A179 Dog-friendly beach and country walk near Hartlepool, County Durham
Another tremendous beach near the Durham heritage coast. Long sandy beach with no dog restrictions and free parking as well!
Another tremendous beach near the Durham heritage coast. Long sandy beach with no dog restrictions and free parking as well!
A popular riverside car park for those in the know, and a pooch-pawfect walk up to the view.
A mysterious almost-island steeped in history, and a must-see on the Northumbrian coast.
A slightly odd mix of old lime kilns and a modern power station here. But dogs will adore the space at low tide and the parking is easy. It's really close to the A1 and easy to find.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Another absolutely brilliant Northumberland dog-friendly beach. This one is dominated by the romantic ruins of a castle.
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.
Long sandy beach that's almost completely deserted out of season, and relatively peaceful even in the school holidays.
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.