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.
Vault Beach
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.
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Sandymouth Bay Beach
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.
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Gwithian Towans Beach
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.
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Crantock Beach
Crantock Beach 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.
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Kennack Sands
Kennack Sands is pet-friendly. Located near the village of Kuggar on the Lizard peninsula, this area split into two beaches with some grassy areas, perfect for dogs to go to the bathroom before getting on the beach. Dogs are welcome off-leash on the beach from September 30 through Easter Sunday. You can also bring your pooch onto the beach during peak season from 7pm to 7am.
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Daymer Bay
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.
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Hayle Towans
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.
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Porth Beach
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.
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Summerleaze Beach
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.
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Trebarwith Strand
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.
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Harlyn Bay
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.
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Northcott Mouth Beach
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.
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Constantine Bay Beach
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.
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Gyllyngvase
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.
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Sennen Cove
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.
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Porthmeor St Ives
Porthmeor St Ives is pet-friendly. Situated in the shadow of the iconic Tate St Ives building, Porthmeor is sandy and safe. You’ll find ancient pubs, trendy cafes and lots of art galleries nearby, making it the perfect place to visit with your pooch. Dogs are invited to enjoy this gorgeous Cornish beach from October 1 through the Sunday before Easter.
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Mawgan Porth
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.
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St Ives Harbour Beach
St Ives Harbour Beach is pet-friendly. Located in the town’s harbour sheltered by thick harbour walls a soft sandy beach is revealed when the tide’s out, making the perfect setting for a lovely walk with your pooch. Dogs are welcome on the beach from October 1 to the last Sunday before Easter.
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Porth Kidney
Porth Kidney is pet-friendly. This expansive golden sand beach is a great place for an afternoon stroll with your pooch. At low tide, you'll be able to explore a whole mile out towards sea. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are under control and cleaned up after.
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Porthminster Beach
Porthminster Beach is pet-friendly. Located just a short walk from the centre of St Ives, the award-winning beach at Porthminster is a popular spot to bring your pooch. Dogs are welcome on this beach from October 1 through the first Sunday before Easter.
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