UK Dog Friendly Beaches
Your BorrowMyDoggy guide to the top 12 UK beaches
Fancy a seaside adventure with your BFF - best furry friend? Whether your dog prefers digging in the sand or leaping through waves, here’s your dog-friendly UK beach guide.
DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES IN SOMERSET
Berrow Beach
- Part of a seven mile stretch of sand running from Burnham-on-Sea to Brean Down
- Flat wide sands, backed by sand dunes
DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES IN CORNWALL
Sandymouth Beach
- Located in North Cornwall
- Sandy beach with coastal walks along a cliff path
- Dogs are welcome year round
Padstow Beach
- Serene and tranquil due to a location that’s “a little out of the way”
- Golden sand, pawfect for a game of fetch
- Dogs are welcome year round
DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES IN HAMPSHIRE
Mileford on Sea
- Located in Bournemouth, Hampshire
- A long shingle beach backed by low cliffs and lined by colourful, characteristic beach huts
- Backs on to a nature reserve
- Dogs are welcome year round
DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES IN WALES
Rhossili Bay
- Voted the best beach in Britain and third best in Europe
- A three mile stretch of sandy coast at the end of the Gower Peninsula
- Spectacular views
DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES IN SCOTLAND
Gairloch Beach
- Located on the North East Scottish coastline surrounded by mountains
- A sheltered and secluded bay with island views
- Sunset as well as the stunning Scottish sunsets from the West
DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES IN DEVON
Babbacombe Beach
- Located in South Devon
- Features a shingle and sand beach
- A cafe/pub is within walking distance
- Dogs are welcome year round
DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES IN DORSET
Studland Beach
- Three-and-a-half miles of sandy beach with plenty of dunes
- Views of Old Harry Rocks and Isle of Wight
- Dogs are welcome year round, but certain times are required to be kept on a lead
Highcliffe Castle Beach
- A sandy beach with calm waters for swimming
- Accessible by steps or slope from the castle grounds
- Dogs are welcome year round
DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES IN SUSSEX
West Wittering Beach
- Located in Chichester, Sussex
- Miles of sand and 20 acres of grass lawn
- Privately owned and dedicated to providing a clean and enjoyable place to relax
- Dogs are welcome year round, but certain areas are restricted
Climping Beach
- Located near Littlehampton
- A secluded, stoney beach and partly a nature reserve
- Popular with surfers
DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES IN KENT
Dumpton Gap
- Located halfway between Broadstairs and Ramsgate
- Pawsome low tide walking routes framed by chalk cliffs
- A dog friendly cafe is nearby for a post-beach treat
- Dogs are welcome year round
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