Formby dog-friendly beach near Liverpool, Lancashire
Formby Beach is ideal for families, with a large car park, picnic areas and waymarked paths to the beach, dunes and woods. Dog loved it on the beach.
Formby Beach is ideal for families, with a large car park, picnic areas and waymarked paths to the beach, dunes and woods. Dog loved it on the beach.
Dog friendly sand and shingle beach just by Oban town. Ideal for a doggy leg stretch before you take the ferry to one of the islands, or just for a swim and a walk around the coastline.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dogs welcome all year round.
Award winning Blue Flag beach.
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.
Main beach out of bounds during the summer but at the end near the sand dunes it is very dog friendly all year round
An 8 mile long beach in Pembrey Country Park - bring out those greyhounds!
Long sandy beach, dog-restricted in summer but great for autumn and winter dog walks
A classic British holiday destination of yesteryear and a great place for a dog walk.
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.
Big sandy beach (tides permitting) that nestles in the lee of the A55 expressway. The section of the beach nearest to the shops and station is off limits to dogs.
Dogs are OK on the large sandy beach here, but definitely best when the tide's out. Note from Fizz and Lottie: rocky entrance with river pouring onto sandy beach with rock pools.
An enormous big beach, where dogs can enjoy an off-lead run around on mile after mile of sand when the tide is out. Very atmospheric with clouds and the Lake District hills behind.
A dog-friendly section of the long sandy stretch between Hayle and Gwithian.
Long shingle beach, with shops and cafes nearby.
Massive beautiful, mainly sandy dog-friendly beach in a remote Scottish location. A perfect stop on the way to Ullapool on the A832
Long, clean private beach with plenty of parking and visitor facilities. Dog-friendly all year round.
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.
Stone and shingle beach surrounded by cliffs and easy access to the coastal path. It feels remote and secluded, and you may be lucky and spot a porpoise.
Dogs welcome all year round. It's a great beach to walk along - we didn't let Jem swim as there seemed to be quite an undertow and he's not a strong swimmer.
Long curvy beach, Dogs allowed all the way from Seaton Sluice to Blyth. A small area of the Blyth end is reserved as no dogs. Lovely dunes and views, facilities en-route and free parking.
Dogs on leads are allowed on the beach all year round at this small harbour village.
Menabilly Farm field parking O/S coordinate SX 096 510. Honesty parking is provided by Menabilly Farm, please do not abuse this privilege.
Dogs are welcome at Mill Bay Beach all year round. It's a bit hard to find - opposite Salcombe on the east side of the Kingsbridge Estuary.
Fantastic beach with no restrictions. Long beach with sand dunes. Free car park a few minutes walk. Very popular with dog walkers so plenty of new friends to be made!
Small sandy beach, one of few on the eastern part of the Solway Firth. Very picturesque and nice coastal paths.
No dog restrictions on Laxey Beach. The water wheel is a local curiosity and worth a visit.
Large sand and shale beach and it's dog-friendly all year round. Take a picnic and plenty of water and let the pooch go nuts in the water.
Secure beach with a wide expanse of sand with cliffs and rocks to keep dogs safely away from roads. Beautiful views across to Tenby and Caldy Island. Summer dog ban from May 1st - September 30th
Shingle beach, ideal for dogs who get sore paws from the sand. No dog restrictions, and a lovely walk through woodland to reach the beach.
Dog friendly beach, and good for rock-pooling too.
Steep shingle and pebble beach.
Relaxing sandy beach, and dogs allowed everywhere in the winter and with few restrictions in summer.
Rocky beach on the south west coastal path, and no restrictions on dogs. There aren't any facilities on the beach, and it's a steepish drive on a narrow lane down to it by car.
Lovely beach that is very dog friendly out of season but unfortunately dogs cannot go onto the beach after May 1st.
A pretty and popular village with a dog-friendly pebble beach that is a definite part of the community that surrounds it.
The doggy section of the beach is towards the 'nose' of the bay (Penrhyn Hill), and marked. Note that there is a complete dog ban on the West beach in Llandudno.
Thurlestone Beach is owned by the National Trust (along with South Milton beach) and it's a recognised Area of Outstanding Beauty. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round.
About 5 miles north of Dunvegan. Follow a farm track down to the beach (about 25 mins, look out for sheep and cows), which is an amazing white colour that makes the sea look turquoise.
Mexico Towans is part of a long sandy stretch between the Hayle estuary and Gwithian. Dogs are allowed all year round.
Shingly beach where dogs are allowed in restricted areas in season - see local signs to find out what the rules are this year.
Dogs allowed on the beach all year. It's a long secluded sandy beach with steep cliffs. At low tide there's loads of space for dogs to go completely bonkers.
Secluded little dog friendly bay that's a gorgeous half way point on walks from various points nearby. Stick to the east side of the bay for swimming and avoid the strong currents on the west side.
Sandy beach on the heritage coastline where dogs are allowed all year round. And a coastal footpath runs through the fields above the beach as well.
Small cove with unrestricted access for dogs all year round.
A fine, flat waterside area with wonderful views over the Colne and Blackwater estuaries. Lovely for a dog walk.
No restrictions for dogs at Row Cove, and there's also the option of walkies along the SW coastal path, or a potter in the woodland behind the beach.
Dogs are allowed on one side of the beach all through the year. And the coast path adds interest too.
Llangranog is a popular and often over-crowded small pebble and sand beach, with 2 pubs and a couple of cafes almost on the beach.
Dogs allowed all year round. This is a fascinating beach, where you can see traces of a prehistoric forest at low tide. Access is only on foot.
The sandy beach ar Llanbedrog is very popular during the summer months. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, but in summer they need to be on leads as the beach gets busy.
This is probably one of the easier sections of the Pembrokeshire coastal path, and a glorious dog walk at any time of the year.
The beach nearest the cliff path to Paignton is dog friendly all year round.
Wheelchair accessible and dog friendly walk from the Ironbridge to Newport Parrog, through a wildfowl conservation area. 1.1 km one way /2.2 kms return
Sheltered shingle and pebble beach that is just gorgeous. Outstanding circular coast walk. Dogs are welcome on the beach
A great beach for letting your dog run free, with cliffs one side and the sea on the other.
Dog-friendly hotel on the sea front in Broadstairs.
Dogs allowed on this sandy beach all year round - probably because you need to walk there, which the dog will adore!
Dogs allowed on the beach here all year round, and there's good walking on the coastal path too.
A very popular and dog-friendly beach with the many visitors who stay here in one of the many caravan parks.
This beach is a god send for reactive dogs and sight hounds with NO recall 😊 Further along from Formby Beach towards Southport along the Coastal Rd turn left onto Shore Rd.
An interesting cliff top walk with the chance to ride into town on a fun tourist railway. We had the puppy safely on lead as he's still into chasing seagulls.
Awesome big skies, and an almost end-of-the-world feel to this beach walk with marshes behind. Good pub, and also a cafe with perfect fish and chips.
Dog-friendly hotel with marvellous views and outside waterside terrace. Just sit by the water and watch the yachts ahead and the ever-changing clouds over the hills on the mainland.
Within seconds of Jem leaping out for a sniff at the sea and a bounce on the beach, the rain deluged. The beach is all shingle and we couldn't really see anything of the coast path!
This dog-friendly historic village has something to please everyone, kids, the dog and great-granny.
Wrap up warm for the dog walk and often a biting wind. After that enjoy the laid-back and relaxed country pub. Very handy for the nearby caravan park.
Dogs are welcome in this well-known historic village, and a visit is a lovely way to spend a day. Combine the quaint shops and tea-rooms with a walk on the coast path for total doggie delight.
We were here on quite a stormy day and the dog-friendly hotel was a welcome refuge! Dogs are welcome to stay in the hotel too. The beach is dog-friendly and ideal for a quick walk.
A traditional Welsh inn with enthusiastic owners adding a lot of TLC and commitment. Nice friendly welcome here for dogs and people.
A fabulous dog walking and nature spotting area, with cafe and WCs and free parking for National Trust members.
Wonderful spot for dogs, families, and anyone with a yearning for sea air and impeccably cooked sea food (other options available).
An easy walk down to a dog-friendly beach, with picnic spots and a river for swimming and paddling along the way. Popular in summer, and doggie delight all year round.
Dog-friendly pub with rooms, right on the sea front and just a paw away from the coast path. Follow the brightly painted houses into the town and you get the whole town and beach in just a few steps.
On a sunny day the town and beach would sparkle. As it was, grey clouds took over and spoiled everything! Dogs are adored at the pub, and they also have a cottage for rent right by the beach.
Sully Bay lets dogs on the beach all year round, but watch their paws as it's rock and shingle. The coast path is nice and softer on the paws for walkies.
Popular and dog-friendly inn in the winter and summer. This area is full of ancient remains and artefacts from the earliest of times, and there's a burial chamber just around the corner.
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A fantastically remote and wild space for wildlife, and dog walkers. Definitely worth bringing binoculars and an app to identify the plants and insect life here.
Dog-friendly pub with a generous car park and easy access to the coast path for a long walk with the dog.
One of the prettiest bays in this part of the coast, and dog-friendly all year. The hotel at the top of the slope is fantastically dog-friendly and provides big bowls of water for doggie visitors.
Of all the walks and beaches on the peninsula this one is our favourite. You get the best of all worlds with a circular woodland walk to start with, and then a dog-friendly beach with no restrictions.
A massive shingle beach where dogs are allowed year round.
Dogs allowed on the beach here all year round, and it's a grand place for doggie swimming.
Easy to reach from the A40, this is such a good place to stop.
Dog-friendly beach with the remains of an ancient forest hidden under rock pools at low tide. Popular with dog walkers, and no doggie restrictions.
Interesting combination of a fantastically long sandy beach, the coast path and also a nature reserve where reed beds have been made from earlier gravel pits.
Another dog friendly beach* on the Cote de Nacre. This is one of the Normandy beaches and this is where the Canadians established a bridgehead in World War II.
Sandy beach with loads of dog walking space. Dogs are allowed all year, with an on-lead rule in high summer.
A very atmospheric and dog-friendly beach. It feels like you're in an amphitheatre.
Popular and dog-friendly beach with lots of sand and several friendly beachside cafes. Dog-friendly hotel right on the beach in this modern resort.
Massive beach, with a fringe of pebbles and then acres of sand. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round. The DwD team were here in August - and the beach was practically deserted.
Dog friendly beach that's just great for dogs. Be seal aware and always put dogs on the leads if you spot seals.
Sandy beach on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Dogs allowed on most parts of the beach all year round.
Cullen beach is one of the best beaches in the area - it is long and of fine sand. Dogs can run off lead and it is very safe (no roads near-by).
My favourite beach for playing when visiting Blackpool. Sand dunes and lots of running space. You don't need to check tide times as the beach entrance never seems to get closer than around 0.