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.
Castle Beach Falmouth
Castle Beach Falmouth is pet-friendly. This popular beach is mainly covered at high tide, offering a variety of rock pools to explore with your pooch. Dogs are welcome on the beach from September 30 through Easter Sunday. Make sure you clean up any mess that your pooch leaves behind.
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Godrevy
Godrevy is pet-friendly. This vast sandy beach contains high cliffs and dramatic coves to enjoy with your pooch off-leash from September 30 through May 1. Dogs are also welcome on the beach during the off-peak hours in the summer. Bring Fido to the beach from 7pm to 7am during summer. Dog owners must clean up any mess that their pups leave behind.
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Readymoney Cove
Readymoney Cove is pet-friendly. This sandy beach to the south of the harbour town of Fowey is sheltered by cliffs close to the mouth of the River Fowey, the town of Fowey, and St Catherine's Castle. Dogs are welcome from October 1 through Easter Sunday.
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Portwrinkle Beach
Portwrinkle Beach is pet-friendly. Located on the western end of Whitsand Bay, on the south coast of Cornwall, there are two sand and shingle beaches with numerous rock pools and a small harbor to explore with your pooch. Enter the beach with your leashed pooch down the steep paths. Dogs are welcome on the beach from October 1 through Easter Sunday.
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Tregardock Beach
Tregardock Beach is pet-friendly. Located about halfway between Tintagel and Port Isaac Tregardock is often empty, making it a great walking spot for people visiting with dogs. The beach can be accessed by pets from October 1 through Easter Sunday.
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Gunwalloe Cove Church Cove
Gunwalloe Cove Church Cove is pet-friendly. There are two beaches at Gunwalloe, Church Cove and Dollar Cove. Both beaches have access to some great rock pools and coves. Dogs are welcome on the beach off-leash from September 30 through Easter Sunday. During the prohibited period, Easter Sunday through September 30, pets are allowed on the beach from 7pm to 7am.
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Crackington Haven
Crackington Haven is pet-friendly. This sheltered beach was used as a harbor of sorts in days gone by.
The beach itself is fairly rocky, so be sure to keep an eye on your pup's paws. Dogs are welcome on the beach leash-free from September 30 through Easter Sunday. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pups leave behind.
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Widemouth Bay
Widemouth Bay is pet-friendly. Located just 3 miles south of Bude, Widemouth Bay offers fantastic conditions to learn surfing and a great setting for a nice dog walk. Dogs are welcome throughout the year on the southern section of the beach (Black Rock). The northern part operates a seasonal dog ban between Easter Sunday and 30 September.
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Polurrian Cove
Polurrian Cove is pet-friendly. Located close to the village of Mullion on The Lizard, this southwest-facing beach is covered in golden sands, perfect for playing fetch. Don't forget to explore the coastal cliff pathways with your pup, too. Dogs are welcome on the beach from September 30 through Easter Sunday. You can also bring your dog on the beach during peak season off-peak hours from 7pm to 7am.
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Porthpean Beach
Porthpean Beach is pet-friendly. This sandy, sheltered beach is popular with families. The cliffs to the east are used by nesting birds, and there are lots of rock pools to the west. Dogs are welcome on the beach from Easter Sunday through September 29. On the coastal footpath, there's an easy walk to the Georgian port of Charlestown to the east.
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Bossiney Cove
Bossiney Cove is pet-friendly. Located just a mile along the road from Tintagel, this secluded cove is a great place to take Fido to play. From the beach see if you can spot Elephant Rock hidden in the cliff face.
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Booby's Bay Beach
Dogs are welcome to play on Booby's Bay. Leash-free pups can come to the beach year-round. Booby's Bay is approximately 11 miles from Newquay and is a nice spot to take Fido for a walk on the sand.
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Crooklets Bude
Crooklets Bude is pet-friendly. The beach is a little pebbly at the top, but soon opens up into a large expanse of sand for dogs to run and play on. The promenade offers views across the beach. Dogs are welcome on the beach without a leash from September 30 through Easter Sunday. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.
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Peter's Point Hayle
Peter's Point Hayle is pet-friendly. This three mile stretch of golden sands includes rocky areas and little cut off coves at high tide. Dogs are welcome on the beach from September 30 through Easter Sunday.
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Poldhu Cove
Poldhu Cove is pet-friendly. This stretch, also known as Black Pool Cove, is covered in gorgeous sand, making it the ideal place to wander with your pooch and play fetch. Dogs are welcome on the beach off-leash from September 30 through Easter Sunday.
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Greenaway Beach
Greenaway Beach is pet-friendly. This sandy and pebbly beach is located near Padstow in Cornwall. Leashed dogs are allowed to explore the beach with their owners year-round. Owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.
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Portreath Beach
Portreath Beach is pet-friendly. This large beach has soft fine sand, with shingle below the shore line, that is popular with families and dog owners on walks. Dogs are welcome on the beach from October 1 through Easter Sunday.
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Kynance Cove
Kynance Cove is pet-friendly. Located on the west side of the Lizard, this location is one of the most popular sight and most painted spots in all of Cornwall. The lovely contrast between the white sand and the rock surrounding it make it the ideal destination for a walk with your pooch. Dogs are welcome on the beach without a leash from September 30 through Easter Sunday. Dogs are also welcome on the beach during peak season from 7pm to 7am.
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Porthgwarra Beach
Porthgwarra Beach is pet-friendly. This picturesque fishing hamlet in West Cornwall is still used by local anglers. There's not much sand here, so you may want to have a look around the local area, too. Dogs are welcome on the beach from October 1 through Easter Sunday at any time. Dogs are also welcome from May 1 through September 30 from 8am to 7pm.
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Polzeath Beach
Polzeath Beach is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on this beach from September 30 through Easter Sunday. Make sure you clean up any mess that your pup leaves behind.
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