Shaded Park and Beach access near Roscoff Ferry, Brittany, France An easy to find small park where dogs are allowed on leads, and there's also access to Laber dog-friendly beach from the same car park.
Camaret-sur-Mer dog-friendly beach and coastal walk, Brittany, France A dog-friendly beach that's popular with windsurfers and water sports. It's not suitable for swimming due to strong currents and rocks.
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.
Cabourg dog-friendly beach area, France Junction 29b Page de Dozul Dogs are allowed on one small section of the beach at Cabourg all year round.
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.
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.
Dog-friendly beach and woodland walks, Scotland Fabulous dog stop here with a short walk to the beach through woodland and then endless romping space on the sand.
Dog-friendly beach near Roscoff ferry terminal, Brittany, France A beach with no dog restrictions, and just a short drive from the Roscoff ferry terminal. It's ideal for a doggie pitstop before or after a ferry crossing.
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!