Thurstaston Beach dog-friendly beach, Merseyside Long walks along beach in two directions with sands and clay cliffs. Tidal river and when the tide is in there's not so much space for walking. Dogs allowed at any time of day and all year round.
Red Wharf Bay dog-friendly beach, Anglesey, Wales Large dog-friendly sandy bay, almost deserted out of season.
Brancaster Bay dog-friendly beach, Norfolk Miles of pawfect sandy beach and ideal for a doggie play day. Some small nooks in the dunes for sitting out of the breeze.
Towyn dog-friendly beach near Rhyl, Wales Lovely quiet beach. Runs from the blue bridge in Rhyl all the way up to Colwyn Bay. A mixture of sand, pebbles and shingle.
Sandsend dog-friendly beach, North Yorkshire Dogs are welcome on most of the beach here all year round.
Spittal dog-friendly beach, Northumberland Another doggy-tastic big sandy beach in Northumberland with no restrictions on dogs, and plenty of poo bins are in place.
Appley dog-friendly beach, Isle of Wight Gorgeous sandy beach at southern end of Shanklin by the Chine.
Cogden dog-friendly beach, Dorset National Trust owned beach with no restrictions on dogs all year round. The beach car park is on the coast road between Abbotsbury and Burton Bradstock (the B3157).
Dog-friendly Woody Bay, Devon A sheltered shingly bay backed by steep cliffs. Access path through woods. Part of the Exmoor National Park. Nearly always quiet and peaceful.
Staithes dog-friendly beach and village, North Yorkshire Tiny sandy beach, tucked away amongst the fishing boats. The Cleveland Way goes through here, and a very nice coast path it is too. No dog restrictions.
Bembridge dog-friendly beach, Isle of Wight Bembridge has the sea on three sides of the town, and dogs are allowed on all the beaches, all through the year. Each beach is different, so you'll find sandy bits, pebbles and rock.
A55 Colwyn Bay dog-friendly beach, Clwyd, Wales Junction 19 Glanconwy Corner Colwyn Bay has two areas where dogs are allowed - these are clearly marked on the beach. Dogs have to be on leads whilst approaching the beach on the promenade.
