Dog friendly beaches are heaven on earth for Fido. And since sandy paws equal happy dogs, we’ve sniffed out the best beaches in the United Kingdom where dogs can run, swim, and frolic in the sand. Use the links/map below to find a dog-friendly beach in the United Kingdom.
Blackrock Beach
Blackrock Beach is pet-friendly. This rockier end of Widemouth bay is often enjoyed by surfers and families alike. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.
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Par Sands Beach
Par Sands Beach is pet-friendly. This wide sandy beach is a popular place to bring your pooch for a stroll. Enjoy views of rural views and docks. Leashed dogs are welcome year-round, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.
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Duckpool Bay
Duckpool Bay is pet-friendly. This remote beach with rock pools is overlooked by cliffs often carpeted with wild flowers. Dogs are welcome year-round. If you're planning on bringing Fido, make sure you clean up any mess that they leave behind.
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Great Western 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.
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Hemmick Beach
Hemmick Beach is pet-friendly. This secret sandy beach is the ideal place to bring Fido for a seaside wander. Leashed pups are welcome on the beach year-round, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.
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Downderry Beach
Downderry Beach is pet-friendly. This sheltered beach is made of grey sand and shingle with rock pools at low tide. Bring your pooch with you for a walk on the rocks and a quick paddle, before retiring to the Inn on the Shore for a pint. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.
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Porthcurnick Beach
Porthcurnick Beach is pet-friendly. At low tide, adventure along the Cornish coach with your pooch by your side. This small beach is a nice stop along the way. Dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them and their behavior is monitored by owners.
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Seaton Beach
Seaton Beach is pet-friendly. Located at the foot of the wooded Hessenford valley, this stretch of beach is awesome to hang out with your pooch at. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.
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Carlyon Bay
Carlyon Bay is pet-friendly. This bay is made up of three beaches near St Austell on the south coast of Cornwall, England. Leashed dogs are welcome on the beach from September 30 through Easter Sunday.
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Lamorna Cove
Lamorna Cove is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on this small pebble beach. People often enjoy paddling with their pups in the calm surf of this cove beach. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.
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Porthluney Cove Beach
Porthluney Cove Beach is pet-friendly. The beach allows dogs all year round but visitors are requested to keep their dogs on a leash from June through September. Be careful if Fido goes for a doggy paddle, there's no lifeguard on duty.
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Porthzennor Cove
Porthzennor Cove is pet-friendly. Porthzennor Cove is tucked in to the east of Zennor Head and offers shelter and a great place to take your pooch on a walk. Leashed pups are welcome from October 1 through Easter Sunday.
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Ainsdale Beach
Ainsdale Beach is pet-friendly. Bring your dog along to one of England's best extreme kite sports destinations. You and your pooch can marvel from the sand as kites take flight high in the sky above the beach.
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Cadgwith Cove
Cadgwith Cove is pet-friendly. This fishing village is lined with a cluster of thatched cottages. The boats are still in use and the local pub, the Cadgwith Cove Inn is known for it's singing of Cornish songs on a Friday evening. Leashed dogs are welcome on the east beach year-round, but only between October and Easter on the south beach. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.
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Saunton Beach
An idyllically situated dog friendly beach, Saunton Sands measures at over 3 miles of stunning golden sand and plays host to some of the best surf in the country – when the conditions are right!
Found between the villages of Braunton and Croyde in North Devon, England, Saunton is the beach of choice for dog owners in the area. Unlike other beaches in the UK, Saunton allows dogs all year round. The beach is backed by Braunton Burrows UNESCO Biosphere reserve - the biggest sand dune system in England! Come and let your dogs run on the beach, swim in the sea, and explore the sand dunes! It's a dog's paradise!
If you're looking for dog friendly accommodation in the area, Saunton Beach Villas are the place to chose. They are located just a stone's throw from the beach and enjoy an unrivalled location unlike any cottage, caravan, or hotel you've stayed in before!
Arriving by the B3231 from Braunton the main entrance is a turning on the left after Saunton Sands Golf Club.
The facilities are easy to locate on arrival and staff in the car park are always happy to help with any questions you may have.
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Praa Sands Beach
Hendra - Praa Sands is pet-friendly. This gorgeous beach is covered in luscious white sand, making the perfect canvas for a seaside game of fetch with Fido. Dogs are welcome on this beach off-leash from September 30 through Easter Sunday. You can still visit the beach with your dog during prime summer months, but only between the hours of 7pm and 7am.
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Tolcarne Beach
Tolcarne Beach is pet-friendly. The golden sands of this Cornish beach make for a perfect getaway spot for dogs and their owners. Enjoy a paddle in the water or walk along the luscious sand. Tolcarne Beach allows dogs from October 1 through April 30.
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Carbis Bay
Carbis Bay is pet-friendly. This seaside resort and village in Cornwall lies one mile southeast of St Ives, on the western coast of St Ives Bay, on the Atlantic coast. The South West Coast Path passes above the beach. Dogs are welcome on the beach from September 30 through first Sunday before Easter. During the prohibited period, morning dog walks are allowed between 5am and 8am.
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Gorran Haven Beach
Gorran Haven Beach is pet-friendly. Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round to enjoy a romp through the surf, but must remain leashed. Located just in front of the village of Gorran Haven, this sandy beach is a great Cornish hangout spot.
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