide is out.
Rhyl dog-friendly beach, Wales A classic British holiday destination of yesteryear and a great place for a dog walk.
Merlimont Plage dog-friendly beach, France Main beach out of bounds during the summer but at the end near the sand dunes it is very dog friendly all year round
Nairn dog-friendly beach in winter, Scotland Long sandy beach, dog-restricted in summer but great for autumn and winter dog walks
Ventnor Beach along The Esplanade, Isle of Wight Today, 1 Oct, dogs are allowed on Isle of Wight Beaches. Ventnor is great location, even though it's not a large beach. It's handy to lots of cafes, restaurants and bars.
Cefn Sidan dog friendly beach walk near Llanelli, Wales An 8 mile long beach in Pembrey Country Park - bring out those greyhounds!