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Take your dog for a swim! Discover 276 coastal beaches across the UK welcoming dogs, complete with water safety updates, tide tips, and nearby amenities.

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Seaton Sluice beach, North East North East Excellent

Seaton Sluice

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Dawlish Coryton Cove beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Dawlish Coryton Cove

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Llanishen Reservoir beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Llanishen Reservoir

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Pendine beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Pendine

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Keeper's Cottage From £445 Rural Retreats

Keeper's Cottage

Wiltshire Coastal Stay

Keeper’s Cottage blends rustic heritage with modern comfort, offering magical sunrise-to-sunset views of Longleat’s safari. Perfect for couples looking for an unforgettable, imm...

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Penally beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Penally

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🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Tynemouth Long Sands South beach, North East North East Excellent

Tynemouth Long Sands South

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Babbacombe beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Babbacombe

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Torre Abbey beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Torre Abbey

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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The Roost From £147 Rural Retreats

The Roost

Norfolk Coastal Stay

The Roost in Wendling offers high-standard contemporary accommodation for up to five guests, deep in the Norfolk countryside. This beautiful barn conversion with open-plan livin...

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Manorbier beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Manorbier

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Southwick beach, South East South East Excellent

Southwick

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Yaverland beach, South East South East Excellent

Yaverland

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Christchurch Avon Beach beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Christchurch Avon Beach

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Blackwood From £478 Rural Retreats

Blackwood

Yorkshire Coastal Stay

Located just a stroll away from the town centre of Hornsea, and five minutes from the beach, Blackwood sits in the grounds of the owner's home, Ristonville, which was once home ...

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Shell Bay North beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Shell Bay North

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Pentewan beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Pentewan

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Sandymouth beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Sandymouth

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Abermawr beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abermawr

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Stonelow Cottage From £1,419 Rural Retreats

Stonelow Cottage

Derbyshire Coastal Stay

Stonelow Cottage is an idyllic rural retreat, surrounded by the rolling hills of the Derbyshire Dales. This farmhouse has been beautifully refurbished with sustainability in min...

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Withernsea beach, Yorkshire Yorkshire Excellent

Withernsea

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Rutland Water Whitwell Creek beach, Anglian Anglian Excellent

Rutland Water Whitwell Creek

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Holywell Bay beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Holywell Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Windermere, Millerground Landing beach, North West North West Excellent

Windermere, Millerground Landing

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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The Coach House (Ringstead) From £1,228 Rural Retreats

The Coach House (Ringstead)

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Offering a calm space in a quiet corner of the North Norfolk coast, The Coach House in Ringstead is a wonderful example of a characterful property that is true to the area. Form...

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Llyn Padarn beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Llyn Padarn

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Holland beach, Anglian Anglian Excellent

Holland

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Felixstowe North beach, Suffolk Suffolk Excellent

Felixstowe North

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Ramsgate Western Undercliffe beach, Kent Kent Excellent

Ramsgate Western Undercliffe

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Spring Tide From £554 Cornwall Hideaways

Spring Tide

St Agnes Porthtowan Coastal Stay

Spring Tide is a stunning four-bedroom beach house situated in the scenic Porthtowan, nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Dawlish Warren beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Dawlish Warren

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Portmellon beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Portmellon

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Long Rock beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Long Rock

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Summerleaze beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Summerleaze

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Doves Barn From £2,647 Suffolk Hideaways

Doves Barn

Needham Market Coastal Stay

Located in the village of Badley, this lovely 16th Century converted barn is ideal for a special family gathering or celebration. The barn sleeps 22 guests and there's plenty of...

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Abereiddy beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abereiddy

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Herne Bay beach, Kent Kent Excellent

Herne Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Hayling Beachlands Central beach, South East South East Excellent

Hayling Beachlands Central

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Poole Harbour Rockley Sands beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Poole Harbour Rockley Sands

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Kites Holt From £403 Rural Retreats

Kites Holt

Devon Coastal Stay

Perfect for a romantic retreat, drenched in history and charm, Kites Holt (part of Kites Cottage) is a 500 year old Grade II listed Medieval Hall House sitting within the centre...

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Ringstead Bay beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Ringstead Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Seaton (Cornwall) beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Seaton (Cornwall)

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Crinnis Beach beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Crinnis Beach

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Towan beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Towan

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dog Friendly Beaches

Are dogs allowed on UK beaches year-round?

While many UK beaches welcome dogs 365 days a year, others enforce seasonal restrictions between 1 May and 30 September. Always check local council signage and beach profiles for exact boundary zones.

How do I ensure sea swimming is safe for my dog?

Check live water quality ratings on SwimSafe UK to avoid sewage overflow risks, ensure your dog doesn't drink salt water, and provide fresh tap water to rinse coat and paws after swimming.

What facilities should I look for at a dog-friendly beach?

Look for beaches with dedicated waste bins, nearby parking with shade, dog-friendly seaside cafes, and gentle sloping sands with low rip current risks.

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