UK Dog Friendly 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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