Dog Friendly Beaches in the United Kingdom

Vault Beach in Saint Austell is dog-friendly. This sheltered beach is surrounded by calm sea, ideal for a doggy paddle. A 15 minute walk along the coastal path from the Vault Beach Car Park will lead you to this scenic seaside spot. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.

Gwithian Beach is pet-friendly. Windsurfers love this spot, as well as visitors flying kites. Dogs are welcome on this beach except between May 1 to September 30 from 8am to 7pm. The seasonal dog ban is in place between Ceres Rock and Red River. This boundary has been adjusted following the collapse of the steps at St Peters Point which left the area where dogs were allowed inaccessible.

Crantock Beach in Newquay, UK, is pet friendly. Explore these gold sands and dunes with your pooch by your side. There are trash cans at the car park for you to dispose of waste. A bowl of clean water and free bags are available when the car parks are manned. Adders can be common in the dunes, although rarely seen. They are poisonous and can give your dog a nasty bite. If your dog is bitten, please seek immediate veterinary attention.

Hayle Towans is pet-friendly. Towans means dunes in Cornish, so it's no surprise to find dunes here. Dogs are welcome off-leash on the beach from September 30 through May 1. During the rest of the year, dogs are still permitted on the beach, but only between the hours of 7pm to 8am between Hayle River and Black Cliffs.

Porth Beach is pet-friendly. This expansive beach is full of rock pools, sandy stretches and plenty of places to hang out. Porth Beach is dog-friendly from September 30 through Easter Sunday.

Mawgan Porth is pet-friendly. Mawgan Porth is a popular beach in Cornwall, UK. It is situated north of Watergate Bay and just four miles from Newquay. Dogs are welcome on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Sandymouth Bay Beach is pet-friendly. This National Trust beach is an awesome place to visit when the tide is out. At low tide you can walk the 2 miles from Crooklets Beach to Sandymouth along the beach. Dogs are allowed on the beach, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Daymer Bay is pet-friendly year-round. This stunning beach forms long stretches of golden sand. Enjoy a stroll with your pup through the dunes and marvel at the ocean views. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Gyllyngvase is pet-friendly. Located on the South Cornwall coast, one of the most popular beaches in Falmouth, Gyllyngvase welcomes dogs from September 30 through Easter Sunday off-leash. The beach is covered in sand. Make sure you keep an eye on your dog while they are playing on the beach.

Great Western Beach is pet-friendly. One of four popular beaches in Newquay, this sandy spot is ideal for a lovely wander with your pooch. The beach is often referred to as "Newquay's First Surf Beach". Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round, as long as they are leashed and well-behaved. Owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind to preserve the cleanliness of the sand.

Brighton Beaches in the seaside town of Brighton, UK are dog-friendly. Pups are permitted on all Brighton & Hove beaches from October 1st to April 30th, and can join their owners in the pet-friendly stretches during summer, too. From From May 1st to September 30th, dogs are only permitted on beaches designated as "dog-friendly beaches" on their official website. Dogs must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after.

Yaverland Beach is a pet-friendly beach in Sandown, UK. Pups who love to paddle in the surf, play in the sand and have fun in the sun will love this popular beach on the Isle of Wight. You and your pooch can take the Wightlink ferry to get to the island.

Cleethorpes Beach is a pet-friendly beach in Cleethorpes, UK. Bring your dog with you for a stroll along the North Prom and Central Prom sections of the beach off-leash from October through April. Pups must be leashed during the busy season here due to the donkeys and nesting birds. Dogs are also welcome to roam off-leash from Cleethorpes Leisure Centre towards Humberston Fitties year-round.

Kennack Sands is a dog-friendly beach near Kuggar on the Lizard Peninsula, split into east and west beaches by a rocky outcrop in Helston, UK. Dogs are allowed off-leash on the East Beach year-round, including during peak season. On the West Beach, dogs are welcome except during July and August from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, when a seasonal dog restriction is in place.

Summerleaze Beach is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome to explore the beach with their owners, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. Located just five minutes from the center of Bude, dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash from 21 May to 30 September from 10am to 6pm.

Trebarwith Strand is pet-friendly. Located just over two miles from Tintagel along the north Cornwall heritage coastline landmarked by Gull Rock. Visit during low tide to explore with your pooch. Dogs are welcome on the strand, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Harlyn Bay is pet-friendly. This surf beach is suitable for novices, so Fido can hop on and carve the waves too. It's an expansive sandy beach to explore with your pooch. Leashed pups are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Northcott Mouth Beach is pet-friendly. Play with your pooch in the little stream crossing the beach and the rock pools, while watching surfers carve the waves. If you want to donate for the upkeep of the beach, there's a box at the car park. Dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Sennen Cove is pet-friendly. This relaxing beach is located in one of the UK’s most breathtaking locations. Dogs are welcome from October 1 through April 28. They are also permitted on Gwynver beach at the northern end of the bay year-round.

Constantine Bay Beach is pet-friendly. Located three miles west of Padstow and is in the parish of St Merryn, this beach is popular with surfers and has lifeguard patrols in the summer, so dogs can paddle safe in the knowledge somebody is watching over them.